Virunga gorilla trekking rules and regulations to follow. It focuses on the conservation work of park rangers within the congos virunga national park during the rise of the violent m23 rebellion in 2012 and investigates the activity of the british oil company soco international within the unesco world heritage site. However for the past two years, the eastern side has had a semblance of peace and usual gorilla treks are possible within the park. Apr 06, 2018 the threats facing the virunga, home to one of the worlds largest populations of critically endangered mountain gorillas as well as hundreds of other rare species, are multiple. The karisoke research center, founded by dian fossey to observe gorillas in their native habitat, is located between mount karisimbi and mount.
A behind the scenes look at the academy award nominated original documentary, virunga, from executive producer leonardo dicaprio. The virunga mountain gorilla gorilla beringei beringei population is found in the virunga. But the end of war and reopening of virunga national park home to some of the worlds last mountain gorillas might be about to change that joanna natasegara sat 29 nov 2014 02. Virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet and home to the worlds critically endangered mountain gorillas. One day after fabs publicaton of fyllis hockmans blog, trekking mountain gorillas in uganda, npr published alexandra starrs, congolese activists honored for fighting oil exploration in virunga national park. Virunga official trailer 1 2014 netflix documentary hd youtube.
Wildlife tourism in virunga gives new hope to congo travel. Gorilla trekking virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo is one of the only four national parks in the whole world that host the estimated population of about 900 mountain gorillas. Protecting the mountain gorillas is the first rule. Authorities in the democratic republic of congo, republic of rwanda, and republic of uganda release new census results.
The government said that about 1,720 square km 664 square miles, or 21. This website is equipped with information, maps, guides, photos and links to some of the best resources to help you plan your trip to the virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo. It is also one of the last places where mountain gorillas can be found in the wild. Virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet. In the past tracking opportunities in congo have been rare due to the perennial insecurity.
Trekking with mountain gorillas in virunga national park opg. With soledad obrien, jonathan baillie, andre bauma, melanie gouby. The notable difference is between the rainy and nonrainy seasons. Notably, the movement of 23 march m23 occupies the mikeno sector, where an important population of mountain gorillas resides, while the. Wwf is active on the ground to reduce the environmental effects of this conflict and help meet humanitarian needs. Rules of congo gorilla trekking the dos and donts in virunga national park. Click on the link below to download a list of companies which are invested in. Virunga hosts 218 mammal species, 706 bird species, 109 species of reptiles and over 2,000 species of plants. A worker in africas oldest state park talks about the mountain gorillas in the democratic republic of congo, who are at risk from a new civil. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of. Dr congo will open virunga, salonga parks to oil companies. Mountain gorilla trekking in congo virunga national park. Dna tests suggest mountain gorilla population shrunk.
Virunga massif mountain gorilla census 2010 summary. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the worlds last remaining. Oct 20, 2009 see pictures of virunga national park gorillas in this photo gallery from national geographic. The team behind the searing documentary reveals what inspired them to tell the story of virunga and the lethal fight to save the gorillas sanctuary. My other children, the orphan gorillas of virunga bbc news. Virunga massif mountain gorilla census 2010 summary report. Attack on drcs virunga national park kills at least 17 news dw. Ironically enough, the best time to enjoy clear blue skies particularly for photography purposes is during the rainy months april, may, october and november. They are threatened with extinction and their presence in the park was one reason why it was declared a world heritage site. Virunga reveals paradise in peril how a conservation documentary about gorillas became a reallife thriller about civil war and corporate greed. Near the border of uganda, congo and rwanda live the last remaining 600 mountain gorillas of this world. In 2015 and 2016, troops of field researchers spent weeks slogging through the. Feb 22, 2014 virunga mountain gorillas julian guerrero.
Institute for evolutionary anthropology in leipzig, germany. Mar 25, 2007 near the border of uganda, congo and rwanda live the last remaining 600 mountain gorillas of this world. Bamboo is a primary food source for the mountain gorilla. The thrill of looking for and finding gorillas in virunga. Rubavu, rwanda, 31 may 2018 a recent survey documented 604 mountain gorillas gorilla beringei beringei, the largest number of mountain gorillas ever recorded in the transboundary virunga massif, one of the two remaining areas where this critically. Gorilla safaris, volcano safari the safari collection. A new census of mountain gorillas in the virunga massif will help gauge the impact of conservation work in the area and play a vital role in guiding future efforts to safeguard the critically endangered great ape and its fragile and restricted habitat. As virunga is located on the equator, the temperature remains roughly the same hot and humid throughout the year. Dec 01, 2015 rangers are risking their lives to save gorillas in virunga national park, which sits in the middle of one of the worlds longest running wars for resources. It includes an outstanding diversity of habitats, ranging from lava plains to savannahs.
