Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans)
The Sanctuary of Dian Fossey — Luxury Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
About Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans)
Volcanoes National Park protects the steep, bamboo-blanketed slopes of five magnificent Virunga volcanoes (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo) in northwestern Rwanda. Revered as the historic base of pioneering primatologist Dian Fossey, Volcanoes NP is the epicenter of ultra-luxury African gorilla trekking, featuring prestigious lodges like Singita Kwitonda, Bisate Lodge, and One&Only Gorillas Nest.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans) boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
June to September and December to February for driest hiking paths.
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Gorilla Permit: $1,500 USD per person. Golden Monkey permit: $100 USD.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Luxury Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Golden Monkey Tracking
- Hike to Dian Fossey’s Grave & Karisoke Research Center
- Mount Bisoke Crater Lake Summit Hike (3,711m)
- Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo Canoeing
Featured Rwanda Safari Packages
4 Days / 3 Nights4-Day Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Retreat
- • Helicopter transfer from Kigali
- • RDB Mountain Gorilla Permit
- • Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions — Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans)
Rwanda offers shorter transfer times from Kigali Airport (2.5 hours vs 8 hours from Entebbe) and world-renowned ultra-luxury lodges, while Uganda offers permits at $800 USD vs Rwanda’s $1,500 USD.
