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.
Signature Packages
Packages featuring Volcanoes National Park
Where to Stay
Hand-picked lodges in Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
Singita Kwitonda Lodge — Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Wilderness Bisate Lodge
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