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Albertine Rift Collection

The Albertine Rift, a breathtaking region in East Africa, is home to some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda at sunset

View of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda at sunset
Murchison Falls is a famous landmark for which Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda is named. The Nile River flows through a gap only 7 wide, creating a powerful waterfall

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Lava lake Nyiragongo with glowing lava meltings - Congo, Democratic Republic, North Kivu

Lava lake Nyiragongo with glowing lava meltings - Congo, Democratic Republic, North Kivu, Virunga Mountains, Nyiragongo, crater edge - Great Rift Valley, Albertine Rift, Virunga National Park

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Lava lake Nyiragongo with lava meltings and fountains - Congo, Democratic Republic

Lava lake Nyiragongo with lava meltings and fountains - Congo, Democratic Republic, North Kivu, Virunga Mountains, Nyiragongo, crater edge - Great Rift Valley, Albertine Rift, Virunga National Park

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Lava lake Nyiragongo with glowing lava - Congo, Democratic Republic, North Kivu

Lava lake Nyiragongo with glowing lava - Congo, Democratic Republic, North Kivu, Virunga Mountains, Nyiragongo, crater edge - Great Rift Valley, Albertine Rift, Virunga National Park

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Victoria Nile on a rainy day, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Victoria Nile on a rainy day, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Rain and wind create interesting patterns on the surface of the Nile River, just downstream from Murchison Falls, which is seen in the distance, in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Uganda kob, Kobus kob thomasi, and Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, grazing

Uganda kob, Kobus kob thomasi, and Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, grazing, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Murchison Falls protects an important population of Uganda kob, Kobus kob thomasi, seen here grazing with African Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: A herd of Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, wallow in mud, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

A herd of Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, wallow in mud, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Cape Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, like these pictured in Murchison Falls National Park, enjoy a good mud wallow to help protect their skin from sun and parasites

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Rothschilds giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Rothschilds giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, protects an important population of the endangered Rothschilds giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, a subspecies of giraffe

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: The Nile forces through a narrow gorge at Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

The Nile forces through a narrow gorge at Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Murchison Falls is a famous landmark for which Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda is named. The Nile River flows through a gap only 7 wide, creating a powerful waterfall

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Scenic view of Budongo Forest, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

Scenic view of Budongo Forest, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Budongo Forest on the perimeter of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, is a popular birding and chimpanzee trekking destination in Uganda

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: African lion climbs a tree to sleep

African lion climbs a tree to sleep
An African lion (Panthera leo) climbs a tree to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park; Uganda

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of lake with volcano in distance, Lake Kivu, Albertine Rift, Democratic Republic of Congo

View of lake with volcano in distance, Lake Kivu, Albertine Rift, Democratic Republic of Congo, November

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of tropical forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo

View of tropical forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, November
View of tropical forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, November

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P

Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris stuhlmanni) adult male, perched on fern

Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris stuhlmanni) adult male, perched on fern, Nyungwe Forest N. P
Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris stuhlmanni) adult male, perched on fern, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, March

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P

Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of quiescent volcano emerging from swamp and bamboo forest habitat, Mount Kahuzi

View of quiescent volcano emerging from swamp and bamboo forest habitat, Mount Kahuzi, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
View of quiescent volcano emerging from swamp and bamboo forest habitat, Mount Kahuzi, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of swamp in forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo

View of swamp in forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november
View of swamp in forest habitat, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march

View of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march
View of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Interior of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march

Interior of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march
Interior of tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, march

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Interior of misty tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P

Interior of misty tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october
Interior of misty tropical montane forest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: View of mountain range with tropical montane forest habitat at sunset, Nyungwe Forest N. P

View of mountain range with tropical montane forest habitat at sunset, Nyungwe Forest N. P
View of mountain range with tropical montane forest habitat at sunset, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Poacher trap in tropical montane forest, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october

Poacher trap in tropical montane forest, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october
Poacher trap in tropical montane forest, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Albertine Rift, Rwanda, october

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Child building houses in village on park border, Kahuzi-Biega N. P

Child building houses in village on park border, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november
Child building houses in village on park border, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Potto (Perodicticus potto) adult, climbing on branch at night

Potto (Perodicticus potto) adult, climbing on branch at night (one of few exhisting photographs in wild), Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Background imageAlbertine Rift Collection: Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) Chimanuka adult male silverback

Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) Chimanuka adult male silverback, amongst forest undergrowth, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november



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The Albertine Rift, a breathtaking region in East Africa, is home to some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. From the stunning view of Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda at sunset to the mesmerizing sight of a lava lake Nyiragongo with glowing lava meltings in Congo's Democratic Republic, North Kivu, this place truly captivates the senses. As you stand before the lava lake Nyiragongo, witnessing its fiery display with fountains and molten rivers flowing beneath your feet, it becomes evident why this rift is considered one of nature's greatest spectacles. The vibrant glow from the lava illuminates the night sky and creates an otherworldly ambiance that leaves you spellbound. In addition to its volcanic marvels, the Albertine Rift boasts an incredible diversity of wildlife and ecosystems, and is a sanctuary for countless species found nowhere else on Earth. From majestic elephants roaming through Murchison Falls National Park to elusive primates swinging through dense rainforests, every corner of this region teems with life. But it's not just about what meets the eye; there is something profound about being surrounded by such raw beauty, way of making you feel small yet connected to something much greater than yourself. It reminds us that we are mere visitors in this vast world and encourages us to cherish and protect these precious landscapes for future generations. So whether you find yourself gazing at a captivating sunset over Murchison Falls or standing in awe before a roaring volcano spewing molten fire into the night sky, let the magic of the Albertine Rift ignite your sense of wonder and leave an indelible mark on your soul.