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

115 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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