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TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek. SAD NEWS ON ORPHAN GORILLAS FROM THE SENKWEKWE CENTER IN Sad news on orphan gorillas from the Senkwekwe Center in VirungaNational Park
TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek. SAD NEWS ON ORPHAN GORILLAS FROM THE SENKWEKWE CENTER IN Sad news on orphan gorillas from the Senkwekwe Center in VirungaNational Park
TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek. SAD NEWS ON ORPHAN GORILLAS FROM THE SENKWEKWE CENTER IN Sad news on orphan gorillas from the Senkwekwe Center in VirungaNational Park
TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek. SAD NEWS ON ORPHAN GORILLAS FROM THE SENKWEKWE CENTER IN Sad news on orphan gorillas from the Senkwekwe Center in VirungaNational Park
TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek. SAD NEWS ON ORPHAN GORILLAS FROM THE SENKWEKWE CENTER IN Sad news on orphan gorillas from the Senkwekwe Center in VirungaNational Park
TRANSPORTATION: RUMANGABO (MIKENO LODGE) Description. Transportation from Mikeno Lodge to Tongo is offered 7 days a week one time each day, departing at 8 a.m. Visitors must arrive in Tongo by 9 a.m. to go on the chimpanzee trek.VISIT
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Due to the recent eruption, tourism at Virunga National Park is temporarily suspended with the exception of Tchegera.* 01.About Virunga
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About Virunga
WELCOME TO VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARKAbout the Park
Located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Virunga is one of the world’s most biodiverse treasures and Africa’s oldest National Park. It’s home to more mammal, bird and reptile species than any other protected areas on the planet – including three extraordinarytaxa of Great Apes.
A Visit to Virunga
The Park abounds with breathtaking sights – dense jungles, vast bubbling lava lakes, wide savannah plains and glacier-clad mountains. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, a visit to Virunga is an experience unlike any other. For those seeking to encounter exceptional wildlife and landscapes, Virunga offers an unparalleledexperience.
In the southern sector, visitors can reach the summit of Mt. Nyiragongo, an active stratovolcano, to watch the world’s largest lava lake churn while camping on its crater’s rim. Guests looking to try their hand at mountaineering can climb the 5,109 m (16,761 ft) Rwenzori Mountains in the Park’s northern sector to explore high montane forests, before emerging to find the largest snow-capped glaciers left on the African continent. And for a truly African experience, visitors can take a safari through the vast savanna of the central sector’s Ishasha Plains, enjoying fantastic views of big mammal wildlife including elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo and giant forest hogs. Of the few remaining places left in the world to see endangered mountain gorillas, Virunga National Park stands as the most unique. Living peacefully on the forested slopes of the Park’s volcanoes, mountain gorillas are highly intelligent, good natured, and fascinating to observe. An encounter with Virunga’s mountain gorillas is an experience that will leave you awestruck and foreverchanged.
The Park also offers a range of accommodations for those looking to relax and unwind amongst stunning views – including the luxurious Mikeno Lodge, the serene simplicity of Tchegera Island, and the newly built Kibumba tented camp, starting point for gorilla trekking.02.
Accommodations
ACCOMMODATIONS
About our Accommodations Virunga National Park offers a selection of unique camps and lodges tovisitors.
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Treks
TREKS
About our Treks
Virunga National Park offers visitors a range of exceptional anddiverse treks.
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Packages
PACKAGES
About our Package
Guests can currently book packages for their visit to Virunga NationalPark.
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NYIRAGONGO PACKAGE
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MIKENO MIST
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LE PETIT MIKENO
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VIRUNGA CLASSIC
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THE GREAT APE
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Requirements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Requirement Checklist Before traveling to Virunga National Park it is important to first confirm that all requirements to enter into the DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda have been secured. It is also important to make sure that all immunizations are up-to-date and all applicable visas have been processed and printed.Immunizations
A YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED to enter the DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. After receiving the vaccine, you will receive a signed and stamped Yellow Fever Card, which you must bring with you onyour trip.
