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Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

About Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to approximately half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Trekking through misty bamboo forests to spend an hour with a gorilla family is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on the planet. Combine with Tanzania for a classic East Africa bucket-list trip.

Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla trekking — half the world's population
  • Golden monkey trekking
  • Volcanoes and crater lakes hikes
  • Dian Fossey Research Center visit
  • Conservation success story

Wildlife You May See

Mountain GorillaGolden MonkeyBuffaloElephantBlack-fronted Duiker

Key Facts

Park Size
160 km²
From Arusha
450 km (via Kigali)
Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec, Jan, Feb

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Lake Kivu
The Emerald Lake on the Congo Border

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