Volcanoes National Park
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is available year-round — permits are allocated daily. **June to September** and **December to February** are the dry seasons — trails are less muddy, making the trek more comfortable. **March to May** and **October to November** bring rain — treks can be tough but the forest is lush and permits are easier to secure. Morning clouds often clear by midday. The park sits at 2,500-4,507m altitude so temperatures are cool to cold year-round.
Budget Guide
Gorilla permit $1,500/person (non-negotiable, Rwanda's main revenue). Budget guesthouses in Musanze/Ruhengeri $30-80/night. Mid-range lodges $100-300/night. Luxury (Bisate, Singita Kwitonda) $1,000-3,500/night. Golden monkey trek $100/person. Dian Fossey hike $75/person.
Getting There
Volcanoes National Park headquarters at Kinigi is 2.5 hours (110km) from Kigali by road. The drive passes through stunning terraced hillsides. Kigali International Airport (KGL) has direct flights from Nairobi (1.5h), Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Dubai, and Brussels. Alternatively, fly into Kamembe and drive 4 hours. Park HQ at Kinigi is where gorilla trekking briefings begin at 7am.
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