A 3 to 5 Days Adventure | Volcanoes national park

<p>Volcanoes National Park—Rwanda's Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary (2025 Update) Location: Northwest Rwanda (Musanze District) Size: 160 km² (Rwanda's portion of Virunga Massif) Established: 1925 (Africa's first national park) Key Species:</p> <p>350+ mountain gorillas (12 habituated groups)</p> <p>Golden monkeys</p> <p>178 bird species</p> <p>Why Visit in 2025? ✔ World's best gorilla trekking infrastructure—well-maintained trails &amp; professional guides ✔ New luxury lodges opened in 2024 ✔ Combined Rwanda-Uganda-DRC gorilla permits now available ✔ 80% success rate for gorilla sightings</p> <p>2025 Trekking Experiences 🦍 Gorilla Trekking (Must-Do)</p> <p>1-6 hour hikes through bamboo forest</p> <p>1 hour with gorillas (strictly enforced)</p> <p>8 visitors per group max</p> <p>🐵 Golden Monkey Tracking</p> <p>Easier, shorter treks</p> <p>Playful troops of 80-100 monkeys</p> <p>🌋 Volcano Hikes</p> <p>Bisoke (3,711m): Crater lake summit</p> <p>Karisimbi (4,507m): 2-day expedition</p> <p>📚 Dian Fossey Tomb Hike</p> <p>Visit original Karisoke Research Center</p> <p>2-hour roundtrip through historic sites</p> <p>2025 Permit Costs (Updated) Gorilla Permits:</p> <p>High Season (Jun-Sep, Dec-Feb): $1,500</p> <p>Low Season (Mar-May, Oct-Nov): $1,200</p> <p>East African Residents: $500</p> <p>Other Activities:</p> <p>Golden Monkey Trek: $100</p> <p>Volcano Hike: $75-150</p> <p>Dian Fossey Visit: $75</p> <p>Best Luxury Lodges (2025) 🏨 Ultra-Luxury:</p> <p>Bisate Lodge (Relais &amp; Châteaux, vulcano views)</p> <p>One&amp;Only Gorilla's Nest (New in 2024)</p> <p>💎 Mid-Luxury:</p> <p>Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Community-owned)</p> <p>Virunga Lodge (Panoramic lake views)</p> <p>Getting There ✈ From Kigali:</p> <p>2.5-hour drive to Musanze</p> <p>15-min helicopter transfer available ($500)</p> <p>🌍 Border Crossings:</p> <p>Uganda: Gatuna/Katuna (1.5 hr to Mgahinga)</p> <p>DRC: Gisenyi/Goma (for Nyiragongo combo)</p> <p>Essential 2025 Tips Book permits 6-12 months ahead (Only 96 available daily)</p> <p>Pack smart: Waterproof gear, broken-in hiking boots</p> <p>Altitude prep: Park ranges 2,400-4,500m</p> <p>Combine visits: Akagera NP for savanna wildlife</p> <p>Plan Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter! Volcanoes NP offers the world's most accessible gorilla experiences with Rwanda's signature hospitality. A bucket-list adventure for wildlife lovers.</p> <p>2025 Conservation Note: $150 from each permit funds:</p> <p>Anti-poaching patrols</p> <p>Community health clinics</p> <p>Reforestation projects</p>

Price: $995

Duration: 5 days

Location: Volcanoes national park, Rwanda

Type: Adventure

Link: www.discoverytours.com/a-3-to-5-days-adventure-volcanoes-national-park