The certificate should show your full name, date of birth, and gender as written in your passport. Please note that you must receive this vaccine at least 10 days before departing for your trip.Applying for a Visa
Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN), the Congolese wildlife authority, has an agreement with Direction Générale de Migration (DGM), the Congolese immigration service, to facilitate obtaining 2-week, single entry tourist visas for people visiting Virunga National Park. The cost of the visa is USD 105. To qualify for a tourist visa, you must first purchase a package. Tourist visas purchased online through Virunga National Park arenon-refundable.
Once you have booked a package and have received confirmation of your payment, you will receive an order number immediately. Please proceed to the online visa application, enter your order number at the top of the form, fill in the remaining fields, and click submit. As Congolese visas can take some time to process, it is advisable to apply as soon as you make your package booking. Tourists visas obtained through the Park will be sent electronically two weeks prior to your travel date via the e-mail address you provide at the time of your booking. Finally, please make sure to secure any other visas that you will need as you make your way to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Countries such as Rwanda and Uganda allow some nationalities to obtain visas upon arrival to their main airports, however, it is up to the individual traveler to verify visa requirements in advance of arrival. Important Visa Notes Virunga National Park only acts as a facilitator in the visa process. Full authority rests with the DRC’s Department of Migration (DGM) in Kinshasa. For tourist visas obtained through the Park, DGM will issue an electronic visa that will be sent to your e-mail that you must print out and present at the border (Grande Barriere) along with a print-out of package confirmation details. Virunga’s tourism team will verify that all paid-in-full applicants are on the list of approved visas at the border in Goma. Virunga’s tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere building and have staff on hand in the event that you require assistance at passport control. People flying Ethiopian Airlines directly into Goma must notify the tourism team two weeks before their schedule departure. Please email Vianney Harakandi (vianney@virunga.org) with visit@virunga.org in copy with the name of your departure airport to ensure your visa information has been communicated to Ethiopian Airlines. Failure to do so may result in you not being able to board your flight. Please note that you can also arrange your tourism visa through a registered tour operator. Click to view our list of trusted touroperators.
Tourist Visa in Review * Only available online through visitvirunga.org or via a trustedtour operator
* Only valid in combination with a paid-in-full Park package * Requires a minimum of two weeks to process and fees arenon-refundable
* Single entry and valid for 14 days from day of entry * Please bring printed copies of your package confirmation and DGM issued electronic visa details * Please email a scanned copy of your passport to visa@virunga.org upon completion of your visa application. * Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required for access into thecountry
* The Department of Migration (DGM) reserves the right to reject avisa application
* Please cross into Goma at the “Grand Barrière” NOT at the “Petite Barrière”06.
Transportation
TRANSPORTATION
Travel Options
Find out more details about available transport options for your visit to Virunga National Park.Getting to Virunga
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Visitors to Virunga National Park can fly into Goma airport. Ethiopian Airlines and many domestic DRC airlines fly into Goma. It is advised to book accommodation in Goma on the day of your arrival since flights are regularly delayed. OFFICIAL VIRUNGA TRANSPORT If you booked your package directly with Virunga (via visitvirunga.org), all transport once inside DRC, including inside the Park, will be provided. If you booked your package through a DRC tourist operator, you are free to organize your transport within Goma and to and from the Park,with them.
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FAQs
FAQS
Frequently asked questions Find general information and answers to your questions about visiting and exploring Virunga National Park. For additional questions please email visit@virunga.org. FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS __General __Safety __Transportation Q. Do I need a visa to visit the Park? A. All international travellers must secure a visa in order to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo. For your convenience, you are able to book visas through Virunga's website upon purchase of a package. If you are travelling through Rwanda and Uganda, you will also need to arrange for visas for those countries separately. Virunga cannot arrange this for you. This can be done via their respective consulatewebpages.
