Volcanoes National Park is situated in northwestern Rwanda and is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. It was reopened in 1999; it has experienced a growing number of visitors each day, thanks in large part to its role as the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. Tourists can catch a rare glimpse of the mountain gorillas in this region. Beyond gorillas, however, Volcanoes National Park is also able to offer some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and diverse vegetation. It is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and covers more than 125km2, including five extinct volcanoes: Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Karisimbi and Bisoke.