Why did you go see the Gorillas in the DRC? OK. Actually friends and family asked “DRC? Are you crazy?” The reasons (plural) I decided on DRC were: • I had not visited the DRC before • I wanted to see the Mountain Gorillas • Saving money would be helpful • Few people have visited there and the DRC pages on VT need new info • I had arranged an economical and safe Tour Guide to get me there In recent years the Parc National de Virunga has been plagued by armed rebel groups, poachers and even volcanic eruptions. Right now it’s not. You also get to go very close to an active volcano before you see the Gorillas. Something you cannot do in Uganda and Rwanda which jointly share the park. The permits are also
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