Trips With Purpose to Volcanoes National Park
Trips With Purpose to Volcanoes National Park, have you ever thought of surprising your loved ones with a safari to Rwanda? You could be wanting them to have inherent memories on their special days. Are you celebrating an anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, family reunion or class reunion?
Volcanoes national park could provide a phenomenal experience to you and your loved ones in this destination. Imagine participating in mountain gorilla trekking and watching 98% of DNA with human beings in their natural settings as they have social interactions like protecting their family, looking after young ones, feeding and sleeping at that specific time of the day when they always have a rest.
Hiking the great volcanic mountains of the Karisimbi with the highest peak, Bisoke, Gahinga, Muhabura and Sabinyo described as the old man’s teeth, these form the great Virunga Volcanoes that is shared between Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo is a splendor experience this is the best for adrenaline junkies.
Eye Catching Activities to surprise your loved ones while on trip with Purpose to Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes national park offers a bundle of activities to participate in while here and opulent accommodation facilities where you could have the best memory with you loved one on specific special dates as mentioned below.
Volcanoes National park, a place that you should not miss on your bucket list on these special days.
- Volcanoes National Park is situated in northwestern Rwanda in Musanze district, it covers 160 km² of rainforest and encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the great Virunga Mountains, namely Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo. The Dian Fossey tomb is found in between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke this area has four mountain gorilla families. Mountain Sabinyo is considered as the oldest mountain in the Virunga volcanoes, commonly known as the old man’s teeth because of its scenic view.
- Activities at Volcanoes national park include:
- Bisoke hike. Standing 3711 meters (12175 feet) above sea level, Mount Bisoke is an inactive volcano in Rwanda, with part of it located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is referred to as Mt. Visoke. Rwanda is home to Mount Bisoke’s summit which is mostly visited beacause of the large Crater Lake so tourists hike it to reach to the summit. You could surprise your loved one with it.
- Dian fossey tomb hike, visit this magnificent tomb of this great primatologist.
- Karisimbi hike you can surprise your loved one by hiking this longest volcanoes in Virunga.
- Golden monkey trekking. These magnificent features have lively behaviors like leaping through trees, feeding are what you will experience on a tip with purpose these endangered primates could provide you the best experience.
- Gorilla trekking is a life time experience where you could surprise your loved ones with imagine hiking on the trails to go and have 1 hour with these amazing creatures that share 98% of our DNA.
- Nature walks, these can be done in groups or a single person, Volcanoes national park boosts with a nature of trails that you can hike with your loved one on this special trip.
- Volcanoes national park only has mountain gorillas and not low land gorillas, also the only type of monkeys that it has are the golden monkeys.
- It has 24 mountain gorilla families and 5 troops of golden monkeys. Golden monkey trekking can be done by 11am, when doing gorilla trekking activity it is the responsibility of the guide to choose a gorilla family for his tourist. The Susa gorilla family is the furthest mountain gorilla family to trek, it is good for those who head to Gisenyi after the gorilla trekking activity.
Other places to visit while in Volcanoes National park are:
- Ellen DeGeneres campus. This place was established to promote the Dian Fossey fund that has been here for over 50 years. It has a projector and virtual reality point where you can watch the lifestyle of mountain gorillas, from feeding, how they care for their young ones, rest, protect young ones and have virtual reality. The place also has the posters indicating the feeding lifestyle of mountain gorillas, what is dangerous to them, different mountain gorillas that Dian Fossey named.
- The Iby’icawu Cultural village provides the local Rwandan culture where you watch them perform to the tourists, experience the local wine making process, metal smelting, how to store crops using granaries, how to make ghee.
Opulent accommodation facilities to sleep in while in Volcanoes national park.
A great accommodation facility can enhance your stay while at Volcanoes National park, so it is wise to choose the ultimate facility to have your stay. The following are some of the facilities that could offer the best experience to you while in Volcanoes National park as you are given a first priority when doing gorilla trekking with briefings being held in some of these lodges.
Singita Volcanoes National park, the Natural Perfection in Rwanda
Singita Volcanoes National park is an oasis in the desert offering fabulous views of the great Virunga volcanoes of Sabyinyo, Gahinga, and Muhabura. It is surrounded by high-altitude forests and the weather condition here is always chilly in the morning. With its magnificent surroundings, eco-friendly luxurious space, Singita Volcanoes was established to capture the delicate but resilient nature of Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas located only 10 minutes away from Volcanoes National park headquarters in Kinigi. Handcrafted accents embellish the well created areas in the lodge, and the interiors highlight local design which offers the utmost experience for tourists. Each apartment is made more comfortable by private heated plunge pools and both indoor and outdoor fireplaces, while the main lodge has a wine cellar, interactive kitchen, “bar-deli,” and a fire pit for socializing.
Other amenities in the lodge include: in room massage treatment, singita boutique and gallery store, complementary wifi throughout the lodge, a dedicated gear room, wine cellar and tastings.
Amakoro Songa Africa, a heavenly experience in a country reclaimed.
Words only can’t express how spectacular Amakoro Lodge is. The location is right next to Volcanoes National Park viewing the stunning mountain Sabinyo, Muhabura and Gahinga. It is 9 minutes from the park headquarters.
But what really makes it special is the beautiful setting, the stunning lodge, and lovely rooms. The dining is delicious, served in family style.
The most special part of Amakoro are the staff. Their attention to detail, kindness to tourists is extraordinary. It is a privilege to stay here.
The guests are welcomed by dance, it does not have a gym, swimming pool, mosquitoes and animals but they have massage though not complementary and a gift shop. They have family villas, Single cottages and suit cottages.
One and only Gorilla’s Nest lodge, the best way to start your gorilla trekking adventure.
Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime expedition, up-close experience with the rare and magnificent mountain gorillas which wander freely in their natural environment, near One &Only Gorilla’s Nest, which is nestled in the foothills of the stunning Virunga Volcano Range. It is 17 minutes away from the park headquarters.
Quality, kindness, thoughtfulness are key considerations taken. From arrival you are treated like royalty. Every aspect of your stay is a treasure, from the accommodation to the meals, the spa, gym, pool, restaurant, bar, reception packed fridge with all nibbles, chocolates, nuts are completely free. In a fabulous location to go gorilla trekking. Just perfect in so many ways. It is a best point for enjoying a special day in Rwanda.
Wilderness Bisate where wilderness does it again.
Bisate Lodge is located on an eroded volcanic cone, its vicinity offers breathtaking views of the volcanic mountain summits of Bisoke, Karisimbi, and Mikeno which rise through the adjoining Volcanoes National Park’s Afro-alpine forests where gorilla trekking takes place from. It is 31 minutes away from the Volcanoes National park headquarters but located near trails for gorilla trekking, gorilla trekkers who sleep here are given first priority where arrangements to bring in rangers in the evening who brief the trekkers in the lodge before they go for gorilla trekking the next day takes place. It has luxurious rooms with private bathrooms with maximize comfort, coziness, and vistas while adhering to environmental standards and capturing the spirit of rural Rwanda. With a touch of fire points it provides the best protection in the cold Rwanda evenings.