VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Gorillas in the mist
Volcanoes National Park is often considered an ‘easier’ trek than those in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the other main center for tracking mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park warrants a five-star rating simply for its incredible scenery and the opportunity to track mountain gorillas in the wild – arguably the single most rewarding wildlife experience in Africa. This is the original Gorillas in the Mist destination, Africa’s most hyped gorilla park, and the place where famed American primatologist Dian Fossey spent many years studying the gorillas.
LOCATION OF VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS
- Best mountain gorilla tracking in Africa
- Many habituated groups with different size and family structure
- Birders’ paradise with several Albertine Rift endemics
- Several other activities are available, making a longer stay attractive
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
- Best Time June to early September (It is drier and trails are easier to hike)
- High Season June to September (Permits may sell out and lodges charge higher rates)
- Low Season March, April, October and November (These are the peaks of the rains)
- Best Weather June to August (Least rain)
- Worst Weather March and April (Most rain, forest trails are slippery)
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ACCOMMODATION
The following are some of the lodges that we recommend in Volcanoes National Park. For information on additional accommodation not featured, please contact us.