Virunga
🗓 2 daysTrack mountain gorillas.
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Virunga National Park's gorilla trekking and the overnight hike to Nyiragongo's lava lake are world-class, but access is limited and security varies sharply.
IMPORTANT: much of the DRC has serious safety concerns — check advisories and travel only with the park's official operations.
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Track mountain gorillas.
Hike to a glowing lava lake.
Lakeside gateway to Virunga.
Track mountain gorillas.
Hike to a glowing lava lake.
Lakeside gateway to Virunga.
Scenic lake on the border.
Track mountain gorillas.
Hike to a glowing lava lake.
Lakeside gateway to Virunga.
Scenic lake on the border.
Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required (Virunga arranges permits for park visits). A yellow-fever certificate is required. Check advisories carefully — much of the country is unsafe. Always verify with the official DR Congo immigration / e-visa website before travelling.
A third of the world's mountain gorillas.
Camp above an active lava lake.
Habituated chimps in Virunga.
One of Africa's Great Lakes.
The world's second-largest.
