Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, Rwanda
The “Parc National de Volcans” (or PNV as it’s known by locals) lies along the Virunga Mountains, with 8 ancient volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a short two hour drive from Rwanda’s capital of Kigali, the park is a central location for exploring some distinctly Rwandan experiences. While a visit to the mountain gorillas is often at the top of visitor, the dramatic landscape also offers thrilling hiking and visits to the fascinating golden monkeys.
PNV is also one of Rwanda’s conservation epicenters, where many non-profit organizations base their operations. Visitors can pay homage to the legendary scientist and gorilla advocate Dian Fossey with a hike to her tomb or a visit to the Dian Fosse Gorilla Fund that continues her legacy of research and advocacy to this day.
Near the park, the bustling and vibrant markets of Musanze are a place to immerse yourself into everyday Rwandan culture. Go deep into the earth with Musanze’s caves – one of the area’s newest attractions.
Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The national park is known as a haven for the rare and endangered mountain gorilla and golden monkeys. It is home to five of the eight volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains, and spans 160 km2 covered in rainforest and bamboo. The park was the base for the zoologist Dian Fossey.
The park was first gazetted in 1925, as a small area bounded by Karisimbi, Bisoke and Mikeno, intended to protect the gorillas from poachers. It was the very first National Park to be created in Africa. Subsequently, in 1929, the borders of the park were extended further into Rwanda and into the Belgian Congo, to form the Albert National Park, a huge area of 8090 km2, run by the Belgian colonial authorities who were in charge of both colonies. In 1958, 700 hectares of the park were cleared for a human settlement.
Between 1969 and 1973, 1,050 hectares of the park were cleared to grow pyrethrum.
The park later became the base for the American naturalist Dian Fossey to carry out her research into the gorillas. She arrived in 1967 and set up the Karisoke Research Centre between Karisimbi and Visoke. From then on she spent most of her time in the park, and is widely credited with saving the gorillas from extinction by bringing their plight to the attention of the international community. She was murdered by unknown assailants at her home in 1985, a crime often attributed to the poachers she had spent her life fighting against. Fossey's life later was portrayed on the big screen in the film Gorillas in the Mist, named after her autobiography. She is buried in the park in a grave close to the research center, and amongst the gorillas which became her life.
The Volcanoes National Park became a battlefield during the Rwandan Civil War, with the park headquarters being attacked in 1992. The research centre was abandoned, and all tourist activities (including visiting the gorillas) were stopped. They did not resume again until 1999 when the area was deemed to be safe and under control. There have been occasional infiltrations by Rwandan rebels from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda in subsequent years, but these are always stopped quickly by the Rwandan army and there is thought to be no threat to tourism in the park.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) runs several activities for tourists, including:
• Gorilla visits – as of January 2015, there are ten habituated gorilla groups open to tourists, allowing for a total of 80 permits per day. Each permit costs $1500. Tourists report at the park head office by 7:00 for a pre-tracking briefing. Once tourists meet the gorillas they spend an hour with them.
• Golden monkey visits.
• Climbing of Karisimbi volcano – this is a two-day trek with overnight camping at an altitude of 3,800 m.
• Climbing of Bisoke volcano – one day.
• Tour of the lakes and caves.
• Visiting the tomb of Dian Fossey.
• Iby’Iwacu cultural village tour
The majority of revenue from tourism goes towards maintaining the park and conserving the wildlife. The remainder goes to the government and (around 10%) to local projects in the area to help local people benefit from the large revenue stream generated by the park.
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Bisoke Volcano, Musanze Rwanda
Lovely hike during the not-so-lovely rainy season
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Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park
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Rwanda tribal dances at Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village in Ruhengeri/Musanze
The Iby’lwacu cultural village is located near the Volcanoes National Park, in Ruhengeri/Musanze district of Rwanda.
The visit to this cultural centre exposes the visitors to activities of the local people in the area, visitors get to know about the way of living of the locals. You can also enjoy the splendid tribal dances of Rwanda and watch the intore warriors. Most of the dancers are former poachers that nowadays earn their money by entertaining tourists.
Ruhengeri National Park, Rwanda
Silverback gorilla trekking in Ruhengeri, Rwanda.
Mt Muhabura Volcano Crater Lake
After recovering from fevers and an infection, we decided to get back into training for the Rwenzories, just ten days away. The hike was a small victory and invaluable altitude and strength training in preparation. Not feeling our strongest, we pushed to the top to admire the crater late and the ridge which divided Rwanda and Uganda.
Visit Rwanda: Bisoke Volcano Hike.
Saturday 12, 2019, My Friends and I got an opportunity for hiking and discover more about Mountain Bisoke.
