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Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda

Map showing the location of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

A park on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes in northwest Rwanda. Permits allow a small number of visitors each day to spend an hour with mountain gorillas.

Best time to visit Volcanoes National Park

The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is June to September, or December to February.

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Quick facts

Trip type
Adventure
Region
Africa
Budget
$$$$ (expensive)
Time zone
Africa/Kigali (UTC+2 in January)
Coordinates
1°29′S 29°32′E

Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org, dumaexplorer.com.

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Volcanoes National Park travel questions

When is the best time to visit Volcanoes National Park?

The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is June to September, or December to February.

How expensive is Volcanoes National Park?

Volcanoes National Park is expensive: $$$$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).

What is Volcanoes National Park known for?

Volcanoes National Park is known for mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and volcano hikes. A park on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes in northwest Rwanda. Permits allow a small number of visitors each day to spend an hour with mountain gorillas.

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