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Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks
Admire mountain gorillas up close and explore Africa's first World Heritage-listed national park at Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks. The tranquil yet war-torn sanctuary extends across 7,800 sq km (3,000 sq mi), sheltering 25 percent of the world's mountain gorilla population. Explore three zones of the park--the Rwenzori Mountains in the north; Lake Edward, Ishasha river valley, and Rwindi plains in the center; and slopes of Mikeno volcano to the south. Go on a hiking journey towards the towering 5,000 m (16,400 ft) glacier-carved peaks to observe the endless landscape of lush forest, swamp, and savannah. Use our Goma day trip planner to visit Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks on your trip to Goma, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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I attempted to visit Virunga twice. Once in March of 2020 and once in July of 2021. My first attempt was called off in the 2 days prior due to the initial COVID lockdowns. My second was called off...
I attempted to visit Virunga twice. Once in March of 2020 and once in July of 2021. My first attempt was called off in the 2 days prior due to the initial COVID lockdowns. My second was called off... more »
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After great Comparison between Uganda, Rwanda & Congo, we finally decided to visit the mountain gorillas in Congo since the gorilla permit was cheaper compared to the other two countries. Don't miss..... more
After great Comparison between Uganda, Rwanda & Congo, we finally decided to visit the mountain gorillas in Congo since the gorilla permit was cheaper compared to the other two countries. Don't miss..... more »
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Virunga National Park (PNVi) is among the oldest national park in DR Congo. It’s Africa’s most biodiverse protected area, home to over one thousand species of mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian as well as 1/3 of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Located on the eastern edge of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, Virunga has become known as the park of fire and ice for its diverse habitats ranging from the Rwenzori peaks to savanna and volcanic plains.
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It's a place full of hills and big trees
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