Volcanoes National Park which protects the Rwandan section of the Virungas is the most popular and reliable destination for those looking for gorilla trekking. Located to the north west of the destination Rwanda and it\u00a0 is the most popular park in the country. It is one of the only four national parks in the world that protect the mountain gorillas which are listed as critically endangered world over.<\/p>\n
Volcanoes National Park harbors at least half of the estimated 320 mountain gorillas that live in the Virunga Region. Currently there are ten gorilla groups that have been habituated for gorilla visits. Each of these gorilla groups can be visited by eight tourists making a total of 80 gorilla permits to be available every day. Every morning trackers assemble at the park headquarters to get assigned to the different gorilla groups.<\/p>\n
Besides the mountain gorillas, the other outstanding features of Volcanoes National Park are the five (5) breathtaking scenic volcanoes that include; Rwanda\u2019s highest Mountain Karisimbi (4,507m), Mount Bisoke (3,711m), Mount Muhabura (4,127m), Mount Sabyinyo (3,669m) and Mount Gahinga (3,474m) with the last three having their peaks in the neighbouring destination Uganda.<\/p>\n
Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n The Musanze town (former Ruhengeri) is also a base point for cross-border gorilla tracking \u2013 you can easily go gorilla trekking from PNV to Virunga National Park and Mgahinga National Park.<\/p>\n