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    Luxury Safaris in Volcanoes
    National Park made for you

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Volcanoes National Park with a private journey designed just for you
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    Mountain Gorrilas

    See critically endangered gorillas protected in the wild

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    Wildlife Trekking

    Adventure on foot to find Rwanda’s mighty primates

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    Pioneering Conservation

    Trek to Dian Fossey’s original scientific base

    The misty emerald sanctuary of the rare mountain gorilla

    Tucked into the far north-west corner of the country, Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans) is one of the few remaining havens of the mountain gorilla, with its landscape’s gentler slopes and more open bush allowing for some of the most effortless tracking and observation of these animals than other parks.

    Home to five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga mountains massif and with hills richly blanketed with rainforest, bamboo forests as well as open grassland, swamps, marshes and small lakes – this is also a prolific sanctuary for the likes of the golden monkey, bushbuck, spotted hyena and prolific birdlife. There are 10 habituated gorilla groups in Rwanda, all within this national park.

    You may also have heard of this park thanks to the famous American primatologist Dian Fossey who based most of her research here, founding a centre to bring worldwide attention to the gorillas’ endangered status and possible extinction by poachers (made later into the film “Gorillas in the Mist”).

    All our guided treks to track gorillas and golden monkeys are led by expert naturalist guides and always in a conscientious way for minimal impact on the lives and habitat of these creatures. There is a maximum of eight tracking permits per day allowed in the park.

    Highlights

    Track gorillas and golden monkeys with expert naturalist guides

    Visit the twin crater lakes Bulera and Ruhondo

    Spot prolific wildlife including bushbuck, spotted hyena and prolific birdlife

    Luxury accommodation in Volcanoes National Park

    There are many incredible places to stay in Volcanoes National Park. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

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    Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

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    Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Volcanoes National Park tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go

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    Akagera National Park

    A true survivor, Akagera National Park was near the brink of disappearing but is now a thriving safari destination. A massive protected wetland area where you can safari in jeeps or on boats looking for the big five.

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    Kigali

    A buzzing city hub that’s going from strength to strength. Sombre monuments of Rwanda’s past are scattered across Kigali, a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and reconciliation.

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    Nyungwe National Park

    In the pristine forests of Nyungwe Forest National Park, on a canopy walkway, come face to face with chimpanzees, Mangabeys, Angolan colobus monkeys plus countless other animals and birds.

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    When to visit

    All year round. Please bear in mind that the altitude of the park can range from 2,500m-3,000m (8,200-9,800ft), so a good level of fitness is required for tracking.

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    Rainy season

    March - May

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    Gorilla trekking

    December - February and June. - September

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    National parks

    June - September

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    Plan your trip to Volcanoes National Park

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Volcanoes National Park, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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