The Nkuringo sector is the 2nd most populal location for gorilla tracking. It lies closely to the Buhoma sector within a distance of about 10km from Buhoma. This distance is covered by the Impenetrable Forest and a walk through from Buhoma to Nkuringo takes about 4 hours. There are two habituated gorilla groups habituated within the sector.
- Nkuringo Gorilla Group
- Christmas Gorilla Family
Things to Do
Nkuringo is located in an area with great views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
The villages at Nkuringo operate a community walk that visits a traditional healer, rural homestead, blacksmith and brewers.