Volcanoes National Park

About

The gorilla naming ceremony happens right near this national park.

Why go

• Witness majestic silverback gorillas
• An adventure that belongs on every travel lover’s bucket list
• Extraordinary wildlife experience for connecting with nature

Must try

• Trekking with wild gorillas
• Track playful golden monkeys
• Visit the Dian Fossey tomb

Pro tips

• Permits cost $1500 USD and must be bought well in advance
• Arrive at park headquarters by 7:00-7:30 AM for briefing
• Porters available for hire at the trailhead
• Best time is June-September or December-February
• Fly into Kigali, then it’s about 2-3 hours by road

Good to know

• Masks required around gorillas due to shared DNA
• Minimum age is 15 years
• Do not track if you have a contagious cold or flu

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (706 reviews)

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