Just a three hour drive from Kigali, Volcanoes National Park encompasses 160 km2 (60mi2) in a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, with evergreen and bamboo forests. The national park includes five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains, with Karisimbi being the highest at 4,507 m (14,785 ft). The lush slopes of these volcanoes provide a dramatic natural setting for one of the most thrilling and memorable wildlife experiences: seeing the mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. Roughly half of the world’s wild population of mountain gorillas reside on the Rwandan slopes of the Virungas massif. This is also the setting for the film Gorillas in the Mist, an autobiography about Diane Fossey, who set up the Karisoke.Surrounded by lush green landscapes, with panoramic mountain views Short drive to Volcanoes National Park, the gateway to gorilla trekking Meals provided 3 times a dayResearch Center and dedicated her life to these wonderful animals.