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Canoeing | Gorilla tracking | Cultural visits | Bird watching | Cooking lessons | Spa treatments
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Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is where Rwanda's mountain-gorilla treks start, in the Virunga volcanoes above Ruhengeri.
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Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking & Safaris
The highlight of a Volcanoes National Park safari is gorilla trekking but there's great birdlife, forest animals & dazzling butterflies too - find out more.
Trek volcanic slopes for unforgettable wildlife encounters
Straddling Uganda, the DRC and Rwanda are the Virunga Volcanoes Mountains, a dramatic, thickly forested range comprising six extinct and three active volcanoes. The Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan portion of the Virungas Volcanoes range and besides the wealth of extraordinary rainforest life it safeguards, the park protects 300 mountain gorillas – around half the world’s existing population – and is the scene for what is often described as Africa’s easiest gorilla trekking.
Why Journey into the kingdom of the silverbacks
Although gorilla safaris are the main reason people come to this 13 000 hectare park, an encounter with these highly endangered primates is not the only activity on offer. A Volcanoes National Park safari will take you into a forest packed with other creatures which include several types of monkey and some 180 bird species. Head out on guided nature walks or even a challenging hike to experience one of Central Africa’s most bio-diverse destinations.
It was in the Volcanoes National Park that conservationist Dian Fossey spent 20 years of her life studying gorillas, and it is largely thanks to her work that poaching was curtailed in time to save these creatures. The park was made famous by the international blockbuster ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ (1988), filmed on location and chronicling her life’s work.
Easily accessible from Rwanda’s capital Kigali, located only 80kms away, the Volcanoes National Park offers several comfortable lodges set in the foothills of the range. Gorilla trekking permits must be arranged before arrival, and potential trekkers should be aware not only of the rigours of hiking through mountainous rainforest but the strict conservation rules governing this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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What travellers most enjoyed about Volcanoes National Park
Cultural interactions
Gorilla trekking
Scenery
Walking safaris
Where to go
- The baseA lodge at the foot of the volcanoes. The name can change before anything is paid.
- The pairingKigali for the flight, Akagera if you want savannah as well, and Lake Kivu for a rest night. Do not steal the night before the trek for a long drive.
When to go
When to go
June to September and December to February are drier, and the permits go first. The forest makes its own weather in every month.
Travel advice
Before you travel
Boots you have walked in. The permit has an age rule. Ask a clinic about malaria and yellow fever. The lodge must match the trailhead.
Volcanoes National Park Tours & Safaris
If you’re looking for a tour or safari in Volcanoes National Park, look no further than our selection of Rwanda itineraries. Our Volcanoes National Park tours and safaris embrace a part of Rwanda that is well known for its mountain gorilla treks, either as a stand-alone experience or as part of a longer itinerary.
View our recommended tours below or click through to our Rwanda holiday finder for a full list of safaris in Rwanda.
Recommended Volcanoes National Park Tours & Safari Holidays
From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
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Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.
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From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
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Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.
Destinations visited
From KSh766,750 to KSh1,142,905 pps
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Stay in comfortable and stylish accommodation. Gorilla trekking to meet the endangered mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
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Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
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Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
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Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
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Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.
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From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
Click to save to your wishlistAdventurer Rwanda's Gorilla Tracking
5 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiativeHighlights
Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.
Destinations visited
Kigali Volcanoes National Park
From KSh928,215 to KSh1,360,515 pps
Highlights
Track rare mountain gorillas. Spectacular lake & volcano views.
Destinations visited
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From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
Click to save to your wishlistRwanda Gorilla Encounter
5 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiativeHighlights
Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.
Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda
From KSh1,452,685 to KSh1,992,735 pps
Highlights
Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.
