Rwanda · Destination
Volcanoes National Park
Dian Fossey's mountain sanctuary
About this destination
Five volcanoes, twelve habituated gorilla families, and the world's most polished gorilla trek.
Volcanoes — known locally as Parc National des Volcans — protects the Rwandan slopes of the Virunga Massif. Trekking here is short by Bwindi standards and famously well-organised: smaller, healthier groups, well-maintained trails, and luxury lodges within sight of the cones.
Twelve habituated families are tracked daily. The Dian Fossey Karisoke research site sits high on Mt Bisoke, reachable on a moving half-day hike.
Add golden monkey tracking in the bamboo zone, summit Mt Bisoke for its crater lake, or visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
4 packages visit this destination
Packages featuring Volcanoes National Park
14 Days
Cross-Border Safari
14 Days Combined Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda & Tanzania Wildlife and Gorilla Safari
4 Days
Primate Trekking
4 Days Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi & Volcanoes National Park
5 Days
Primate Trekking
5 Days Rwanda gorilla tracking and Masai mara safari
6 Days
Primate Trekking
6 Days Serengeti and Rwanda Gorilla tracking
Where to Stay
Hand-picked lodges in Rwanda
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Kigali Serena Hotel
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