Q. What mandatory vaccines are needed? A. All travellers must have a valid yellow fever shot and vaccine card with their name, date of birth, and sex to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo. This vaccine must be administered 10 days prior to entering the country. Q. What recommended medication do you suggest? A. Prophylactic malaria medicine can be prescribed by your doctor prior to visiting Virunga. This however is not mandatory and is up to your personal discretion. Access to medication is limited within the Park so it is advised that you pack all current medication for your travels. Small first aid kits are also advisable. Q. What does my Virunga package include? A. Packages booked directly with Virunga include in country transport to, from and within the Park. Package price also includes accommodation, meals (with the exception of Nyiragongo), laundry service during your stay in the Park and relevant Park permits. Please use the comment section at checkout to let us know of any dietary restrictions. Not included in the package price: drinks, gratuities, anything of personal nature including items from the gift shops. Backpacks with volcano gear, including food and a cook, are available for a fee for those having booked a volcano trek. Q. What languages are spoken around the Park? A. Swahili and French are the languages spoken around the Park. The majority of the tourism staff can speak English. Q. Can I camp in Virunga? A. Camping is not permitted in Virunga National Park at this time. Q. Can I bring non-monetary donations for the Ranger's families andthe community?
A. Items such as footballs/volleyballs, soft, bouncy or beach balls, skipping ropes, children’s sports games, coloring books, crayons, pencils, pens, chalk, rulers, sharpeners, rubbers/erasers and stuffed toys are always welcome. Q. How can I get in touch with the Park? A. For general questions about the Park, please email info@virunga.org. For tourism related questions, please email visit@virunga.org. Virunga's tourism office in location in Goma, at the Grand Barrier border crossing. Q. What forms of payment can I use in Virunga? A. Payments can be made with major debit or credit cards using our online booking system. Once in the Park, if paying with cash, only USD will be accepted. Please ensure all notes are clean, there are no damaged or torn bills and that all bills are not older than 2009, as banks in the DRC will not accept currency notes printed prior to this date. Even a slight tear will not be accepted. Please see a member of our staff if you wish to make credit card payments for your extraswithin the Park.
Q. Will I get cell phone service in Virunga? A. There is cell phone service throughout the Park. In order to avoid likely high international roaming rates, it advisable for international visitors to purchase a Congolese SIM card before arrivalto the Park.
Q. Is it customary to tip Virunga staff members? A. For travelers staying at one of Virunga’s accommodations, including the volcano, a tip box will be available. Tips will be divided up equally between site staff members. If you are pleased with the service, the general rule for tipping is USD 10.00 per person perday.
Q. Is Virunga safe?
A. Virunga National Park is currently welcoming tourists. The safety of our visitors is of the highest priority and our staff consistently assess the situation on the ground to ensure appropriate security protocols are in place. If any signs indicate a security issue, management may decide to temporarily close one or more of its attractions. All bookings for these attractions will be refunded in full or alternative options offered. All visitors must make an assessment on advice from their respective consular services.If you have any further queries, please contact the tourism team by emailvisit@virunga.org.
Q. Is insurance mandatory for this trip? A. Protection for at least USD 100,000 emergency medical evacuation plus USD 100,000 medical expenses is mandatory. Visitors are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance and ensuring that they are in possession of private Travel Insurance with protection for the full duration of the trip in respect of medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate benefits. Visitors making their own arrangements should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities included in their tour. Q. Is the drinking water in Virunga safe? A. Filtered drinking water is provided for guests staying at all Virunga accommodations with the exception of Nyiragongo. Q. What is the best way to get around Virunga? A. All transport is either organised by the Park or trusted DRC tour operators. If you are taking Park transport, it is included in the price of your package. Q. What is included in Virunga's transportation? A. Point of entry pick-up and hotel transfer (if applicable) within country as well as all transport to, from and within the Park is included in your package price. If you will be staying in Goma prior to or after your stay in Virunga, you can independently organize additional transport directly with a tour operator. Q. How will I meet my driver at the border? A. If arriving by car and after clearing passport control at the Grande Barriere border crossing, please check in with the Virunga tourism office conveniently located in the same building. If arriving by plane, a Virunga staff will meet you at the arrivals area upon clearing passport control. In both cases, Virunga staff will guide you to the appropriate transport thereafter. Q. Will my Virunga car be shared with other tourists? A. For logistical reasons, it is likely that you will share transportwith other guests.
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