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volcano climbing Volcano climbing in Volcanoes National Park. Volcano climbing as a tourist activity offers an incredible experience to guests as they traverse through the thick Afro-montane forests overlooking distinct landscapes. The activity exposes the traveler to the thrill of reaching the top of the volcanic massif. The breathtaking views of the surrounding diverse landscapes unveiled when at the summit and the rumbling sound of the world beneath you are nothing but an exciting experience. It feels like being on top of the world. Guests on the hike are exposed to views of diverse fauna and floral species especially the primates including the black and white colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, l’hoests, vervets, olive baboons, and crowned monkeys. Visitors also set their eyes on beautiful bird species, especially the hamerkops, African fish eagles, turacos, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black bee eaters, cinnamons, egrets, cuckoo shrike, secretary birds, African paradise flycatchers and scavengers.   Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes National Park is situated on the northern edge of Rwanda in the Virunga conservation area. Volcanoes climbing is one of the adrenaline-triggering activities visitors can indulge in when in the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to a large scope of biodiversity including a diverse array of breathtaking landscapes. The park comprises five of the eight Virunga mountain ranges that are available for hiking to visitors all through the year. The volcanoes available to climb in Volcanoes National Park incorporate Mount Karisimbi. Mount Karisimbi is one of the five volcanoes of Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park. It is an extinct stratovolcano, part of the diverse Virunga mountain ranges. It is situated at the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Karisimbi elevates up to 4507 meters above sea level, it is the highest of the 8 Virunga mountains and therefore offers