Volcanoes National Park

Description

Volcanoes National Park is named after the chain of dormant volcanoes making up the Virunga Massif: Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its verdant Crater Lake, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Spanning a 160 sqkm area in the northern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes national park is part of the Virunga massif which was gazetted to protect the Mountain gorillas that were facing the threat of extinction as a result of poaching.

Volcanoes National Park is a purely life-changing experience that rewards travelers with a close encounter with our wild cousins, the endangered mountain gorillas with whom we share 99% of our DNA.

Volcanoes National Park is home to golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects among other creatures which together make a complete Rwanda safari package.

Tracking endangered mountain gorillas through the mysterious intimacy of the rain forest, alive with the calls of 200 species of colorful birds and the chattering of the rare golden monkey, is only one of the truly unique experiences in the area.