This amazing park is situated in the far north west of Rwanda. It is home of the rare mountain gorillas; looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of these gentle giants is surely the most exciting and poignant wild life encounter that Africa has to offer.

It is also home to other species of primates like the golden monkeys, the evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, heath and swamps. It covers 5 peaks of dormant volcanoes; Karisimbi (4507m), Muhabura (4127m), Bisoke (3711m), Sabyinyo (3634m) and Gahinga (3474m). Some of these volcanoes are hiked, you could enjoy the nice view of the crater lakes found at their peaks. Closer to the park are the ‘twin lakes’ Burera and Ruhondo. These offer a magic view to those who may take a scenic drive all around them.

Location

In the Virunga mountains, North West of Rwanda

What to do

• Half day mountain gorilla tracking(including a guaranteed 1 hour with the great apes) - Please note that children below 15 years are not allowed to trek the gorillas
• Golden monkey tracking
• 1 day hiking and mountain climbing (Mt.Bisoke-3711m)
• 2 days hiking and mountain climbing(Mt.Karisimbi-4507m)
• A visit to the tomb of the legendary Dian Fossey, ‘Gorillas in the mist’
• A visit to the Karisoke research centre(Dian Fossey foundation)
• Nature walk(Volcano flora and fauna)

NB: All activities are offered in cooperation with the ORTPN park authorities and tours will be accompanied and guided by park staff and guards.

What you may need

• Camera and film
• Drinking water
• Good hiking shoes
• Light luggage
• A rain coat, hat and gloves

Where to stay

• Mountain Gorillas Nest
• Kivu Sun Hotel at Gisenyi near Lake Kivu
• Bethanie Guest House at Kibuye
• Virunga mountain lodge(Overlooking the twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo)
• Hotel Muhabura