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Randonnée des gorilles
The best incredible experience you can have is having a gorilla trekking experience
Parc National des Volcans : sur le territoire des gorilles de montagne
Soyez témoin du monde
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Jun-Sept
Séjour minimum
3-4 days
Principales observations
Mountain goriilas, Bisoke crater lake &Golden Monkey
Distance de la capitale
329 Km2
Emplacement
Musanze, Burera, Nyabihu & Rubavu
Idéal pour
Family, Couples & Friends
Parc National des Volcans : sur le territoire des gorilles de montagne
Within the heart of the cleanest country, Rwanda, there lies a wonderland where nature’s spectacle encounters untamed beauty, and this is none other than the remarkable Volcanoes National Park, the biggest in the country, with the most interesting tourist attractions. C'est un point de repère where the earth’s blazing heart beats underneath the surface; this natural sanctuary of ancient forests and mist-covered mountains holds a deep significance that surpasses the boundaries of geography.
Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s largest national park and a natural wonder in the northwestern region of Rwanda, spanning over 160 km2 of rainforest and encompassing 5 of the 8 volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, which include Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo. The park borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Parc national des gorilles de Mgahinga in Uganda. This place was the base for the primatologist Diane Fossey situé.
Deep within the boundaries of this awe-inspiring natural realm, the endangered and magnificent natural wonder unfolds – the mountain gorillas. These are the most visited primates in the area, attracting visitors from different regions, both local and International tourists. These fascinating gentle giants of the primate kingdom inhabit the dense vegetation because they feed on vegetation
Where their families, led by a gorille à dos argenté and bound by complex social bonds, roam the dense forests with grace in their massive presence. Witnessing these magnificent gentle giants in their natural habitat is an experience that surpasses the usual, a raw connection between human and wild creatures leaving an everlasting mark on the soul and mind.
Not only do the mountain gorillas call this sanctuary home, but a harmony of life also plays out across the vast volcanic slopes. In this same area, you encounter the rare Golden monkeys as they swing gracefully through the branches, and their colourful coats display like rays of sunshine among the rich green hues, where exotic birds weave patterns across the sky, and their songs harmonize with the whispering leaves.
Activités Safari Volcans
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Faune dans le parc national des volcans
Flore
Volcanoes National Park is an exceptional wonderland with diverse wildlife. Primates are found in highland altitudes, and other wildlife can be found in lowland areas. Volcanoes National Park is covered by 30% of a bamboo forest spanning over 2500m to 3200m above the sea level. Bamboo trees contain hollow and woody stems, which form the main diet for the endangered mountain gorillas and other animals in the park. Other vegetation in the park includes grasslands, ferns, lichens, giant lobelia, Hagenia-hypericum, swamps, thickets, shrubs, and meadows, among others. This is the variety of vegetation facilitates animals and birds in the park in terms of food and habitation.
Gorille de montagne
Le Gorilles de montagne en voie de disparition are the top attraction in the park. Numerous visitors from all parts of the world come to trek these gentle primate species. Volcanoes National Park harbors about 340 mountain gorilla individuals in 10 habituated families available for trekking. A gorilla permit costs USD 1,500 in Rwanda. Habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park include Titus family, Kwitonda family, Susa group, Karisimbi family, Amahoro family, Umubano family, Sabyinyo family, Agashya family, Hirwa family, and Ugenda family.
Un gorille à dos argenté dans les volcans
Singes dorés
Apart from mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is home to the rare singes dorés. Golden monkeys are at a low cost of USD 100 compared to gorillas, which is an added privilege for visitors. Golden monkeys are a primate species with golden fur on their back. Golden monkeys spend most of their time up in the trees and are entirely vegetarian, feeding on vegetation, fruits, and shoots.
Un singe doré
Autre faune
Autre faune in Volcanoes National Park includes the forest elephants, buffaloes, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, bush pigs, spotted hyenas, black-and-white colobus, white colobus, baboons, red-tailed monkeys, among others.
Birds in Volcanoes National Park
Plus de 300 espèces d'oiseaux habitent le Parc National des Volcans, making the park a birding haven for birding enthusiasts. The commonly seen birds include African marsh harrier, common moorhen, long-crested eagle, and grey-throated tit. Also, the paradise flycatcher, red-faced woodland warbler, archer’s ground robin, Rwenzori Batis, Rwenzori double collared sunbird, and handsome francolin are among others.
The park offers experienced guides who assist you in spotting different bird species and explain their unique features.
Moucherolle du paradis
Observations de volcans sélectionnés
Singe doré
Gorille de montagne
Singe bleu
Aigle pêcheur africain
Activités à faire dans le Parc National des Volcans
Randonnée avec les gorilles de montagne
C'est le activité phare to do for most visitors in Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to about 10 habituated gorilla families that are available for trekking. Visitors are required to buy gorilla permits at $1500. All permits are issued by the Rwanda Development Board.
