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Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo volcanoes at dusk, northern Rwanda
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Volcanoes National Park

Five volcanoes, bamboo forest and the world's most famous gorillas.

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In shortVolcanoes National Park in northwest Rwanda protects the Rwandan side of the Virunga Massif and is the country's centre for mountain gorilla trekking. It also offers golden monkey tracking, hikes up Bisoke and Karisimbi, and the walk to Dian Fossey's grave. The park headquarters at Kinigi is about 2.5 hours by road from Kigali.

About the park

Created in 1925 as Africa's first national park (initially as part of a larger reserve), Volcanoes National Park covers around 160 km² of forested volcanoes: Karisimbi (4,507 m), Bisoke (3,711 m), Muhabura (4,127 m), Gahinga (3,474 m) and Sabyinyo (3,669 m). The park is part of a transboundary conservation area with Uganda and the DRC.

Things to do

Where to stay

Lodges cluster around Kinigi, close to the park headquarters. See where to stay near Volcanoes.

Things to do in Volcanoes National Park

Close-up of a mountain gorilla's amber eyes in Volcanoes National Park, RwandaPrimates

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

One hour, eight people, a family of mountain gorillas. Nothing else on Earth feels like it.

Golden monkey in the bamboo forest of Volcanoes National Park, RwandaPrimates

Golden Monkey Tracking

Playful, acrobatic and found almost nowhere else on Earth.

Hiker celebrating at the crater lake on the summit of Mount Bisoke, RwandaHiking

Mount Bisoke Crater Lake Hike

A volcano with a lake in its summit.

The chain of Virunga volcano peaks seen from northern RwandaHiking

Mount Karisimbi Summit Trek

Rwanda's rooftop, at 4,507 metres.

The Virunga volcanoes rising above farmland at the edge of Volcanoes National Park, RwandaHiking

Dian Fossey Grave Hike

Walk to where gorilla conservation began.

Where to stay

Travellers in a lodge pool with a volcano view in northern RwandaLuxury

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Suites on stilts in a eucalyptus forest near the park edge, with a spa and fine dining.

  • Minutes from the Kinigi headquarters
  • Spa and heated pool
  • Ideal for honeymoons
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Mount Bisoke volcano under blue sky, Volcanoes National ParkLuxury

Bisate Lodge

Six forest villas set in the eroded cone of an extinct volcano, with views of Bisoke and Karisimbi and an active reforestation programme.

  • Views of three volcanoes
  • Reforestation guests can join
  • Exceptional guiding
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Muhabura and Gahinga volcanoes with a lenticular cloudLuxury

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Ultra-luxury suites bordering the park, with private plunge pools and views of the Virunga volcanoes.

  • Borders the national park
  • Private plunge pools
  • Conservation-led
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Tours visiting Volcanoes National Park

A silverback mountain gorilla in the forest1 day · Rwanda

1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of Volcanoes National Park, where expert trackers guide you through lush rainforest to an hour with a family of mountain gorillas. A transformative, once-in-a-lifetime day that also supports the conservation of these endangered giants.

GorillasDay tripBusiness add-on
From US$1,795 ppView trip
A silverback mountain gorilla sitting in dense green forest7 days · Rwanda

7-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Expedition

The adventure of a lifetime: from the golden savannahs of Akagera National Park, teeming with wildlife, to the mist-shrouded forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys, with Rwanda's culture and conservation story woven throughout.

GorillasWildlifeBig Five
From US$9,405 ppView trip
Golden monkey in the bamboo forest of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda4 days · Rwanda

4-Day Gorillas & Golden Monkeys Safari

Two primate encounters, one mountain range. Track gorillas one morning and the playful golden monkeys the next, then add Dian Fossey's research camp or the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

GorillasPrimatesHiking
From US$2,950 ppView trip
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