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Volcanoes National Park

In the heart of the mighty African continent is a distinctive, natural utopia shared by three countries: Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. Each nation has placed its part of this region under preservation by creating wilderness parks.

In Rwanda, this kaleidoscope of natural beauty is protected as Volcanoes National Park, or Parc National des Volcans, a 160-square-kilometer reserve that includes evergreen and bamboo forest, tropical rainforest and partial grasslands, valleys, serene lakes, craggy volcanoes, and farmed foothills. If you have the opportunity to trek through the park during your adventure vacation in Rwanda, you will see evidence of the strong volcanic activity in ages past, which left behind eight volcanic peaks, five of which lie within the borders of the country on the northwest.

The mountains, covered with lush forests, tower up to 15,000 feet and are inhabited by rare primates and other creatures, including more than 178 species of birds. The rainforests on their slopes are home to the endangered mountain gorillas, which often travel between the three countries in the quest for eatables.

Gorillas are known to feed mainly on soft bamboo shoots, wild celery, stinging nettles, and wild fruit. Like-minded tourists who hope to see these rare primates in their native habitat can explore this tranquil, Eden-like world by following the many trails that wind through Volcanoes Park. Each of the trails allows you to experience a different facet of the forest reserve. With a permit and the help of an expert tracker, hike to meet one of the famed gorilla families and spend time watching them as they forage for food or groom one another.

Our guests talk about the exhilaration of crouching close to these magnificent apes, which sometimes ignore human guests completely and, at other times, look at them with as much curiosity as the humans gazing back. The head of each family is typically an alpha male, called a silverback, who stands at a height of up to six feet. It is amazing to see how gentle these giants can be with the little babies that sometimes wander too far from the adults. Another of the fascinating primates found in the park is the elusive golden monkey. Pick the trail to the bamboo forests and you may be able to spot these beautiful arboreals.

As you wander through this Rwandan forest, you will feel like you have entered into a mystical, serene realm where the silence is broken only by the chattering of monkeys, calls of birds, chirping of insects, and rustling of the leaves. In some places the foliage is lit up by the brilliant colors of the birds, flowers, and butterflies flitting through the forest. Marvel at the diversity of flora or look out for smaller fauna like duikers, bushbuck, and other herbivores. Among the predators, you might chance to spot a rare hyena or two. You may choose to spend a part of your trip on treks to the pristine lakes of Karago, Ruhondo, and Burere, whose breathtaking beauty will leave you transfixed.

Of the five volcanic peaks in Rwanda, Mount Karisimbi, which stands at a lofty 4507 meters, is the tallest. Scaling this mountain rewards you with sweeping panoramas of the lush canopy of treetops. End your primate holiday in Rwanda with a pilgrimage to the grave of Dian Fossey, who dedicated her life to protecting the mountain gorillas of Rwanda before her untimely death here in 1985.

WHERE TO STAY IN VOLCANOES

Volcanoes has varied accommodations, from the forest luxuries of Bisate Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge to One &Only Gorilla’s Nest Lodge. The deluxe option is Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

The primary activity at Volcanoes Park is gorilla trekking. Other tours are golden monkey treks, Dian Fossey Grave Shrine and Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tours, Mount Karisimbi or Mount Bisoke hikes etc.

BEST TIME TO VISIT VOLCANOES

Many guests who visit Volcanoes National Park to experience gorilla primate trekking pick the drier months, since trails are less muddy and there is less likelihood of getting drenched by an impromptu shower.

GORILLA FAMILY GROUPS IN VOLCANOES

Should you plan a gorilla viewing expedition to Volcanoes National Park, you will learn that the park has ten resident gorilla families that are habituated to the presence of humans.

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