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

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

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park – home to thrilling adventures and iconic wildlife. Be immersed in the area’s magical allure - from misty rainforests to tiny chameleons, golden monkeys and the star of the show, an unforgettable hour in the company of a mountain gorilla family: https://bit.ly/3OMiulu #Wilderness #WeAreWilderness #WildernessDestinations #EarthsUltimateUntamedPlaces #Conservation #Community #Impact #LuxuryTravel | Wilderness

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 certains des

Today marks 100 years since the establishment of Virunga National Park. On 21 April 1925, Virunga became Africa’s first national park. A century later, it remains one of the world’s most important protected areas — home to iconic wildlife and a source of life and resilience for millions. But today, the challenges are greater than ever. Much of the Park and surrounding region is now under rebel control. Amid instability, the Virunga Alliance continues its mission — to protect nature, support comm