A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Venture deep into the rainforest in search of a habituated group of magnificent mountain gorillas.
6 days, from £4,575 to £7,300
Trek through the dense foliage of Volcanoes National Park with an expert guide, in search of some of our closest cousins, mountain gorillas
12 days, from £4,930 to £7,870
Trek to find a troop of habituated chimps
11 days, from £6,495 to £10,370
Get to grips with Rwanda's troubled history on a guided tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial
9 days, from £8,765 to £13,990
Get off the beaten track and travel to Akagera National Park for big game safaris and sunset lake cruises
14 days, from £10,120 to £16,160
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Practical guide
Travel Advice & Information
As one of only three places in the world to see endangered mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park holidays are a truly special once-in-a-lifetime experience. According to the most recent census, only around 1,063 mountain gorillas remain in the wild, with more than half found in the Virunga Mountains. The volcanic range runs along the border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park – thought to be the oldest national park on the continent – encompasses five of the eight volcanoes within the range. The park contains a vast variety of other landscapes, such as bamboo and evergreen forests, grassland and swamps, along with the dramatic volcanic terrain and striking mountain backdrops.
As well as mountain gorillas, the park is also home to rare and endangered Golden Monkeys, which can be seen swinging from tree to tree in the dense forest canopy overhead. Located where the great East African rift meets the Virunga volcano region and with Lake Kivu nearby, a variety of birds flock to the area, and more than 200 species call the park home. While gorilla trekking will likely form the centrepiece of your stay, Volcanoes National Park holidays can also include birding safaris, visits to Kigali – Rwanda’s historic capital – and a tour of the Karisoke Research Centre, established by researcher and conservationist Dian Fossey.
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