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Photo Guide | Volcanoes National Park

  • Bunnik Tours
  • 22 Jan 20

Located in northwest Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is a haven for the rare and endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Spanning over 160 square kilometres, the national park is covered in rainforest and bamboo. It is also home to five volcanoes! Let’s take a look at some of the wildlife experiences here!

The Endangered Mountain Gorillas

These amazing creatures are the largest living primates on earth! Seeing them in their natural habitat, feeding and playing with their young is well worth the trek through Volcanoes National Park.

Gorilla 1

Baby Gorilla

Gorilla 2

Gorilla 3

Gorilla 4

Gorilla 5

Gorilla 6

 

The beautiful Golden Monkeys

As their name suggests, these interesting monkeys have striking golden fur, which is contrasted by black fur on their limbs. It’s a fantastic experience to see these adorable primates interact and graze on leaves and fruit.

Golden Monkey 1

Golden Monkey 3

Golden monkey 4

Golden monkey 5

Golden Monkey 6

 

Ibyiwacu Cultural Village (Ex-Poachers Village) - Rwanda

This award winning conservation initiative is where former poachers were convinced to renounce their old ways and become conservation activists.

Cultural Village 1

Cultural Village 2

Cultural Village 3

See Rwanda for yourself on our Gorillas of Rwanda independent tour.

All photos by Bunnik Tours’ Dennis Bunnik and Emily Fraser.

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