The volcano realm of Volcanoes National Park
Virunga
Rwanda's Virunga country, protected as Volcanoes National Park, is a chain of forest-cloaked volcanoes rising above the Kinigi trailheads, and the setting for the world's most sought-after wildlife encounter: an hour wit…
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About Virunga
Rwanda's Virunga country, protected as Volcanoes National Park, is a chain of forest-cloaked volcanoes rising above the Kinigi trailheads, and the setting for the world's most sought-after wildlife encounter: an hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. Dian Fossey's research made these slopes famous; her tomb trail still climbs to Karisoke. Golden monkey treks, volcano hikes and the vibrant Iby'Iwacu cultural village fill the days around your gorilla permit.
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