April 2022

Munyaga gorilla family in Virunga national park was one of the gorilla groups that was not habituated for tourism purposes before 1998 but it was known by many researchers during that time. The gorilla group had numerous interactions with Buhanga family and some of its members had to join the Munyaga group. Some of the mountain gorillas that joined Munyaga group include Kasole and Mawazo who are brothers and silverbacks

Nyakamwe gorilla family in Virunga national park started forming in 2014. The family was led by a silverback called Nyakamwe and this was from Rugendo gorilla family. When Nyakamwe was leaving Nyakamwe gorilla family, he left with his brother Humba to form their own family. They were able to form a group of about 16 members but because of fights between these two brothers, a separation took place and Nyakamwe was

Nyiragongo hiking tours- Mount Nyiragongo is one of the most outstanding and active volcanoes in the whole world with a caldera summit that is 1.2km wide making it the largest active lava lake in the world. Mountain Nyiragongo is located in Virunga national park birth in the easter part of DR Congo. The volcano is the most active in the world with its eruption having taken place in May 2022.

Nyungwe forest national park is one of the 4 national parks in Rwanda. The national park is located in the southwestern part of the country towards the border with Burundi. The park is located west of DR Congo and south of Lake Kivu. Nyungwe forest national park is among the most visited places in Rwanda because it is famous for the chimpanzees that have found there in this place. Chimpanzee trekking

Are you intending to visit Virunga national park? There are requirements you need before accessing the park and this means you have to move with them on the day you are coming to visit the park in order to be allowed into the country. After confirming your safari to Virunga national park, you have to get a valid yellow fever vaccination card, Congo visit visa and you need to have

Rugendo gorilla family in Virunga national park is one of the families that can be trekked from the Jomba area. Rugendo gorilla family was one of the gorilla families to be first habituated in Virunga national park in 1984 and other families like Rugabo gorilla family and Zunguruka gorilla family. Rugendo gorilla family started with 10 members but kept on increasing to 18 members by 1998 due to an increase in

Rumangabo town is located north of Lake Kivu and it is a military base for troops that keep security in Virunga national park. The town is situated 3.5 km away from Virunga national park offices. Rumangabo town is one of the areas in DR Congo visited by tourists are on Virunga national park safaris. Travelers can get to Rumangabo town in just a single day from Kigali using the Goma

Rwenzori Mountains DR Congo- Previously known as Ruwenzori ranges, Rwenzori is a mountain range located on the border of Uganda and DR Congo. In DR Congo, Mountain Rwenzori is located in the northeastern side of the country. Mountain Rwenzori is 5,109 meters above sea level with the highest peak Margherita snow-capped. Rwenzori mountain in DR Congo is one of the best places to go hiking in Africa with stunning views

What tourism activities are done at Tchegera island in Virunga national park of DR Congo? Tchegera island is located off the northern shores of Lake Kivu giving stunning views of the lake and Virunga volcano namely Mount Nyiragongo and Mount Nyamuragira. The island is a perfect place to visit and relax after a safari in Virunga national park. The island is one of the best places to visit after gorilla

10 Tips for hiking mount Nyiragongo- Nyiragongo hiking is one of the most challenging but rewarding tourism activities that you need to do if you are a traveler. The mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in the world having last erupted in May 2021. Hiking to the summit of Nyiragongo gives you an opportunity to encounter the largest lava lake, some of the animals of Virunga national park,