![]() The park is known all over the world because of its turbulent history, and of course, its association with Dian Fossey, the world’s most famous primatologist. Besides gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is also home to golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. The park is home to five giant volcanoes – including Karisimbi, whose summit at 4507 m or 14,787 ft makes it Rwanda’s highest mountain – and is covered in thick rainforest and bamboo. Located in the northwestern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is part of the greater Virunga Volcano Conservation Region, which also includes Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park Uganda. The strategic location of the park roughly two hours by car from Rwanda’s capital Kigali makes it the most accessible place in the world for gorilla trekking. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park shelters the highest number of the critically endangered mountain g orillas in the world. VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, HOME OF THE GORILLAS Characteristics of the different gorilla familiesġ.The encounter with the mountain gorillas.The hike in the forest to the mountain gorillas.Volcanoes National Park (home of the mountain gorillas).In this review (more information below my Youtube clip): Have you ever tracked the mountain gorillas? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment. Here’s a review of what to expect on a gorilla trekking and a trip report of my own amazing gorilla adventure, which ranks among my best travel experiences ever. The strenuous and muddy hike in the jungle can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours (one way), depending on the location of the gorillas, but the phenomenal experience is well worth the efforts. About 12 gorilla families in the rainforest are fully habituated to the presence of humans and can be tracked on a daily basis once they are found, you can stay with them for an awe-inspiring hour, while they go about their daily lives, often just a few feet (meters) away. Mountain g orillas make their homes on the bamboo-covered slopes of Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda, close to the border with Uganda and Congo. With only an estimated 1000 mountain gorillas left in the world, to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat ranks among the most epic wildlife holidays in the world. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is often described as a life changing travel experience and with good reason. ![]() Today (February 27, 2019): Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda). Review: KLM A330 (new) Business Class from Rwanda to Amsterdam (via Uganda).Review: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (Akagera National Park).Review: One&Only Nyungwe House (Nyungwe National Park).Review: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park (today).Review: Bisate Lodge by Wilderness Safaris, Volcanoes National Park.Review: KLM A330 (new) Business Class from Amsterdam to Rwanda.I recently enjoyed a sublime holiday in the amazingly beautiful country of Rwanda. Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. ![]()
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