Virunga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo an is the continent’s most biologically diverse protected area.
Situated in a region which has been deeply impacted by the effects of war and armed conflict for over 20 years, Virunga is currently protected by a dedicated team of 689 Rangers. These local men and women go through intensive training, risking their lives on a daily basis to safeguard the Park’s exceptional wildlife, including the last of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.