Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mountain gorillas are extremely endangered and here they live in a conflict zone, always in danger to be poached. Thanks to the dedicated rangers their constant care and efforts help preserve these incredible

animals.

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As for today, the park is taking bookings for trekking. The trip includes accommodation and guided tour. Since gorillas are also moving, the length of the hike will vary every time: it can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours. After the gorillas have been detected, the tourists get to spend 1 hour around them.

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