Volcanoes National Park, situated in northern Rwanda, derives its name from the Virunga Massif, a dormant volcanoes. These include Karisimbi, the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its lush Crater Lake, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura. The park, spanning 160 sqkm, was established within the Virunga Massif to safeguard endangered mountain gorillas from the threat of extinction due to poaching.

A visit to Volcanoes National Park offers a transformative experience, allowing travelers to come face-to-face with our wild relatives, the mountain gorillas, with whom we share 99% of our DNA. Beyond gorilla tracking, the park is also a habitat for golden monkeys, diverse bird species, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife, making it a comprehensive destination for a Rwanda safari. Exploring the rainforest’s intimate depths, alive with the calls of over 200 species of vibrant birds and the playful chatter of rare golden monkeys, is just one of this region’s unparalleled experiences.

These activities are among those included:

1. Gorilla trekking
2. Golden Monkeys trekking
3. Dian Fossey Tomb Visit
4. Nature walk
5. Bisoke hike
6. Kalisimbi hike
7. Muhabura hike
8. Gahinga hike
9. Buhanga Eco-park
10. Muhabura-Gahinga( Rwanda dawns on you at Gahinga – Muhabura trail)
11. Community visits: Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village Beyond Gorillas experience.