Affordable activities To Do in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Affordable activities To Do in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, a trip to Volcanoes National Park is one of the incredible and exceptional safaris while in Rwanda. Tourists can still experience the impressive landscapes and wildlife within the park at a very affordable time. Volcanoes national park is among the outstanding natural wonders that are found in the land of a thousand hills, also popularly referred to as ‘Parc National Des Volcans’. The park is very close to Kigali city, just 2 hours and 30 mins from the city to it. The park is home to gorillas and also golden monkeys, though it still has other attractions. The park is also a home to the five ancient volcanoes such as Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhavura, Gahinga and many more.
Some of the budget activities to do while in Volcanoes national park include,
Hiking To Dian Fossey Tomb.
This is one of the budget activities to carry out while in volcanoes national park. Dian Fossey was a rat primatologist who spent almost all her preserving and conserving wildlife and today her tomb serves as one of the best attractions with on the park. She greatly fought all the poaching activities.
Today different tourists hike to her tomb in order to see and also have detailed information about her great works with in Karisoke research centre. While at Karisoke research centre, you will be able to see the different works of Dian Fossey, her writing and also her drawings, Affordable activities To Do in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, a trip to Volcanoes National Park is one of the incredible and exceptional safaris while in Rwanda. Tourists can still experience the impressive landscapes and wildlife within the park at a very affordable time. Volcanoes national park is among the outstanding natural wonders
Hiking to her tomb is approximately a 3 hour activity, but it still depends on one’s physical effort and it costs $75. While on your hiking expedition, you can have a chance to see a number of primate species such as the golden monkeys, and also the bird species.
Hiking Mount Karisimbi.
This is another tourism activity that can still be carried out while in volcanoes national park on budget. Mount Karisimbi is among the five volcanoes that are with in Volcanoes national park. Karisimbi is one of the tallest peaks in Africa. The mountain has a height of 4507 m. Hiking to this mountain usually takes 2 days so it needs physical fitness. The briefing starts at the park headquarters.
While hiking at this mountain, you will be able to have clear views of the volcanoes national park, the top of Rwenzori mountains, and also Mount Nyiragongo at large. To hike this mountain, one needs to have a hiking permit which is $400.
Visit the Twin Lakes.
Volcanoes National Park has a variety of budget activities that can be done in the park such as visiting the twin lakes. The twin lakes are situated between Musanze and the border of Uganda. The twin lakes are Bulera and Ruhundo.
These twin lakes are one of the must-see destinations with in Rwanda. Many tourists from gorilla trekking always visit this area to have relaxation.
Some of the activities to do with in Volcanoes national park include boat cruises, swimming, fishing and many more. Apart from the activities that can be done while in the park, you can still enjoy the nice picturesque views, and the well terraced hills and also the blue crystal waters that can easily be seen from he near by hills.
Bird watching
Volcanoes National Park is one of the best birding destinations in the world. Budget travellers can still carry out birding and still have an interesting trip. The park harbours both migratory and also the endemics. Birding in volcanoes national park also allows you to fully explore the parks diverse ecosystems.
Some of the birds to see include the Rwenzori Batis, Ruwenzori Turaco, African Rwenzori, paradise fly catcher, red faced woodland warblers, collared Apalis and many others.
Visit Ibyiwachu Cultural Village.
Tourists can still visit Ibyiwachu cultural village and still entice up their safari. This is a wonderful destination to exhibit Rwanda’s culture and also relate with the local people.
While at the gorilla guardian village you will be able to experience and also fully immerse yourself in Rwandan culture, music, traditional songs, and also their way of life. This place offers chances to tourists.
Furthermore, you will still observe different craft shops and also the art galleries where you will appreciate the works of the local people that is to say you can buy some of their art pieces. You can also visit the Batwa community, where you will interact with them. You will learn more about their history and also their past life, for example how they used to make fire out of sticks, see their local medicines that cured their disease and also their hunting skills. A visit at the gorilla guardian village is among the few activities that fully give you detailed information.
Exploring Musanze Caves
These are one of the great attractions while on a safari in volcanoes national park. These caves are very symbolic and of great importance during the ancient times since they served as grounds for crowning new kings. The caves also acted as a refugee centre for many people during the 1994 genocide massacre. However today, the caves are still one of the great attractions because of the various attractions it carries. Exploring the caves usually lasts for 2 to 3 hours. While inside the cave, one will be able to spot many bats on the walls, and also great views of the wider Virunga ranges such as Karisimbi, Gahinga and Muhabura. Upon finishing visiting the caves, you can decide to visit the local people in their local communities and learn a lot of things such as making hunting tools, weaving baskets, making local beers and many more.
Budget Accommodations While In Volcanoes National Park.
There are so many budget accommodations that are with in Volcanoes national park. These budget accommodations are in form of guest houses, hostels, inns and also the lodges.
Some of the budget accommodations to consider include Hotel Muhabura, Kinigi guest house, Villa gorilla lodge and many others. A budget trip in volcanoes national park is also interesting because still you receive quality services, comfortable rooms at a very low cost.
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