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Volcanoes National Park Africa: Home to Gorillas in Rwanda

Africa Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is found in the Northwest of country and a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The park positioned in the heart of central Africa derives its name the dormant volcanoes.  Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique biological, ecological and cherished landscapes in Africa. Extending from Sea level to 4507m high, the park encompasses the summits of five of East Africa’s dormant volcanoes. These volcanoes include Mount Karisimbi, Mount Gahinga, Mount Sabinyo, Mount Muhabura and Mount Bisoke.

Volcanoes National Park AfricaApart from gorilla trekking being the major activity, there are also other many things to do or see at the Volcanoes National Park. These activities include golden monkey trekking, volcanoes hiking, nature walks plus exploring the Musanze Caves and community tours among others.

Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are grouped into 10 gorilla families that are available for trekking by visiting tourists. These groups include; Kwitonda group, Amahoro gorilla family, Bwenge group, Sabyinyo gorilla family and Hirwa gorilla family. The list of gorilla families in Rwanda also has Umubano gorilla family, Agashya, Igisha gorilla family, Titus family, Karisimbi group, Susa gorilla family, Ugenda group and Suza group.

Gorilla Trekking Permit for Rwanda

Gorilla permits to track mountain gorillas in Volcanoes gorilla park can be conveniently bought through one’s travel agents or local Rwanda or Uganda tour operators like Animal Safaris. On the other hand, one may directly contact Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and they will thoroughly give a guide on entire permit booking process. At the moment, a Rwanda gorilla permit costs USD 1500. And once its in one’s possession, that visitor is at liberty to access the park and enjoy the best gorilla trekking safaris and tours in Rwanda. A Rwanda gorilla permit allows its holder to trek and be with the endangered primates for one hour.

Accommodation in and around Volcanoes National Park

Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Dian Fossey grave site in Volcanoes National Park

Volcano hiking in Volcanoes National Park

Kwita Izina, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda

Musanze Cave exploration

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