Hidden among the emerald folds of the Virunga mountain range, Volcanoes National Park is a sacred refuge — one of the last remaining sanctuaries of the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Here, in the cool hush of the forest, you’ll come face to face with one of Earth’s most majestic and gentle creatures — not in a zoo, but in their ancient homeland, protected and free.
This awe-inspiring park is home to five of the eight volcanoes that make up the Virunga massif, rising above landscapes rich with rainforest, bamboo, open grasslands, and crater lakes. It’s one of the most accessible places in the world to track gorillas — the terrain is gentle, the visibility open, and the rewards soul-deep.
Join expert naturalist guides for a once-in-a-lifetime trek to visit one of Rwanda’s 10 habituated gorilla families, where the line between observer and participant quietly blurs. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to see golden monkeys, visit Dian Fossey’s research base, and stand where the world first heard the gorillas’ cry for help.
Every moment is orchestrated with care: only eight permits per family per day are granted — a testament to Rwanda’s commitment to ethical, conservation-first tourism.