Volcanoes National Park

‘A total of nine volcanoes lie in the Virunga Mountains, surrounded by dense evergreen forests and bamboo, a safe sanctuary for the threatened mountain gorillas’

Home to half the world’s remaining population of highly endangered mountain gorillas.
Encounter other primates here such as the Colobus monkeys and golden monkeys.
Trek the jungle to visit Dr. Diane Fossey’s grave. She became well-known through her incredible work as a primatologist in this region and even more so when the movie ‘Gorilla’s in the Mist’ was released after her death.
Trek up to the dormant volcanoes and explore the volcanic lakes where the local fishermen spend their days.

Need to know

of the Volcanoes National Park region

best time to visit

June through September during the drier months, when gorilla trekking is easier with less mud and vegetation. This allows for optimal gorilla encounters Or mid-December to February during the second dry season of the year.

Activities to do

Golden monkey trekking
Gorilla trekking
Visit to Diane Fossey’s memorial
Volcano hikes
Cultural interactions

Currency

The Rwandan Franc

Favourite dishes

A popular Rwandan dinner specialty is a delicious grilled tilapia, ‘the big fish’, famous through the country.

Volcanoes National Park

‘A total of nine volcanoes lie in the Virunga Mountains, surrounded by dense evergreen forests and bamboo, a safe sanctuary for the threatened mountain gorillas’

Highlights:

Need to know

of the Volcanoes National Park region

best time to visit

Activities to do

Currency

Favourite dishes

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