Musanze volcanoes break without a gorilla permit in 4 days (3 nights)

4 days · Rwanda

A single base in Musanze, reached by road from Kigali, for travellers who want to see the Virunga volcanoes without buying a gorilla permit. The first afternoon has a canoe trip. The days that follow can include golden monkey tracking, a village visit near Kinigi, or a hike such as the climb to Mount Bisoke's crater lake or the trail to Dian Fossey's grave. The drive back to Kigali follows breakfast on the last day, and a gorilla trek can replace one of the hikes.

The route, stop by stop

1. Musanze, Rwanda · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — By road from Kigali

Three nights in one place leave room for golden monkeys, a volcano hike and a canoe trip with no packing between days.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Rwanda.

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