Volcanos National Park

While most African hinterlands outside of the Great Rift Valley must compete with the likes of Kruger and Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, when it comes to Rwanda's Volcanos National Park's untamed, mist-topped backcountry, all bets are off!

Yes, the once-smoking calderas of massive peaks like Karisimbi and jagged Sabyinyo sit atop this extremely stunning conservation area, which is contiguous with Virunga across the border. Visitors will find rich montane forests and dense groves of African redwoods all around these jagged volcanic summits. There's also a hidden gem among them: the ultra-rare mountain gorilla! Volcanos National Park is really worth-living.

• Location: HH9V+3WF, Ruhengeri, Rwanda
• Timing: 6AM - 5PM
• Famous for: To most Rwandans, the Volcanoes National Park is a symbol of natural beauty and a source of cash for the country's coffers
• Entry Fee: The Volcanoes National Park is free to visit, however activities are priced separately according on your preferences
• Best Time To Visit: The greatest time to visit Volcanoes Park is from June through September, when the temperatures are at their highest