Virunga National Park

Incredible, I went in with Monroe Kelly and he led us to the lost city of Zinge, it was amazing. We were going to pick up everything but these ugly gorillas showed up and started slaughtering all of us. My good friend Kahaaga was massacred and all I could do was look at the sad face on Monroe. Lucky a former CIA agent Ms. Ross was there to save us with a makeshift laser she found.

What an overwhelming experience - Virunga is a piece of heaven on earth! This park is rich in natural resources, the people are so warm and friendly. I feel very attached and hopeful about returning soon. It exceeded all my expectations.

This is a beautiful park located in eastern DRC. For the information of travellers, the park isn’t open due to security concerns. There had been cases of kidnapping for foreign nationals previously in the park. Moreover , you will find only MONUSCO and rangers in the park . Though , wildlife in the park in amazing. We pray that government of DRC take measures to open this park soon for the wildlife lovers. ICCN(rangers) facilitate movement in the park. So one needs to create good contacts with rangers. There is another possibility if you are working UN because UN has military compound in Rwindi from where complète savannah if park is seen. The prominent animals which can be seen here are antelopes , baboons and some birds. If you are lucky you can also see elephants and some predators . For more information , you can directly message me .

If you are still wondering whether Virunga in the DRC is the best place to see the mountain gorillas - stop. It is THE place to first meet them. It is THE place where you can meet people who are risking their lifes everyday to make this world a better place, not only for the animals, but also for the local population. Virunga staff has the security under 100% control. Mikeno lodge is first class, Senkwekwe orphanage is now open for visitors again. I would definitely come back.

One of the most beautiful places on earth. The people, the landscape and the views will cling to you eyes and heart drawing you back time and again. The trek up Nyiragongo is tough but worth every grueling step. The gorillas plentiful, wild and heart stompingly close and real. And then there is the Kibumba Eco Lodge where the staff, accommodations, views and food will please even the most sophisticated adventurer. Don’t miss this place. Just don’t.

What a beautiful, well run, comfortable and diverse park. The staff was amazing and the facilities exceeded all expectations. A perfect and adventurous holiday.

Travelled here with my family in August the place is amazing, but my advice to any travellers is learn a bit of French, read some gorilla books and also at least one on DRC to get more out of it. The advantage of Virunga over other gorilla viewing experiences is that you can be sure of very small groups. In our case it was just the 4 of us plus the rangers. The park is stunning, gorilla experience magical but equally worth a visit is the village next to the park, make sure you walk down to the village and bring some biscuits for the kids. We brought footballs and pens at advice of Virunga - but they dont have the money for paper....So biscuits, clothes etc. would have probably been better. While its easy to come here and think and see only gorillas, without helping the people who live next to the park the likely hood is there will be no park, these people need the land that that is home to the gorillas as much as the gorillas do.

What an experience! We stayed at the Kibumba lodge and it was epic. A lodge with a great view at the Nyiragongo. Seeing the gorillas in their natural habitat is the most amazing thing I've experienced so far. The hike in the forest can be challenging, but it is certainly worth it.