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

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

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

Marking the Park’s centennial, 'Virunga: 100 Years of an Exceptional Park' tells the story of Africa’s oldest and most biologically diverse protected area. Written by over 40 experts, the book traces Virunga’s rich history, honors its defenders, and highlights its crucial role in promoting peace and development in a region marked by conflict. Support the Park by ordering your copy today — available in English and French. All proceeds go directly to protecting Virunga National Park → bit.ly/Virun

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

Crafted with 63% dark chocolate grown near Virunga National Park, this handcrafted, limited-edition vegan chocolate gorilla honors the Park’s centennial and the mountain gorillas it protects 🦍🍫 #Virunga100 #VeganChocolate #EasterEggs | Virunga National Park

Le Parc National des Virunga peut être difficile d’accès, mais il reste proche du cœur de nombreux passionnés à travers le monde. En commandant un exemplaire de notre livre du 100ᵉ anniversaire pour un proche, vous offrirez un souvenir de ce lieu unique – à garder avec soin au fil du temps. « Livre fascinant, retraçant l’histoire et les difficultés rencontrées par le Parc et les personnes qui contribuent à le faire vivre. Photographies magnifiques et objet à garder précieusement. » – Jenny Shaw