Activities in Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is a top safari destination with a growing number of travelers coming to
Rwanda for gorilla safaris and other Rwanda wildlife tours. Travelers to Volcanoes national park
have a variety of activities Rwanda safaris to do depending on their travel interests and time.
Without a doubt, Volcanoes national park is Rwanda’s most visited tourist destination and the first
priority for most if not all travelers to the land of a thousand hills. Among the popular
activities to do in Volcanoes national park include among others:
Mountain gorilla tracking
This is a priority for most travelers to Volcanoes national park. The park comprises of habituated
gorilla families available for trekking. Also, Volcanoes Park covers Rwanda’s share of the great
Virunga massif bordering Virunga National Park in Congo and Mgahinga gorilla national park in
Uganda. Travelers to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda are required to buy gorilla permits each
costing $1500 for an hour’s interaction and all permits are issued out by Rwanda Development
Board.
Golden Monkey trekking
Golden monkey trekking is another activity done in Volcanoes national park that attracts thousands
of travelers into this jungle. Golden monkeys are exceptional creatures that every traveler should
not miss out on his/her Rwanda safari. It’s only in Volcanoes Rwanda and Mgahinga gorilla national
parks that travelers can see golden monkeys in their natural habitats. A golden monkey trekking
permit costs $100 but the experience is worth the penny.
Volcano climbing
Volcanoes national park is a home for three extinct volcanoes and travelers to this park have the
added advantage of hiking to the top of any Volcano which rewards them with spectacular views of
Rwanda’s rolling hills, Kigali city, Virunga volcanoes, and local communities. Mt Karisimbi is the
most hiked Volcano and the experience is worth the hike.
Caving
Do not miss out on visiting the Musanze caves on your Rwanda safari to Volcanoes national park.
Experienced guides lead you into these caves while telling you the mysteries of the caves, history,
and all other facts about Rwanda.
Twin Lakes of Burere & Ruhondo
Reach out to Rwanda’s twin lakes of Burere and Ruhondo situated in the heart of Volcanoes national
park. A boat ride on either of the lakes rewards you with spectacular views of the entire park and
the neighboring communities.
Culture experience
After gorilla trekking, you will meet people who are hospitable, proud, and unique people, happy to
welcome you into their lives and introduce you to their traditions. Music and dance play an
indispensable role in everyday life here, and performances range from dashing demonstrations of
bravery and prowess to humorous songs, light-hearted dances, and rural artistry with roots in
traditional agriculture. Traditional songs are often accompanied by a solitary lulunga a harp-like
instrument with eight strings while more celebratory dances are backed by a drum orchestra, which
typically comprises seven to nine members who collectively produce a hypnotic and exciting explosion
set of intertwining rhythms.
