Virunga
Democratic Republic of the Congo, North Kivu Province
Virunga
LocationDemocratic Republic of the Congo, North Kivu Province
RegionNorth Kivu Province
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-0.8330°, 29.5000°
Established1925
Area7800
Nearest CityGoma (5 mi)
Major CityGoma (5 mi)
Entrance Fee400
About Virunga
Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park features an exceptional diversity of landscapes including active volcanoes, savannas, forests, and glaciers. It is home to about one-third of the world's remaining mountain gorillas and contains more bird, mammal, and reptile species than any other protected area in Africa.