Volcanoes National Park sits on Rwanda’s stretch of the Virunga volcano range, five dormant and active peaks straddling the border with Uganda and DR Congo. A trip built entirely around this one park, without extending to Lake Kivu or Nyungwe, keeps every day focused on the volcanoes themselves — gorillas, golden monkeys, and the option of a genuine mountain hike.
Day 1: Kigali to Musanze
The drive to Musanze with an evening briefing.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
The core trekking day.
Day 3: Golden Monkey Trekking
A shorter, lower-altitude trek to habituated golden monkey troops in the bamboo zone.
Day 4: Return to Kigali
The drive back for your onward flight.
What to Budget
Gorilla permit, golden monkey permit (roughly 100 US dollars), three nights of lodging.