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Volcanoes National Park is a Rwandan Virunga Mountains park, established in 1925 and long associated with mountain gorilla conservation.
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Is Volcanoes National Park the place to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda?
Yes, Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda's best-known mountain gorilla trekking destination. The park is in the Virunga Mountains and has been associated with gorilla conservation since the work of Dian Fossey.
When was Volcanoes National Park established?
Volcanoes National Park was established in 1925, making it one of Africa's older protected areas. It protects part of the Virunga volcanic range in northwestern Rwanda.
What mountains are inside or near Volcanoes National Park?
The park includes parts of the Virunga volcanoes, including mountains such as Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga, and Sabyinyo. These volcanic landscapes are central to the habitat of Rwanda's mountain gorillas.
What is the Dian Fossey connection to Volcanoes National Park?
Dian Fossey carried out influential mountain gorilla research in the Virunga region and founded the Karisoke Research Center in 1967. Her work made Volcanoes National Park internationally known for gorilla conservation.
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