Volcanoes National Park
The home of Rwanda's mountain gorillas
Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda and named for the chain of dormant volcanoes that make up the Virunga Massif (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura), Volcanoes National Park is home to endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys and more than 200 bird species.
The park also offers scenic hiking trails – look out for the tomb dedicated to primatologist Dian Fossey – canoeing and mountain biking.
Gorilla trekking
Where to see mountain gorillas in the wild
Before Sir David Attenborough’s landmark TV programme, Life On Earth, gorillas were seen largely in a negative light, based on King Kong and cheap B-movie monsters. At one point, a survey of the world’s most feared animals featured gorillas alongside sharks and spiders. Seeing this popular TV personality interacting with friendly gorillas changed all that...read more
Volcanoes National Park Tours
Best Of Uganda Game Viewing Safari
12 daysFrom $5,450| East Africa, Africa | |
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Uganda and Rwanda Scheduled Safari
8 days exploring the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda
8 daysFrom $4,245| East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, History, Solo Travel |
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking
Tracking gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
3 daysFrom $2,600| East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
8 Days Epic Rwanda Safari Adventure
Explore Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park
8 daysFrom $4,300| East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
6 Days Rwanda Discovery
Explore Akagera and Volcanoes National Park
6 daysFrom $4,150| East Africa, Africa | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
4 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Safari
Gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park
4 daysFrom $3,000| East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks |
Volcanoes National Park Travel Companies
Tailormade Africa
Luxury safaris experts
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |
Governors' Camp Collection
Luxury Safari holidays in East Africa
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism |
Red Rocks Initiative
Community-lead conservation & tourism in Rwanda
| Volcanoes National Park | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Responsible Travel, Volunteering, Conservation, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |
Wild Frontiers
Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
| East Africa, Southern Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel |
Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris
Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
| East Africa, Central Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |
Pamoja Safaris
Supporting the community through tours and travel
| East Africa, Central Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Responsible Travel, Conservation, Community-led Tourism, Solo Travel |
Natural World Kenya Safaris
The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Family, Adventure, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel, Budget |
Take Me To Africa
Experts in small group travel to Africa
| East Africa, Southern Africa | |
| Small group tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
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