Virunga [2026]

: Beyond gorillas, the park is the only site on Earth to host three types of great apes: mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, and eastern chimpanzees. It also boasts more bird species than the entire United States. The Landscape: Fire, Ice, and Jungle

: Visitors can embark on life-changing treks to spend an hour with habituated gorilla families, an experience many describe as a "magical hour". Virunga

Virunga : A Century of Guardianship and Untamed Beauty Deep in the Albertine Rift Valley of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies a land of extremes, where fire meets ice and ancient primates share the shadows with forest elephants. This is Virunga National Park , Africa’s oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site that has stood as a beacon of hope for over 100 years. The Wildlife: Meeting the Mountain Giants : Beyond gorillas, the park is the only

Virunga is famously home to about one-third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. These "gentle giants" are making a remarkable comeback; recent reports from early 2026 highlight new births within the Munyaga family, showcasing the success of dedicated conservation efforts. Virunga : A Century of Guardianship and Untamed

The park’s name comes from the Kinyarwanda word ibirunga , meaning "volcanoes". Journey to Virunga National Park - Scott Ramsay