VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Explore the gorillas at volcanoes National Park

Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face to face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains.

Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorilla’s are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke.

Distance from Kigali	Road Transfer	Helicopter Transfer
116 km	2 hrs - 30 min	28 min

Experiences

Highlights at Volcanoes National Park

GORILLA TREKKING

CANOEING

DIAN FOSSEY HIKE

HELICOPTER RIDES

GOLDEN MONKEY TREK

HIKING

CYCLING TOURS

MUSANZE CAVES

Hotels & Lodges

Stay at one of our recommended

luxury lodges & hotels

One & Only Gorillas Nest

Surrounded by swaying eucalyptus trees, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest awakens a wild spirit of adventure. A place that encourages you to gaze into the mirror through eye opening encounters with majestic mountain gorillas and experience the story of Rwanda.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

The Lodge is some 3 kilometers from the main entrance to the Volcanoes National Park in Northwest Rwanda near the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bisate lodge

Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership.

Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests.

Virunga Volcanoes Lodge

The magnificent Virunga Lodge, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2019, is the luxury gorilla experience in Rwanda and one of Africa’s finest and most renowned lodges. The lodge is perched high on a ridge with the finest views in Africa, overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east.

The iconic property has defined Rwandese Afro-chic since the lodge was built by Praveen Moman in 2004. The understated, timeless, hand-made style has been further refined to meet the needs of today’s luxury traveller during 2020.

Singita Kwitonda & Kataza

Set in Rwanda’s northwestern reaches, right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Singita Kwitonda Lodge’s unparalleled position puts life-changing gorilla-trekking experiences within easy reach.

In response to its exquisite location, each of the lodge’s eight luxurious suites features a private heated plunge pool, in- and outdoor fireplaces and large timber-framed windows that welcome the breathtaking scenery and volcano views inside. Elements like woven ceilings and hand-fired terracotta brickwork crafted by local artisans highlight the authentic East African appeal of this remarkable lodge.

Sample Itinerary

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TREKKING ADVENTURE

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Day 1

Arrival Kigali

Arrive in Kigali. Meet and greet assistance. You will hand over to and warmly welcomed by our Uber Luxe Safaris representative outside customs and immigration hall. You will be transferred to your city hotel. Tour briefing will be conducted at the lobby over a welcome drink.

Check in assistance, followed by a welcome dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight stay Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 2

Gorilla Trek Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast (6:00 am) at the lodge, you will proceed to the park headquarters in time for the Gorilla Trek briefing at 06:45 am. We will then transfer you to the start point of your guided walk that begins at 07:00 am. Here, your amazing adventure begins.

Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range. It is the home of the rare mountain gorilla and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp, and heath. The high point will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting, and raising their young.

After this memorable experience, you will return to the lodge for lunch and much needed rest.

Overnight stay at ONE&ONLY GORILLA’S NEST

Day 3

2nd Gorilla Trek Volcanoes National Park

Another beautiful early breakfast precedes the day, before heading to the park headquarters for the gorilla trek briefing at 06:45 am. We will then transfer you to the starting point of your guided walk, ready to begin this amazing adventure at 07:00 am. You will return to the lodge for lunch and much needed rest.

Overnight stay ONE&ONLY GORILLA’S NEST

Day 4

Transfer to Kigali

Today, you have an early breakfast and you will then be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight to Nairobi for your onward connecting flight in to Mara.

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