Virunga National Park comprises three main sectors: the Northern, Central, and Southern sectors, covering an area of 7,769 sq km. Each of these sectors is home to unique wildlife, including the Hamlyn monkey, hippopotamus, and forest elephant. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Tristan Chopard (1) / Virunga National Park (2, 3, 4) #NatureConservation #Biodiversity #HamlynMonkey #ForestElephant #Hippopotamus #ConservationEfforts #AfricanWildlife #DRCongo | Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park is Africa’s largest protected area. Active volcanoes, towering mountains, shifting weather patterns, forests, lakes, wetlands and savannah all combine to create some of the most stunning views found anywhere on the planet.⁠ ⁠ - - - - - ⁠ ⁠ Le Parc National des Virunga est la plus grande zone protégée d'Afrique. Des volcans actifs, des montagnes imposantes, des tendances climatiques variées, des forêts, des lacs, des zones humides et des savanes se combinent pour créer certa

For a century, Virunga has safeguarded one of Earth’s most extraordinary ecosystems — protecting mountain gorillas, vital habitats, and rich biodiversity.⁠ ⁠100 years of conservation in the heart of Africa.⁠ #Virunga100 #GivingSeason #GiveBackToNature | Virunga National Park

360 bird’s eye view of Virunga’s gorilla sector and Nyiragongo volcano, home to the world’s largest lava lake. To book a gorilla or volcano trek with Virunga National Park, please see our website at visitvirunga.org. Hope to see you soon! | Virunga National Park

Africa's first national park: Virunga | CNN Travel

The twin mountain gorillas appeared to be in good health and were recently observed with their mother, Mafuko, and silverback Kanamaharagi, the little brother of silverback Bageni, by their side. The twins’ father is believed to be Bageni, the dominant silverback of the Park’s largest mountain gorilla family. They are expected to be named in two weeks, when they turn four weeks old, and in the meantime, continue to be closely monitored. - - - - - - - - - Les gorilles de montagne jumeaux ont réce

Together, we’ve protected Virunga National Park for a century. This Giving Tuesday, your gift will help protect it for the next — for wildlife, for communities, for generations to come. . . #Virunga100 #GivingTuesday2025 #GivingSeason #SupportUs | Virunga National Park