How to Get to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Depending on which directions that you’re coming from,
From Gisenyi, you can access the park via the Gisenyi Goma road which is approximately 70 km, which takes 1 hour and 30 minutes drive by car via the Nyabihu road, upon reaching Musanze district, you turn left on Cyanika Uganda road where you drive for about 900m where you will take another left a turn that takes you straight for almost 11km, on very narrow road that is full of pedestrians and cyclists maximum speed limit should be observed to avoid heavy penalties given the speed limit is 60km/hr . you will head to Kinigi town where you find a big sign post that reads well come to volcanoes national park headquarters.
By Road
The road is the quickest and least expensive way to travel to Volcanoes National Park. If you have booked a gorilla safari in Volcanoes through a tour operator, you will be booked into a private car that will take you from Kigali to the park. The drive from Kigali to Volcanoes in Musanze is so fascinating because it winds through undulating hills and picturesque landscapes, providing travelers with magnificent and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Depending on the number of stops, the trip from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park takes between two and three hours.Highly customized private vehicles from a variety of categories, such as extended 4×4 safari cars, Jeeps, Land Cruisers, and Rav 4s, are an option.
As an alternative method of transportation to the Volcanoes National Park, you can also travel by road. Rwanda is one of the few African nations with clean, well-maintained roads and an excellent public transportation system. There are daily bus/coaster services that travel from Kigali to Musanze at various intervals; you can easily locate these buses from Nyabugogo bus station. Most tourists choose to rent a car from one of the many tour companies or other car rental companies. Some safari firms offer self-drive car rental or car rental with a qualified driver and safari guide.
By Air
Helicopter flights to Volcanoes National Park
The fastest way to get to the Volcanoes National Park from Kigali is by air (Akagera Aviation). From the international airport in Kigali, there are daily scheduled helicopter flights to the Volcanoes in Musanze, which are run by Akagera Aviation. Even though the flight only lasts 30 minutes, passengers have the most extraordinary and picturesque transfer experience.
Your trusted tour operator can arrange you a private transfer to a volcano with knowledgeable guides.