Randonnée aux singes dorés
Golden monkey trekking is another awe-inspiring activity to do in Volcanoes National Park. It’s only in Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park that you can encounter the golden monkeys in their natural habitats. Golden monkey trekking costs $100, which is cheaper compared to gorilla trekking.
Escalade du volcan et visite de Dian Fossey
Volcanoes National Park encompasses 5 extinct volcanoes. You are offered a lifetime opportunity to hike to the top of these dormant volcanoes, rewarding you with spectacular and awe-inspiring views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, Kigali city, Virunga volcanoes, and nearby local communities.
Randonnée sur les volcans endormis au Rwanda
Here, you get an awe-inspiring experience while hiking and also visiting Diane Fossey grave, a primatologist who died while conducting research and conserving the mountain gorillas.
Explorez les grottes de Musanze.
Partake in a safari to visit the Musanze caves in Volcanoes National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides, you get to encounter these caves while learning about the mysteries, history, and other facts about these caves in Rwanda.
Visites culturelles au village culturel Iby’Iwacu
Witness the way of life among the local Iby’Iwacu people and engage in their cultural performances. Connect to the ancient roots of Rwanda through the Iby’Iwacu myths, stories, and folktales.
Meilleur moment pour visiter.
Gorilles de montagne in Rwanda can be trekked all year long. However, the dry season is an outstanding and most favourable period. This includes the months of June, July, August, September, and December, and January to February, when there is little or no rain and the trekking trails are drier, making the dry season favourable for trekkers to efficiently navigate trails rather than the slippery and muddy trails during the wet season from March to May or October to November.
Comment y arriver
Volcanoes National Park is nestled about 2-3 hours from Kigali, and about 3-5 hours’ drive from Bwindi or Mgahinga in Uganda. A comfortable 4×4 vehicle is preferable for your road transfers in Volcanoes National Park. You can also consider a fly-in safari from Kigali to the park.
Forfaits safari sur les volcans sélectionnés
2 jours
Privé
2 jours de randonnée dans les gorilles de Bwindi au départ de Kigali
depuis
$ 1120
par personneOù loger
Strictly no accommodation within the Volcanoes National Park. However, there is availability of budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges situated a few kilometres off the park headquarters at Kinigi.
The most popular budget accommodation includes La Palme Hotel, Hotel Muhabura, Virunga Hotel, Faraja Hotel, Kinigi Guesthouse. Midrange accommodation includes Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Nid de gorilles de montagne Lodge, Villa Gorilla Lodge. Luxury accommodation includes Five Volcanoes National Park, Gorilla Solution Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Volcanoes Lodge, One and Only Gorilla Nest Lodge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
En conclusion, Parc National des Volcans is a wonderland where nature’s spectacle encounters untamed beauty. Explore Rwanda with Safaris conviviaux avec les gorilles aujourd'hui.
Volcanoes in Summary
Meilleures attractions
Mountain goriilas, Bisoke crater lake &Golden Monkey
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Jun-Sept
Meilleures attractions
Faune, paysages fluviaux et safaris
Principales activités
Gorilla trekking, Golden Monkey Tracking & Volcano hiking
Comment y arriver.
You can get to Volcanoes National Park from Kigaliby road covering a distance close to 115 km on pa ved tarnmac roads up to Musanze district. Then use a motorcycle from Musanze to the engrance of the National Park. Alternatively, it can be accessed by air transport where you book a charter flight from kigali International airport to Musanze air strip and the flight takes 30 minutes and 25 minute drivr to the entrance of the National Park
Durée recommandée
Kinigi Guest house (Budget), Tiloreza Volcanoes (Standard), Wilderness Bisate (Luxury)
Foire aux questions
What is the main attraction?
Mountain gorilla trekking is the signature activity. Visitors can also track rare golden monkeys, hike to the Dian Fossey grave site, and climb the peaks of the Virunga volcanoes, including Karisimbi and Bisoke. But Mountain gorillas take the biggest percentage, and very big numbers of people come from all over the world to come and witness and watch the Mountain Gorillas since they are in very rare areas.
How much do permits cost?
The Gorilla tracking permits are in high demand and cost $1,500 USD for an individual international visitor. These must be booked well in advance through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) or licensed tour operators. General park entrance fees for other sightseeing are $100 USD for international tourists. Other expenses can come from penalties resulting from not following the set rules and regulations by the responsible bodies.
What are the key park rules?
The area has several park rules that were set and must be followed by all park users, including tourists, drivers, guides, and leaders themselves. Some of these include; To protect the primates from human diseases and this can be done by visitors must maintain a strict 7-meter distance from gorillas, keep voices low, and refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in their presence; hooting is strongly prohibited in the area
Où est-il situé
The National park is situated in the Musanze district, which is one of the districts in Rwanda, and it is roughly a 2- to 3-hour drive from the capital city of Kigali and Kigali International Airport. It is one of the few National Parks in Rwanda with the best tourist attractions, especially the Mountain Gorillas. Rwanda is bordered by different countries, for example, Uganda and the Democratic Republic oc Congo that all have Mountain Gorillas
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