Volcanoes National Park

Bordering Uganda to the north and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, this 13,000 hectare national park is the centre of one of the world’s great wildlife highlights.  Made famous by Dian Fossey, the habituated mountain gorillas enthral visitors with their gentle power, intelligence and playful antics.  The gorilla trekking operation is extremely well organised and the resultant income, together with the twenty-four hour protection this affords, has undoubtedly helped keep these awesome yet endearing apes from extinction. The park is an area of outstanding beauty with its skyline of volcanic cones ringed by forests giving way to fertile farming terraces.  In addition to gorillas, there is plenty here to enthral the wildlife enthusiast including habituated golden monkeys, elephants, buffalos and around 180 species of bird including 13 endemic species.           

Gorillas Nest Lodge

Enjoying a rural setting in a grove of eucalyptus trees with wonderful views of the peaks of the Volcanoes National Park.  Rooms are of traditional stone construction, many benefiting from stunning views during clear weather.  There are a good bar and dining room with open fires to  keep away the evening chill.