Volcanoes National Park

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Volcanoes

In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat,” wrote the eminent primatologist Dian Fossey, “are great, old volcanoes towering almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest – the Virungas. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range – home of the endangered mountain gorilla and a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp, and heath.

Volcanoes National Park is named after the chain of dormant volcanoes making up the Virunga Massif: Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its verdant Crater Lake, Sabinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura. Tracking endangered mountain gorillas through the mysterious intimacy of the rain forest, alive with the calls of 200 species of colorful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, is only one of the truly unique experiences in the area.

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  • Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and village experiences offer something for everyone to enjoy.
  • With around 10 habituated gorilla groups of up to 33 members, the park offers the opportunity for rewarding sightings.
  • Spotting golden monkeys, buffaloes, and elephants and listening to the calls of some of the 178 bird species while tracking mountain gorillas.
  • The Volcanoes National Park protects the Rwandan section of the Virunga Mountains.
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