Volcanoes National Park: In the Realm of Mountain Gorillas.
Within the heart of East Africa in Rwanda, lies an epic wonderland where nature’s outlook encounters the untamed awesomeness and beauty, known as the Volcanoes National Park.
A natural sanctuary landmark teeming with ancient forests and mist-covered mountains holds a mystical significance which surpasses even the boundaries of geography.
Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s largest national park and a natural wonder in the north-western region of Rwanda spanning over 160 km2 of rainforest and also encompasses 5 of the 8 volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, which include Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo.
The park borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. And this place was the base for the primatologist Dian Fossey located.
Deep in the heart of this vast natural wonderland, rests the magnificent Mountain gorillas. These awe-inspiring gentle giants are part of the primate kingdom, and inhabit the dense vegetation. Each family led by a silverback gorilla is bound by complex social bonds, roam the dense forests with gentleness in their massive presence.
Encountering these gentle giants in their natural habitat is an experience that surpasses the usual, a raw connection between human and wild creatures leaving an ever-lasting mark on the soul and mind.
Not only the mountain gorillas call this sanctuary home, a harmony of life plays out across the vast volcanic slopes. Encounter the rare Golden monkeys as they swing gracefully through the branches, and their colourful coats displaying like rays of sunshine among the rich green hues.
Where exotic birds weave displaying patterns across the sky, and their songs harmonizing with the whispering leaves.
