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Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Northwestern Rwanda Best Time: Year-round, best June-September

About This Destination

Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda's premier destination for mountain gorilla trekking. Located in the Virunga Mountains in northwestern Rwanda, the park protects five of the eight Virunga volcanoes. It was the base for Dian Fossey's groundbreaking gorilla research and is home to about one-third of the world's mountain gorillas. The park also offers golden monkey tracking, volcano hiking to the summit of Mount Bisoke, and visits to Dian Fossey's former research camp.

Experiences

Things to Do

Gorilla Trekking

Track mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanic mountains. An intimate and unforgettable encounter.

Golden Monkey Tracking

Track the endangered golden monkeys found only in the Virunga mountains.

Volcano Hiking

Hike to the summit of Mount Bisoke (3,711m) with its stunning crater lake.

Rwanda's premier gorilla trekking destination

Quick Info
  • Country Rwanda
  • Location Northwestern Rwanda
  • Best Time Year-round, best June-September
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