Volcanoes National Park protects the Rwandan side of the Virunga volcanoes, home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. It is where Dian Fossey carried out her famous gorilla research.
Because it is only 2 to 3 hours from Kigali, it is the easiest place in Africa to trek to mountain gorillas.
What you'll do in Volcanoes National Park
- Gorilla trekking with a habituated family
- Golden monkey tracking
- Hike to Dian Fossey's grave and research site
- Climb Mount Bisoke to its crater lake
- Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo
What to expect
- A trek of 1 to 5 hours or more on steep, muddy ground
- One hour with the gorillas
- Premium-priced permits, limited each day
- Lodges from comfortable to very luxurious
