Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
The esteemed primatologist Dian Fossey wrote: “In the middle of Central Africa you tremble much more than you sweat.” They are massive, ancient volcanoes, almost 15000 meters tall and almost obscured by the lush, green forest of the Virunga massive.
Volcanoes national park, is situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the park is a home of the endangered mountain Gorillas and rich mosaic of montane ecosystems which consists of every green bamboo forest, open grasslands among others which has facilitated the survival of the giant Apes living in the forest.
Volcanoes national park, was named for its extinct volcano chain, Karisimbi – 45500 meters tallest, Bisoke, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura which is the most powerful volcano of the Virunga mountain range. Mountain gorilla trekking, is carries in the rain tropical forest in volcanoes national park in Rwanda the forest has offered one of the fascinating safari experiences for the travellers visiting the park. besides the gorilla, the parks offer an opportunity for golden monkey trekking which is also one of the unique experiences you ought not to miss when you visit the volcanoes national park. the forest, is also a habitat of over 200 species of colourful birds which offers one best safari experience for the bird lovers. Within the boundaries of the volcanoes national park, you will discover the Buhanga Eco park which an ancient forest housing Rwanda’s most interesting areas, the Musanze caves and the intriguing Folklore, which existed 62 million years ago after the last volcanic eruption.
Besides gorilla trekking and golden monkeys, volcanoes national park, also offers other activities that may be of interest to the visitors including; Hiking, Canoeing, Mountain biking as well as the cultural visits to the nearby villages.
