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Rwanda targets wealthy tourists with new gorilla permit fees

The decision by Rwanda to increase the price of gorilla trekking permits is likely to benefit its neighbours Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the world-famous mountain primates are also found.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has increased the fees for both local and international visitors effective from May 6, when the announcement was made.

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