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.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Adventure
- Region
- Africa
- Budget
- $$$$ (expensive)
- Time zone
- Africa/Kigali (UTC+2 in January)
- Coordinates
- 1°29′S 29°32′E
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org, dumaexplorer.com.
Known for
Explore Volcanoes National Park on the map →Volcanoes National Park travel questions
When is the best time to visit Volcanoes National Park?
The best time to visit Volcanoes National Park is June to September, or December to February.
How expensive is Volcanoes National Park?
Volcanoes National Park is expensive: $$$$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (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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