Virunga is famously home to about one-third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. These "gentle giants" are making a remarkable comeback; recent reports from early 2026 highlight new births within the Munyaga family, showcasing the success of dedicated conservation efforts.
The park’s name comes from the Kinyarwanda word ibirunga , meaning "volcanoes". Journey to Virunga National Park - Scott Ramsay Virunga
: Beyond gorillas, the park is the only site on Earth to host three types of great apes: mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, and eastern chimpanzees. It also boasts more bird species than the entire United States. The Landscape: Fire, Ice, and Jungle Virunga is famously home to about one-third of