Located in northwestern Rwanda, this park covers 160 km² (62 sq mi) of rainforest and is part of the Virunga Mountains. It encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the region: Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo1.
The park is famous for its mountain gorillas and offers gorilla trekking experiences. It’s also accessible from Kigali International Airport, making it one of the most accessible gorilla national parks globally Gorilla trekking is the top attraction here. You can visit one of the 18 mountain gorilla families that have been habituated to humans. The trekking experience takes you through mystical bamboo forests and wild meadows, where you’ll spend an hour observing these gentle giants. It’s an unforgettable experience!
