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VULCANOES NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES
Visitors to Volcanoes National Park hoping to spend a magical hour with the legendary
gorillas in the mist will undoubtedly pass through and stay in Musanze, a quaint moun-
tain town with a wealth of interesting activities to enjoy.
Gorilla Nest Golf Course Whether you’re just enjoying the serenity
on the lake shore or taking a guided canoe
For lovers of golf, there are few golf courses ride out on the water, the twin lakes are
on earth more picturesque than the Gorilla a blessedly cool escape from the jungle
Nest. heat.
Attached to the Gorilla Nest Lodge, this nine
hole golf course is set against the breathtak- Dian Fossey Grave Site Visit
ing backdrop of the Virunga Volcano and the
Volcanoes A visit to the grave site of Dian Fossey and
National Park. her companion, Digit is a must for any-
body with a passion for gorillas or conser-
Village Walk vation. This five hour guided hike takes
you to where Fossey and Digit were bur-
A walk through a local farming community is ied. Located within the Volcanoes National
a great way to get in a little exercise and gain Park
an invaluable insight into local life in modern
Rwanda. Red Rock Cultural Center
Seeing how modern Rwandans live and work Part hostel and part cultural exchange,
away from the hustle and bustle of Kigali and Red Rocks is a popular tourist stop due to
Musanze town’s tourism driven economy gives the large variety of activities available to
a very different impression of the country. visitors.You can learn how to make tradi-
tional Rwanda handicrafts, brew your own
Buhanga Sacred Forest banana beer, visit nearby villages, prepare
your own Rwandan lunch, or simply enjoy
Home to a brilliant array of birds and interacting with the locals.
butterflies, this small but beautiful patch
of forest is criss-crossed by a number Twin Lakes
of trails and viewing platforms for those
wishing to hike or soak in the area’s con- Closer to Musanze than Lake Kivu, the
siderable natural beauty. twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera are of-
ten over looked but rarely unappreciated
Visit Musanze Cave by those who make the time to visit them.
opportunity before descending into the
Home to a large bat colony, this 2 kilome- darkness for a guided tour.
tre long volcanic cave was created approx-
mately 65 million years ago.The cave’s
large entrance is draped in jungle green-
ery, making for a dramatic photo
