Attractions

Musanze Caves

Visit the volcanic region of Rwanda to sight the Caves believed to be as a result of volcanic eruption decades ago that offer an in-depth understanding of the geological and geographical historical development of the globe. Musanze cave can be explored after gorilla tracking in Volcanoes national park in case you will have time. The place is located on the foothills of Volcanoes national park, meaning that you can easily visit this place after gorilla tracking in the evening hours.

Dian Fossey Tomb

This amazing trek incorporates a 30-minutes drive from the park headquarters to the trailhead, and from there you will walk for about 10 minutes to the park border. then you will ascend through the verdant forest and this may take about one and a half hours to 3 hours, depending on one’s physical fitness and how the number of stop you will make to enjoy the stunning scenery. Later you will descend back and this will take approximately 2 hours. Today the living quarters of Fossey which she nick-named ‘mausoleum’ stands in ruins.

Volcanoes National Park

This is the ultimate guide to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, one of the 3 homes of the endangered mountain gorillas within the Virunga Mountains. It features all you need to know about the park and everything in it including Wildlife, gorilla safaris, vegetation, Volcanoes, Dian Fossey tomb, among others. We also offer travel tips including how to book gorilla permits, what to wear for gorilla trekking, best time to visit Rwanda and accommodation in Rwanda. A gorilla tour to Volcanoes national park is a purely life-changing experience which rewards travellers with a close encounter to our wild cousins, the endangered mountain gorillas with whom we share 98% of our DNA. Gorilla tracking tours in Volcanoes national park lead visitors to the park’s 12 habituated gorilla groups. These include Susa, Amahoro, Sabyinyo, Agashya, Umubano, Kwitonda, among others.