As of today, out of season, returns ~April. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
During two predictable annual growth windows, fresh shoots of mountain bamboo (Oldeania/Arundinaria alpina) appear on the lower slopes of the Virunga Massif.
Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) concentrate in bamboo zones to feed, altering group movements and increasing inter-group encounters.
These windows are useful for researchers and visitors wanting to observe concentrated gorilla feeding behaviour.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi Visitor / Park Headquarters (Rwanda) |
| Mikeno Sector / Rumangabo entry area (Virunga National Park, DRC) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.