Quick answerThe Dian Fossey hike leads to the site of Karisoke Research Center, founded by the American primatologist in 1967, and to her grave beside the graves of the gorillas she studied, including Digit. The walk takes about 4–5 hours return through bamboo and hagenia forest, and is a moving complement to a gorilla trek.
- Where
- Volcanoes National Park, between Karisimbi and Bisoke
- Duration
- 4–5 hours return
- Cost
- On request
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- Teenagers and adults
- Best time
- All year
Why go
Dian Fossey's work, made famous by Gorillas in the Mist, laid the foundations for today's conservation success. The hike combines forest scenery with a powerful story. Afterwards, consider visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Musanze, which tells the story of gorilla research today.
