Volcanoes National Park
10 luxury lodges · from $621 per person per night
Park in far north-west Rwanda protecting the Rwandan slopes of the Virunga volcanoes (c.160 km²). Home to endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys; gorilla permits USD 1,500 for foreign non-residents, minimum age 15, groups of up to 8 and one hour with the gorillas.
Rwanda's sector of the Virunga massif; habituated mountain gorilla groups and golden monkeys; Karisimbi (4,507 m) is the highest volcano; bamboo, Hagenia-Hypericum and alpine zones.
The lodges
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Where each lodge sits and how far it is from Kinigi park HQ. Sorted by drive time; blanks mean the lodge doesn't publish it.
| Lodge | Position | Drive to start | Views | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One&Only Gorilla's Nest | Near the park, outside it | 5 min | Volcanoes, Forest, Farmland | — |
| Singita Kwitonda Lodge | On the park boundary | 10 min | Volcanoes | — |
| Amakoro Songa Lodge | Near the park, outside it | 10 min | Volcanoes | — |
| Wilderness Sabyinyo | On the park boundary | 15 min | Volcanoes, Farmland, Garden | 2,515 m |
| Sambora Kinigi | Near the park, outside it | 15 min | Volcanoes, Garden | — |
| Wilderness Bisate Reserve | On the park boundary | 20 min | Volcanoes, Forest | — |
| Wilderness Bisate | On the park boundary | 20 min | Volcanoes | — |
| The Bishop's House | In town | 30 min | Volcanoes, Garden | — |
| Virunga Lodge | Outside the park, over 10 km away | 50 min | Volcanoes, Lake, Valley | — |
| Singita Kataza House | On the park boundary | — | Volcanoes, Forest | — |
When to go
Park fees and permits
| What | Adult | Child | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanoes NP mountain gorilla trekking – foreign non-resident | $1,500 | — | per person per trek |
| Gorilla permit 30% low-season discount (Nov-May) when combined with Akagera/Nyungwe stay | $1,050 | — | per person per trek |
| Volcanoes NP golden monkey tracking – foreigner | $100 | — | per person |
| Volcanoes NP Mount Bisoke climb – non-resident | $75 | — | per person |
| Volcanoes NP Dian Fossey tomb hike – non-resident | $75 | — | per person |
| Exclusive gorilla trek (whole group, max 8) | $15,000 | — | per group |
Source: Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Foreign non-resident rates unless stated.
What you'll see
Photos: Photo: Carine06 from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0; Photo: Adygrafix250, CC BY 4.0; Photo: Carine06 from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0; Photo: Wood Wildlife Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0; Photo: Carine06 from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0.