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Most visitors arrive in Rwanda via Kigali International Airport (KGL), located on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali.
Volcanoes National Park is located in the north of the country, about 105km/65mi from Kigali, 60km/37mi from Gisenyi (Rubavu) and 10km/6mi from Ruhengeri (Musanze). Note that the speed limit in Rwanda is 60km per hour throughout. The drive from Kigali takes about 2½ hours* and from Gisenyi 1½ hours*.
All participants in any activity at the park must report to the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7 AM. Therefore, it is recommended to stay close to the park, or in nearby Ruhengeri.
There are no scheduled domestic flights to Volcanoes National Park.
Akagera Aviation offers charter helicopter transfers to anywhere in the country, including Volcanoes National Park.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
441 Volcanoes NP Gorilla Tours
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to Rwanda page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.