Rwanda      •       The Parc des Volcans      •      Akagera National Park

Dian Fossey knew well the Parc des Volcans, and she stated it best when she said, "In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat, are great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest—the Virungas."

Located in the northwest area of Rwanda, the Parc des Volcans is home to this magnificent mountain range and the rare mountain gorilla. A trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas offers stirring views in all directions. As the trail enters the national park, the rainforest is filled with bird calls and chattering primates. In the shadows are the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. It is here that your quest for Africa’s mountain gorillas begins.

A gorilla trek can entail a one- to four-hour trek, and you are guided by experienced trackers who have spent their entire lives living with the forest. On your trek, you may find golden monkeys or see buffalo, bush duiker, and a wide variety of bird life. But the ultimate site is one of the greatest wildlife experiences left in the world: spending an hour with the mountain gorillas as they go about their daily life.

Contact us at 1.800.940.9344 to learn more about our detailed itineraries.