Things to do in Volcanoes national park Rwanda.
Activities in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park Volcanoes National Park is situated in Musanze town in the country’s northwest and shares a border with the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is well-known for its endangered mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, forest elephants, buffaloes, duikers, bush pigs, and several bird species, including endemics of the Albertine Rift.
Five of the eight Virunga volcanic mountains—Mt. Karisimbi, Mount Bisoke, Mount Muhabura, Mount Gahinga, and Mount Sabyinyo—are located within the national park. During your safari in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, you can partake in a variety of fascinating activities.
Activities in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking
The primary activity of Volcanoes National Park is gorilla trekking, which entails entering the tropical jungle to look for habituated mountain gorillas and spending an hour with them in their natural habitat. In Volcanoes National Park, gorilla trekking begins with a briefing at the park headquarters very early in the morning.
Following the briefing, you will begin your jungle trek accompanied by a knowledgeable park guide who is familiar with the gorilla trekking routes. Because mountain gorillas prefer to roam around in search of food, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park can take anything from thirty minutes to six hours, depending on the gorillas’ location.
You will be able to see several bird species, animals, and other primate species while walking. After the gorillas are located, you will get the chance to spend an hour with them in their natural environment, where you can observe how they feed, nurse, and groom their young, among other everyday tasks, and learn more about their routines and behaviors.
Golden monkey trekking
In Volcanoes National Park, golden monkey trekking is an exciting and vigorous activity that begins with a briefing at the park headquarters early in the morning. Because golden monkeys are energetic primates who travel from place to place in pursuit of food, trekking with them can take anything from thirty minutes to four hours, depending on the region.
Trekking involves following trails made of leftover bamboo shoots, leaves, and fruits. Once you’ve found the golden monkeys, you’ll be able to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, where you can watch them jump up tree branches, feed, play, take pictures, and capture stunning images.
Observing birds
The national park of volcanoes More than 200 bird species can be found in Rwanda, including migratory, woodland, and Albertine Rift unique species, making it one of the country’s most significant birding destinations.
The nirana trogon, grey-headed bushshrike, crested barbet, African goshawk, palm nut vulture, Ruwenzori turaco, strange weaver, Rwenzori double collared sunbird, handsome francolin, archers ground robin, red-faced woodland warbler, and African green broadbill are just a few of the species you will be able to see while bird watching with the assistance of an experienced guide.
Hiking a volcano
National Park of Volcanoes Five Virunga volcanoes can be found in Rwanda: Mount Karisimbi, which rises 4,507 meters above sea level; Mount Bisoke, which rises 3,711 meters; Mount Muhabura, which rises 4,127 meters; Mount Sabyinyo, which rises 3,669 meters; and Mount Gahinga, which rises 3,473 meters.
You will see many monkey species, birds, and plants while mountain climbing, as well as traverse through several vegetation zones and take in breathtaking vistas of the Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Nyiragongo, among other places.
Cultural excursion
The cultural tour is a fascinating activity in Volcanoes National Park that allows visitors to engage with the locals in nearby settlements.
You will visit the Ibyi’wacu cultural village as part of the cultural trip, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the customs and traditions of the locals, sample their cuisine, discover how beer is created from bananas, hear their age-old tales, and take in their traditional entertainment, among other things.
The ideal time to explore Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
The greatest time to visit Volcanoes National area is during the dry season, which runs from June to February. However, you can visit the area at any time of year. Because there is less rainfall in the park during the dry season, the hiking and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and accessible.
The national park of volcanoes The greatest time to visit Rwanda is during the wet/rainy season, which runs from March to May and November. During this period, birdwatchers can see migratory and colorful bird species.
Accommodations in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
There are several lodging options in Volcanoes National Park where you can spend your safari. Ruzizi Tented Camp, Karenge Bush Camp, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Gorillas’ Nest Lodge, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Hotel Muhabura, Gorilla Solution Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel, Garr Hotel, Le Bamboo Gorilla Village, Le Palme Hotel, Villa Gorilla, Kinigi Guesthouse, Garden Place Hotel, Best View Hotel, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Lodge, and more are among the affordable, midrange, and luxury lodging options.
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