Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas, and because of this, the park is the major attraction, with the highest number of lead visitors in the country. Visitors flock here to experience a face to face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorilla’s are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the Crater Lake on Mount Bisoke. Those who would love to hike, can as well as take on Mount Karisimbi, the tallest peak in Rwanda standing at an elevation of 4,507 m, which is hiked in two days with a night on the summit, though for the great hikers, they can manage to take it down it a day. Mount Humabura is also available for hiking, standing at an elevation of 4,127 m, which can be hiked in a day.
Besides, the gorilla trekking experience at Volcanoes National Park, golden monkey trekking experience is as well one most the most participated activity in the park. Most tourists trekking the gorillas end up trekking the golden monkeys as well. The shy monkeys are so interesting to watch.
Day trips to volcanoes National Park, for any of the above mentioned activities is very possible, including gorilla trekking, as the park is just 2 hours from Kigali.
All the park activities at Volcanoes National Park start in the early morning with briefing being done at the park headquarters at Kinigi.
You can as well combine a visit to Volcanoes’ National Park with other parks in Rwanda as Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park.
Those who wish to relax after their gorilla trekking, drive to Gisenyi, which is just an hour and half away, and explore Lake Kivu. A boat ride on Lake Kivu is so rewarding, a great way to spend a day at leisure.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is just 3 hours away from Volcanoes National Park, as well Mgahinga National Park, which is just 1 and half hours away, for those who would wish to do a double gorilla trekking, with a visit to both parks. Rwanda Uganda combined safaris, is one of the best way to explore these two parks, for the primate lovers.
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