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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla / Gorilla beringei) in the wild
near Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda is one of the top spots to sight Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla / Gorilla beringei) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla / Gorilla beringei)

BEST TIME TO SEE

June-September, January-February: Dry seasons make trekking easier for gorilla sightings.

SIGHTING TIP

Book guided treks with permits; stay quiet to observe gorilla family groups.

Coordinates

1.4667°S, 29.5000°E

HABITAT

Tropical forests, montane forests

CONSERVATION STATUS

Critically Endangered (Western); Endangered (Eastern)

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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