Kigali Airport Taxi To Volcanoes national park - Visit Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Lying in the far northwest of Rwanda is Volcanoes National Park, a paradise inhabiting the steep slopes of the magnificent Virunga range, and a home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The park lies in the heart of central Africa, whose name is derived after the dormant volcanoes. Volcanoes National Park is one of Africa’s must-visit destinations.
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique biological, ecological, and cherished landscapes in Africa. Extending from sea level to 4507m high, the park encompasses the summits of five of East Africa’s dormant volcanoes – Mount Karisimbi, Mount Sabinyo, Mount Gahinga, Mount Muhabura and Mount Bisoke.
Distance from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
The distance from Kigali Rwanda’s capital to Volcanoes National Park is approximately 105 kilometers by road which is roughly a two to three-hour drive depending on the road conditions and traffic jam. The journey from Kigali to the Volcanoes is so pleasing, visitors get exposure to the beautiful rolling hills, bustling streets, smoothly maintained roads, and the rural countryside.
Why 4x4 vehicles required?
Visitors to the Volcanoes National Park are required to use a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle due to the rugged montane surface, which is at times slippery, especially during the rainy season. Travellers willing to participate in the gorilla or golden monkey tracking and spend their night in Kigali, are expected to set off at 4:00 am and reach the headquarters at 7:00 am, returning to Kigali on the same day is possible as trekking takes 4 to 5 hours.
What Else To Do In Volcanoes National Park
The Golden monkey trek, participate in Golden monkey tracking which is one of the experiences that are unique to this areas as you follow the beautiful monkeys live nowhere else in the world. The Golden monkeys in volcanoes, they were easily accessed after a brief hike.
Other activities include a visit to Iby’ Iwacu village tour for a local experiences that involves meeting the local people of Rwanda and learn about their history, culture and way of life. Other visitor can opt to visit the Diana Fossey Museum and learn about gorilla conservation efforts in Rwanda as it dates way back from Primatologist Diana Fossey.
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