Location
Volcanoes National Park is located in the northern part of Rwanda, sharing the border line with Uganda’s Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable national parks, in the mountainous region that habours the famous mountain gorillas and the golden monkeys.
Quick Facts
- Area size is 160 sq km
- Established in 1925
- Famous for Mountain Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking
Activities
- Mountain Gorilla trekking
- Golden Monkey trekking
- Mountain hiking
- Hiking to Dian Fossey’s grave
- Bird watching
- Cultural tour
Summary
Volcanoes National Park is a premier destination in Rwanda and Africa at large. It is home to the touristic and highly visited gigantic apes. The park sits high in the northwestern highlands and everything that happens in the dense montane rain forests of the Volcanoes happens under the realm and watchful eyes of the mountain gorillas.
Starter Pack
- Gorilla Trekking permit
- Golden Monkey permit
- Earth tone safari attires
- A safari hat or cap
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- Torch
- Flipflops
- Hiking boots
- Raincoat/Jacket/Sweater
- A mosquito/bug repellent
Best Time To Visit
Volcanoes National Park is open all year round however the ideal time to visit is during the dry seasons, which typically fall from June to August and December to February. These months offer more stable weather conditions, making activities like golden monkey and gorilla trekking more comfortable and enjoyable.
Full Description
Volcanoes National Park was established in 1925 to protect the inhabitants of the highlands rainforests i.e. the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys whose existence then was at the mercy of poachers. Over the years the park has performed incredibly well in ensuring the survival and conservation of these once critically endangered species. Today the Volcanoes National Park is one of Africa’s most visited tourism destinations, gathering thousands of tourists to explore and witness the great apes in their natural habitat.
Volcanoes National Park sits high in the Virunga mountain ranges with five spectacular mountain peaks shaping the landscape i.e. Bisoke, Gahinga, Muhabura, Karisimbi and Sabinyo. These mountain ranges provide one of the most iconic sceneries across East Africa and any one willing to hike is guaranteed the most beautiful sights of their life time while experiencing Congo, Uganda and Rwanda from Mount Sabinyo peak.
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