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VolcanoesNational Park
The park where Dian Fossey dedicated her life to gorilla conservation. Volcanoes National Park protects five of the eight Virunga volcanoes and is home to 10 habituated mountain go…
Best Time to VisitJune to September and December to February; gorilla trekking year-round
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Overview
Volcanoes National Park
The park where Dian Fossey dedicated her life to gorilla conservation. Volcanoes National Park protects five of the eight Virunga volcanoes and is home to 10 habituated mountain gorilla families — offering the most accessible gorilla trekking in Africa.
Park Highlights
0110 habituated gorilla families — highest availability in Africa
02Dian Fossey's research camp and tomb trek
03Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forest
04Summit climbs on Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes
05Rwanda's best-organized tourism experience
06Gorilla naming ceremony (Kwita Izina) annually in September
Best Time to Visit
June to September and December to February; gorilla trekking year-round
Climate
Cool highland volcanic, 10-18°C, misty mornings common
Location
RW, Northwestern Rwanda
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Animals
Mountain GorillaGolden MonkeyBuffaloSpotted HyenaBushbuckBlack-fronted DuikerServalVarious chameleons
Activities
Gorilla trekkingGolden monkey trackingDian Fossey tomb trekVolcano summit climbsCultural village experiencesBirdwatching
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