Mountain Bisoke is a dormant Volcano rising at 3711 meters above sea level with a spectacular crater lake at the top and it is one of the series of volcanoes that make up the Virunga Mountain Range which sprawls along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda & the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mountain Bisoke straddles the border of Rwanda & the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the biggest part, including the peak and two stunning crater lakes, lies on Rwanda’s side, in Volcanoes National Park and this adventure is one of the most memorable activities in Rwanda.
It is simply a 6 – hours hike including the 2 hours descending down to the starting point. Experienced hikers can get to the top of this mountain in a matter of 3 hours or even less and return to the base in about an hour.
Along the trail you come by dung of Forest Elephants, Buffaloes and Gorillas.
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Bisoke Hiking
“Ziiro thehero “Uzimuka ikirunga cya bisoke wagerayo ukibukako utararayo ukeneye gutaha ukumva wahitamo kumanuka userebeka.
Kigali to volcano National park 314
Rwanda native dance
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Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans), Rwanda
Tracking the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas is one of the most exhilarating wildlife encounters one can have. Only an estimated 750 mountain gorillas are left in the wild, and can be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Currently it is safe to trek in Bwindi, Mgahinga (both in Uganda), and in Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park) in Rwanda. Watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat is beyond comparison. If you wish to track gorillas, call your safari expert, toll-free 1-877-GO-ON-SAFARI (1-877-466-6723), and let us plan YOUR amazing safari to see the mountain gorillas. (It also combines easily as a three- to four day add-on excursion to any safari in Kenya or Tanzania.) - Video clip/pictures shot by Christine Eichin, Your Safari Expert, Above and Beyond Africa, in the Virunga mountains, while visiting the Sousa and the Hirwa gorilla groups mid January 2009 (Olympus SP550-UZ camera). Music: 'Twararutashye' (coming home) by Jean Paul Samputu, Album: Testimony from Rwanda.
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Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda | World Traveler
Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is an account of two Canadians who traveled to Rwanda to experience the mountain gorillas before they are extinct.
Learn about what will happen on this safari from the time you land in Rwanda's capital city of Kigali to the end of the mountain gorilla safari.
Find out about the lodge in Volcanoes National Park, how the safari up the mountainside is organized, and what happens in the life of gorillas during a day.
1975, Rwanda, Nord, Virunga, Volcans et Lacs, Remera, Rwaza, Ruhengeri, Kiseni, Lake Kivu, épisode 1
Après 40 Ans d 'Attente, Voici Enfin, l' épisode 1 d' une série de 6, sur un Safari d' un Mois, dans la région du KIVU, à retrouver grâce à habarisalam+kivu
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Les montagnes des Virunga sont une chaîne volcanique en Afrique de l'Est, le long de la frontière nord du Rwanda, de la République démocratique du Congo et de l'Ouganda. Cette chaîne de montagnes est une branche du Rift Albertin, partie de la vallée du grand rift. Ces montagnes sont localisées entre le lac Édouard et le lac Kivu.
La chaîne volcanique comprend huit volcans majeurs. La plupart sont endormis à l'exception du Nyiragongo culminant à 3 462 mètres d'altitude et du Nyamuragira culminant à 3 063 mètres d'altitude situés en République démocratique du Congo. Ces volcans sont entrés en éruption en 2002 pour le premier et en 2011 pour le second. Le mont Karisimbi, à 4 507 mètres d'altitude, en est le point culminant. Le plus ancien est le Sabinyo, culminant à 3 634 mètres d'altitude.
Les montagnes des Virunga abritent les gorilles de montagne. Le Centre de recherche de Karisoke se trouve entre le Karisimbi et le Visoke. Il fut fondé par Dian Fossey pour l'observation des gorilles.
Des traces d'okapis y ont par ailleurs été récemment observées, dans la partie congolaise (parc national des Virunga).
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Gorilla Trekking- Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Visiting a family of gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda when the giant silverback decided it was time for us to leave.
Volcanoes National Park - Gorillas in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park - Gorillas in Rwanda. Caminando entre gorilas en el Parque Nacional de los Volcanes de Ruanda.
The Luxurious Lake Kivu Serena Hotel by David Hoffman
While on his globe trotting adventures, David Hoffman stopped by the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel and was totally blown away. One of Rwanda's 5-star hotel, this lakefront getaway has 65 beautiful rooms, a refreshing swimming pool, spa, fitness center and loads of water-based activities. Visit the nearby hot springs, go boating to the lake’s various islands or just relax in the tranquil, hospitable Serena atmosphere. Situated around one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes and only an hour away from Volcanoes National Park, a stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is truly one to remembe
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