In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the planet. It is the ideal place to get close to mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. In 2015 and 2016, troops of field researchers spent weeks slogging through the thickly forested virunga mountains, a volcanic ridge. Virunga conflict escalates, gorillas at risk stories wwf. Virunga reveals paradise in peril mnn mother nature. Nov 05, 2014 virunga reveals paradise in peril how a conservation documentary about gorillas became a reallife thriller about civil war and corporate greed. Virunga national park is the habitat of some 200 mountain gorillas. Rangers are risking their lives to save gorillas in virunga national park, which sits in the middle of one of the worlds longest running wars for resources. The population has been the subject of much research and several censuses over the last 40 years. Gorillas in peril 2015 full movie 123movies watch free online with english subtitles 123movies hub stream virunga.
It was set up in 1925 primarily to protect the mountain gorilla, and about a. Virunga national park in peril from armed conflict and oil exploration. Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of africa the worlds forgotten and a gripping expose of the realities of life in the congo. In the past two decades, the democratic republic of the congo drc has been considered one of the most dangerous conflict areas in the world. Were thrilled to be included amongst some other amazing films, all of which are available to watch on netflix. A behindthescenes documentary about the gorillas featured in the film virunga. Virunga national park more than scenic landscapes and.
Soco international ended up officially exploring oil. Nov 08, 2014 virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet. Virunga national park about 5 gorilla groups have been habituated within the park. A team of brave individuals risk their lives to protect the last mountain gorillas. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the worlds last remaining mountain gorillas. Part nature doc, part war journalism, part action thriller, virungas impact has been powerful. Wildlife tourism in virunga gives new hope to congo. Its continued harvest by displaced peoples could be devastating for virunga s gorillas and for the surrounding communities that benefit from gorilla tourism income. Virunga is home to half of the worlds mountain gorillas. About virunga virunga alliance news visit virunga virunga national park is a unesco world heritage site in the eastern democratic republic of congo.
It was set up in 1925 primarily to protect the mountain gorilla, and about a quarter of the worlds 890. Apr 30, 2018 at the virunga national park headquarters, near the base of the volcanoes, we were given instructions on the proper behavior to exhibit in the presence of gorillas. The park is a refuge for hippopotamuses, mountain and lowland gorillas. The oscarnominated true story of the rangers risking their lives to save africas most precious national park and its endangered gorillas. Gorillas in peril 2015 tv14 28m critically acclaimed films the team behind the searing documentary reveals what inspired them to tell the story of virunga and the lethal fight to save the gorillas sanctuary. Virunga conflict driving refugees into gorilla habitat. Starr reports that a uk based oil company, soco international, wants to prospect for oil in the virunga national park. See pictures of virunga national park gorillas in this photo gallery from national geographic. Welcome to the virunga national park guide, a complete resource for visitors looking for information about the virunga national park, in eastern congo. Virunga reveals paradise in peril mnn mother nature network. Mountain gorilla trekking, virunga np, dr congo in 4k ultra hd duration.
Following gorilla caregiver andre bauma, central sector warden rodrigue mugaruka. Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave individuals risking their lives to. Nov 29, 2014 but the end of war and reopening of virunga national park home to some of the worlds last mountain gorillas might be about to change that joanna natasegara sat 29 nov 2014 02. The virunga mountain gorilla gorilla beringei beringei population is found in the virunga massif, which spans the borders of rwanda, uganda and eastern democratic republic of congo figure 1. The threats facing the virunga, home to one of the worlds largest populations of critically endangered mountain gorillas as well as hundreds of other rare species, are multiple. The park is home to nearly 1,000 mountain gorillas, the largest population in the world. A gorilla poop treasure hunt through central africas.
The national park is also an important source of food for local communities, with over 20,000 fishermen providing up to 15,000 tons of fish each year. A gorilla poop treasure hunt through central africas virunga. On july 22 of last year unknown assailants crouched in the forest, preparing to execute a family of gorillas. Virunga lodge is a comfortable ecolodge located on a hillside overlooking the virunga volcanoes and lakes ruhondo and bulera. New census critical for mountain gorillas in virunga wwf. Dna tests suggest mountain gorilla population shrunk one of the most endangered species of gorillas could be in greater peril than previously thought.