On the Rwandan flank of the Virunga Mountains lies one of the most storied gorilla destinations in the world. This is the forest where Dian Fossey lived and worked, where gorilla conservation found its voice, and where today you can trek to mountain gorillas in spectacular volcanic surroundings, all within easy reach of Kigali.
Volcanoes National Park combines world-class gorilla trekking with Rwanda’s reputation for polish and ease. The access is excellent, the lodges are among the finest in the region, and the scenery, a chain of green volcanoes rising from terraced farmland, is simply breathtaking. For travelers who value comfort and short transfer times, it’s hard to beat.
The park is home to several habituated mountain gorilla families, as well as troops of golden monkeys on the bamboo slopes.
This is the region’s most refined lodging scene, from warm, characterful guesthouses around Musanze to some of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges right at the park’s edge. Tell us your style and we’ll find the perfect fit.
One of Volcanoes’ biggest draws is its accessibility: it’s roughly a two to three hour drive from Kigali International Airport on good roads, near the town of Musanze. No internal flight needed. We arrange your transfers throughout.
Year-round trekking, with the drier months offering firmer trails.
