Bird watching in Volcanoes national park.
Volcanoes National Park, which borders the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, is situated in Musanze village in the northwest of Rwanda.
This is where one may go bird watching. In addition to species including forest elephants, buffaloes, duikers, gigantic forest hogs, and bushbucks, Volcanoes National Park is well-known for being home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The five Virunga volcanoes—Mt. Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Muhabura—are also located in Volcanoes National Park.
More than 200 bird species have been identified in Volcanoes National Park, including migratory birds, afrotropical highlands biomes, and 17 of the 25 Albertine Rift endemics. Lagden’s Bush-shrike, African Green Broadbill, Kivu Ground Thrush, Ruwenzori Batis, Black Cuckoo, Archers Robin Chat, Ruwenzori Turaco, Red Chested Sunbird, Strange Weaver, White Collared Silverback, Crested Barbet, and other bird species can all be seen while bird watching in Volcanoes National Park with the help of an experienced bird guide.
African Goshawk, Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird, Grey-headed Bush Shrike, The Lesser Honey Guide Among them are the following: Doherty’s Bush Shrike, Palm Nut Vulture, Dusky Turtle Dove, Blue-spotted Wood Dove, Bateleur, African Long-eared Owl, Baglafecht Weaver, Grey-backed Fiscal, Bronzy Sunbird, Brown-backed Honey Bird, Grauers Rush Warbler, Handsome Francolin, Red Faced Woodland Warbler, Dusky Crimson-wing, Collared Apalis, Nirana Trogon, Scarlet-tufted Malachite Sunbird, and Nirana Trogon.
Volcanoes National Park bird watching Archers Best moment for Robin Chat
The best time to go bird watching in Volcanoes National Park is during the dry season, which runs from June to August and December to February. This is because the park receives less rainfall during this time, making the trails dry and accessible and allowing birdwatchers to see a variety of colorful bird species.
Because there is an abundance of food for birds during the rainy season, which runs from March to May and October to November, and because most birds breed during this time, birdwatchers can also observe a variety of bird species and migratory birds from November to April in Volcanoes National Park.
Things to bring to Volcanoes National Park for your bird viewing expedition
A field guide book, binoculars, insect repellent, long sleeves and trousers, hiking shoes, a camera and extra batteries, a light rain jacket, energy snacks and drinking water, a waterproof backpack, and a wide-brimmed hat are some of the things you should bring on a biding safari in Volcanoes National Park.
Where to stay in Volcanoes National Park while on a birdwatching expedition
During your Rwanda bird viewing safari, you can stay at a variety of lodging options in Volcanoes National Park. Amakoro Songa Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, Hotel Muhabura, Virunga Inn and Resort, Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Garr Hotel, Villa Gorilla, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge,
Garden Place Hotel, Virunga Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorillas Nest Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Kataza House, My Hill Eco Lodge, Rrugano Virunga Palace, One and Only Gorillas Nest Lodge, Le Palme Hotel, Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco lodge, Best View Hotel, Faraja Hotel, Gorilla Solution Lodge, and Fravan Eco Resort are just a few of the lodging options available.
Accessing Volcanoes National Park
The northwest region of Rwanda is home to Volcanoes National Park, which is reachable via road transportation. Travelers will fly into Kigali International Airport and then take a 4WD safari vehicle for around two to three hours to reach the park headquarters.
Additional things to do in Volcanoes National Park
In addition to bird watching, Volcanoes National Park offers other fascinating activities for visitors to enjoy, such as visiting the twin lakes of Lake Ruhondo and Bulera, hiking the Musanze caves, hiking the Dian Fossey tomb, mountain climbing where you can hike Mount Karisimbi or Mount Bisoke, Ibyiwacu cultural tour where you can interact with the locals, guided nature walks, and Rwanda Gorilla trekking, where you can spend an hour with the mountain gorillas.
To schedule a birding safari package with us, visit our website or get in touch with All In Africa Safaris for more information on bird watching in Volcanoes National Park.
