Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking, Golden Monkeys and Dian Fossey Hike
The Rwandan home of the mountain gorillas, across the border from Mgahinga.
Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda protects part of the Virunga Mountains and is one of the places in the world where mountain gorillas can be trekked. Other activities include golden monkey tracking, hikes up Mount Bisoke and a trail to Dian Fossey's grave.
Compare it with Uganda's Mgahinga and Bwindi in Uganda vs Rwanda gorilla trekking. See also Dian Fossey and the 3-day Rwanda gorilla trek.
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At a glance
- Country: Rwanda
- Chain: Virunga Mountains
- Activities: Gorillas, golden monkeys, hikes
- From Kigali: About 2 to 3 hours
Activities
- Gorilla trekking.
- Golden monkey tracking.
- Mount Bisoke hike.
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