Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda is the premier location for mountain gorilla trekking on the continent. The park protects five of the eight Virunga volcanoes and is home to over a dozen habituated gorilla families. Made famous by Dian Fossey's decades of research here, it remains one of the few places on earth where visitors can spend an hour in the presence of wild mountain gorillas. The park also offers golden monkey tracking, Dian Fossey tomb hikes, and views across the dramatic volcanic landscape.