Destinations visited
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From KSh766,750 to KSh1,142,905 pps
Click to save to your wishlistRwanda Gorilla, Community & Conservation Safari
6 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiativeHighlights
Stay in comfortable and stylish accommodation. Gorilla trekking to meet the endangered mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda
From KSh766,750 to KSh1,142,905 pps
Highlights
Stay in comfortable and stylish accommodation. Gorilla trekking to meet the endangered mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
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From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
Click to save to your wishlistRwanda's Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas
7 daysHighlights
Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park
From KSh1,234,265 to KSh1,823,645 pps
Highlights
Chimpanzee trekking in ancient rainforests. Soul-stirring encounters with gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
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From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
Click to save to your wishlistAffordable Rwanda Gorilla Trek
4 daysHighlights
Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Volcanoes National Park
From KSh585,490 to KSh608,855 pps
Highlights
Relaxing at a luxurious hotel in Kigali. Spend time with endangered gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Destinations visited
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Click to save to your wishlistUganda & Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari
14 daysHighlights
Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Destinations visited
Entebbe Kibale Forest Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Rwanda
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Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
Click to save to your wishlistEast Africa's Gorillas, Safari & Beach
14 days This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiativeHighlights
Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.
Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda Serengeti Tanzania Zanzibar
From KSh2,552,260 to KSh3,541,490 pps
Highlights
Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.
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Popular tours and safaris in Volcanoes National Park
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
From KSh585,578 to KSh608,950 pps
Affordable Rwanda Gorilla Trek
4 daysHighlights
A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit. Time on the water by boat or canoe.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park
From KSh928,356 to KSh1,360,723 pps
Adventurer Rwanda's Gorilla Tracking
5 daysHighlights
A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Volcanoes National Park
From KSh1,452,910 to KSh1,993,044 pps
Rwanda Gorilla Encounter
5 daysHighlights
A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Rwanda
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Rwanda Gorilla, Community & Conservation Safari
6 daysHighlights
A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit. Time on the water by boat or canoe.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Rwanda
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Rwanda's Nyungwe, Lake Kivu & Gorillas
7 daysHighlights
A guided forest walk to look for chimpanzees. A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park
From KSh2,199,490 to KSh2,787,665 pps
Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Gorilla & Rainforest Experience
7 daysHighlights
A guided forest walk to look for chimpanzees. A gorilla trek on the permit day. One trek uses one permit.
Destinations visited
Kigali | Nyungwe | Rwanda | Volcanoes National Park
From KSh1,421,748 to KSh2,474,750 pps
8-Day Luxury Tanzania & Rwanda
8 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Arusha | Rwanda | Serengeti | Tanzania | Volcanoes National Park
From KSh1,387,990 to KSh1,633,387 pps
10-Day Affordable Gorilla & Safari Adventure
10 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Kigali | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Rwanda | Samburu
Volcanoes National Park Accommodation
Accommodation in the Volcanoes National Park ranges from comfortable safari lodges to relaxed tented camps – enough to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for a gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda’s most rewarding park, our selection of Volcanoes National Park accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Rwanda holiday so much simpler.
View our recommended Volcanoes National Park hotels below or click through to our Rwanda holiday finder for a full list of accommodation in Rwanda.
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Volcanoes National Park stays
6 stays. The rate is per person sharing.
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From KSh2,199,490 to KSh3,831,578 pps
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, RwandaActivities travellers enjoyed
Canoeing | Game drives | Cultural visits | Sleep-out experience available | Rhino tracking | Bird watching
From KSh585,578 to KSh2,326,733 pps
The Bishop's House
Volcanoes National Park, RwandaActivities travellers enjoyed
Canoeing | Game drives | Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching | Private dining experience
From KSh928,356 to KSh1,889,172 pps
Virunga Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, RwandaActivities travellers enjoyed
Bird watching | Cultural visits | Gorilla tracking | Canoeing | Game drives | Conservation projects
From KSh1,452,910 to KSh3,247,298 pps
Wilderness Bisate
Volcanoes National Park, RwandaActivities travellers enjoyed
Canoeing | Night drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Cultural visits
From KSh2,347,507 to KSh2,552,654 pps
Wilderness Sabyinyo
Volcanoes National Park, RwandaActivities travellers enjoyed
Bird watching | Cultural visits | Gorilla tracking | Canoeing | Night drives | Game drives
Costs
The gorilla permit is the large line. A lodge night is the other. International flights into Kigali are extra.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.