Rwanda · Virunga Volcanoes
Volcanoes National Park
Among the Mountain Gorillas
160 km²
Park Area
12
Habituated Families
5
Virunga Volcanoes
4,507m
Mt Karisimbi
The Destination
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is where Dian Fossey gave her life to protect the mountain gorilla — and where her work has borne extraordinary fruit. Rwanda's gorilla trekking programme is arguably the most refined in East Africa: premium permits, expertly managed trekking groups of maximum eight, and habituated families that treat humans as a mild curiosity.
The five Virunga volcanoes rise dramatically above the Rwandan highlands, cloaked in montane forest and bamboo. The trek itself — from misty highlands through bamboo groves and giant hagenia trees — is as beautiful as the encounter it leads to. AT ONE partners with Rwanda's finest lodges to place guests in the heart of this landscape, with access to the best-positioned families.
Best Season
June – September · December – February
Peak Event
Gorilla Trekking · Golden Monkey Tracking
Recommended Stay
2–4 days
Safari Style
Gorilla Trekking · Golden Monkey · Cultural Visits
"Rwanda's gorillas are not wildlife you observe from a distance. They are lives you are briefly, humbly, permitted to witness."
The Wildlife
What You Will
Encounter
Mountain Gorilla
Multiple habituated families · World-class trekking
Golden Monkey
Bamboo zone · Tracking available
Forest Elephant
Deep forest · Occasional sightings
Buffalo
Forest clearings
200+ Birds
Including rare Albertine Rift species
Signature Experiences
What AT ONE
Arranges for You
Premium gorilla trekking permits (max 8 per group)
Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forests
Dian Fossey Research Centre visit
Iby'Iwacu cultural village experience
Combine with Bwindi for the cross-border great ape experience
Extend Your Journey
Cross into Uganda
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a second gorilla family encounter on the Ugandan side.
Begin Your Journey
Request Your
Tailored Itinerary
Every AT ONE journey is designed from first principles around your dates, group, and preferences. Speak with our safari concierge to begin.