Introducing Parc National Des Volcans
A dramatic chain of seven volcanoes, this park is the definitive place to track the rare and captivating mountain gorillas. Forming a natural border with the DRC and Uganda, the area is one of the most beautiful in Africa. Dian Fossey’s account of her years with the gorillas and her battle with poachers and government officials, is detailed in Gorillas in the Mist, a must-read before coming here. There is no habitat more evocative of the gorillas than the densely forested slopes of the Virunga volcanoes. Coming upon the Susa family of 35 on the slopes of Karisimbi is one of life’s unforgettable moments – no bars, no windows, three silverbacks eye the proceedings as infants and juveniles frolic on every side.
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The park is the most reliable option for tracking gorillas in the region, as there are five habituated gorilla families and 40 permits available daily. (Uganda has fewer permits and the DRC has potential security questions.)
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Gorilla Tracking - Rwanda or Uganda?
by K_Frost 27 August 2011
Hi, my first LP question! I know there are various threads regarding Gorilla tracking in Rwanda or Uganda but am wondering if anyone has…
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RE: 2 days off in Kigali
by am021169 17 December 2009
To go and see the gorillas (Parc National Des Volcans) can easily be done with two days to spare in Kigali. The park itself is not from…
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RE: july/august safari and mountain gorillas
by am021169 20 November 2009
Doing a safari in Kenya and then traveling west to Uganda to see gorillas would not be difficult if you have the time and the money. Transpo…
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