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Parc National des Volcans is an untamed and timeless area with ancient volcanoes, swathed in rich, green rainforest, their steep slopes providing habitat for the rare mountain gorillas.

It is largely thanks to Dian Fossey that the poaching of gorilla has been greatly reduced; the release of the film ‘Gorillas in the Mist,’ three years after her untimely death brought her work to a worldwide audience, and the subsequent growth in tourism has also helped to raise local awareness. The Parc National des Volcan hosts over 76 mammal species and over half the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Here you can enjoy trekking through the rainforest in search of these wonderful creatures - an exhilarating and memorable experience.

The forest is alive with the calls of colourful birds and chatterings of the rare golden monkey, and every so often there are tantalising glimpses of the magnificent peaks of the Virunga range through the forest canopy.

The range of activities available in the park (other than gorilla tracking for those with permits) includes nature walks, climbing Visoke volcano, trekking to the Karisoke Research Centre, visiting local communities or watching habituated golden monkeys.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: black-fronted duiker, Cape buffalo, golden monkey, mountain gorilla, spotted hyena
  • Where: South west Rwanda, Rwanda

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Classic Africa Explorer

This 37-day comprehensive itinerary, which visits no less than seven countries, delivers the ultimate African safari experience and a wealth of contrasts. Travel to some of Africa’s best National Parks and stay in a range of classic lodges, hotels and tented camps on this wildlife trip of a lifetime. Find out more about Classic Africa Explorer

  • Price (inc. flights): 37 days from £16,495
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Gorillas & Chimps

Take a unique primate safari, gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans and Bwindi National Park in Uganda, as well as tracking the equally fascinating chimpanzee in Uganda’s Kibale Forest. Observing these magnificent apes in their natural habitat is a wildlife experience of a lifetime. Find out more about Gorillas & Chimps

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £7,595
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Gorillas in Rwanda

This five night trip offers you the privileged experience of tracking a family of mountain gorillas in the dense cloud forests of Rwanda's Parc National des Volcans. This is a unique opportunity to interact with these charismatic creatures in their natural habitat, and a magical experience that won't be forgotten. Find out more about Gorillas in Rwanda

  • Price (inc. flights): 6 days from £5,595
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Suggested accommodation options are shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Virunga Lodge

This eco-lodge stands on a stunning remote hillside, and is undoubtedly one of the best places in the area to stay. It has ten stone bandas (cottages), each with en suite bathroom and private terrace affording breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes or the shimmering Lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. Find Out More about Virunga Lodge