Africa’s oldest protected area, the Virunga National Park is situated in the centre of the Albertine Rift of the Great Rift Valley. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s oldest national park and has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Virunga park was founded by King Albert of Belgium and at first it
How to Get Gorilla Permits for Congo
Obtaining a gorilla trekking permit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one essential thing every trekker on Congo safari should put into consideration. A gorilla permit is an essential tool when it comes to gorilla trekking safaris in the DR Congo or any gorilla destination. It is what lets you trek one
5 Things to Know About the Virunga
Virunga region is a centre of wonders! The region is made up of a chain of Mountains along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Uganda. The mountain range is a branch of the Albertine Rift Mountains, which border the western branch of the East African Rift. Below are