Gorilla Trekking · Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Dian Fossey's misty volcanoes — the world's most accessible mountain gorilla trekking, wrapped in bamboo forest and Rwandan hospitality.
Dian Fossey's misty volcanoes — the world's most accessible mountain gorilla trekking, wrapped in bamboo forest and Rwandan hospitality.
This is the forest Dian Fossey made famous. A dozen habituated gorilla families live on these bamboo-clad volcano slopes, and treks here are the most accessible in Africa — some families barely an hour's walk from the trailhead.
When the silverback fixes you with his calm, intelligent gaze, cameras drop and jaws follow. Nothing prepares you for it.
Plan This Experience
Hike to Dian Fossey's research camp and grave at Karisoke, climb Bisoke's crater lake, or trek the bamboo in search of golden monkeys — playful, copper-coated primates found only in these mountains.
Around the park, Rwanda itself shines: immaculate villages, terraced emerald hills and the warmest of welcomes.
Plan This Experience
Everything you need to know before you go — timed and tailored by our local experts.
Firmer trails and clearer volcano views — the premium trekking window.
Excellent conditions with slightly gentler permit demand.
Rwanda's permits are limited and prized — we secure yours well in advance.
Trailheads two hours from Kigali; some treks under an hour each way.
Rwanda's parks run like clockwork — porters, guides and briefings are first class.
A second, joy-filled primate encounter unique to the Virungas.
Walk the trails of the woman who saved these gorillas for the world.
One hour with the mountain gorillas rearranges your priorities in the best way — and we'll make you enjoy every bit of it.
Four of our favourite journeys through this destination — every one fully customisable.
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