Volcanoes national park Gorilla trekking safaris & Golden monkey tracking

Situated in the North West of Rwanda, Musanze district’s Volcanoes national park protects the steep slopes of the magnificent mountain range- home of Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas and a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems. Volcanoes National Park is named after the chain of dormant volcanoes making up the Virunga Massif: Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its verdant crater lake, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Volcanoes national park Gorilla trekking safaris & Golden monkey tracking packages

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes

The unique opportunity to see gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable. Encounters with gorillas as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed, with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up the mountain slopes to spend a precious and awe-in-spiring hour just a few feet away from the gentle creatures.

Golden Monkey Tracking in the Volcanoes

Another exciting experience in Volcanoes National Park is trekking to see the golden monkeys. With the golden coated fur that makes them strikingly beautiful, two golden monkey groups can be tracked- one on the slopes of Mt. Karisimbi and the other in the bamboo forest on Mt. Sabinyo. Tracking through the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the calls of 200 species of colorful birds and their chattering, is only one of the truly unique experiences in the area.

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Fund

This multi-acre, eco friendly facility adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park includes three main buildings- the research center, education center and conservation gallery- as well as housing for visiting students and researchers. The Ellen Campus is designed to serve as a gateway to conservation for the many stakeholders as well as visitors from around the world, helping to create the next generation of conservationists.

Musanze Caves

There are 52 caves in the Northern province with 15.2km of cave passages, most of which are developed from Cenozoic volcanic rocks. The Musanze Cave is 2km long and the most frequently visited. It dates back to 65 million years, where the lava flows contributed to the Albertine Rift valley. Musanze cave is part of the lava basaltic layers from the Bisoke and Sabinyo volcanoes. The site is formally protected and access is limited to guided tours, which last two and half hours.

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