VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Volcanoes national park,is only one park which accommodates the last mountain gorillas that we have in Rwanda.
This park is located in north west of Rwanda, is a stopover point for all gorilla trekking safaris.the park is situated at only two hours drive from Kigali international Airport, making it the most world’s accessible gorilla national park.
Besides of mountain gorillas,volcanoes national park is a home of golden momkeys,different birds species,reptiles,amphibians,insects and many more.
Volcanoes national park,which encompasses 160square kilometers in North of Rwanda,is a part of the greater Virunga conservation region,which also includes Mgahinga national park of Uganda,Virunga national park of Congo.
TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
*MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING:this amazing primate named”Mountain gorillas”live in high altitude and bamboo forests and we share 98% of our DNA with them.a typical male mountain gorilla can weigh up to 170Kgs and stands 170 centimeters tall.mountain gorillas consume leaves and shoots for around a quarter of their day,but have also been to eat snails,insects,and bark(a good source of sodium).if you are interested in learning on what nature has to offer,mountain gorillas is one of life time experience that you can get.
* GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING
These amazing and interesting monkeys are also seen in volcanoes national park Rwanda where pathways run through unspoilt and undisturbed forest,leading tranquil golden monkeys.
* HIKINGS
Volcanoes national park has other good activities for climbers which are hiking to the top of Rwanda’s tallest peak(Karisimbi with 4,507m),for spectacular views of the countries jungle.you may also reward yourself with a view of the crater lake on the summit of BISOKE volcano summit with 3711m high.
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