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Gorillas & Volcanoes at Africa's Oldest Park
Virunga spans glaciers, lava lakes, and equatorial forests along the Great Rift. It shelters about a third of the world’s mountain gorillas plus active Nyiragongo volcano, bubbling lava lakes, and remote savannas.
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June to September
Duration
3-4 Days
Difficulty
Challenging
Location
DRC
Experience
What To Do
Climb through lush slopes of Mikeno volcano to encounter mountain gorilla families.
Overnight trek to the crater rim for views of the world’s largest lava lake.
Join researchers in the Tongo forest to observe wild chimp behavior.
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Plan Your Trip
June to September, December to February
Fly into Kigali or Goma then transfer to park HQ at Rumangabo (permits required)
Mikeno Lodge, Bukima Tented Camp, and mountain shelters on Nyiragongo
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