Lowland and Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Nyiragongo Hiking, Democratic Republic of Congo
Below are some of the most popular gorilla tour packages to Eastern D R Congo, taking you for mountain gorilla tracking, lowland gorilla watching, Mt. Nyiragongo hiking, community tours and boat cruise on Lake Kivu among others.
3 Day Virunga Gorilla trekking safari in Congo
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport (Rwanda) – transfer to DR. Congo
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be received by our safari guide/ driver with whom you will transfer to Gisenyi town situated at the shores of Lake Kivu. Finalize boarder arrangements and cross into Democratic Republic of Congo for dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel in Goma town - capital tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in North Kivu province.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
After early morning breakfast, the guide will pick you from the Hotel and then transfer to Virunga National Park - drive to the Park Headquarters to be briefed about Gorilla tracking dos and don’ts before setting off into the forest to track Gorillas in Parc National des Virunga of Congo for the incredible experience. While searching for the great apes, you will also encounter unique bird species, tree species, Golden Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Black and White colobus monkey, and giant forest hogs among others. Stay with Gorillas for the maximum of one hour, take photos.
Return to Goma city for lunch and then boat cruise on Lake Kivu. Have dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel.
Day 3: Return to Kigali Airport – Departure
After breakfast, you will return to Rwanda for lunch and then departure.
End of the safari
4 Days (3 nights) Rwanda and DR Congo Gorilla trekking safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda – city tour
Arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked by our safari guide, have lunch and then city tour: visit Gisozi Genocide Memorial Museum, Local Art and craft shops, Fruit markets among others. Dinner and overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel, Manor Hotel or Step Town Hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to Bukavu- Democratic Republic of Congo
In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and drive southwards to Cyangugu boarder on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo. You will have a stop over in Butare, where you will visit the National museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site. After lunch, continue on a scenic journey –cross to DRC for relaxation as you wait for dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel
Day 3: Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in Kahuzi Biega – Democratic Republic of Congo
In the morning, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park. Tacking lowland Gorillas is very amazing, lowland Gorillas differ from the mountain gorillas, the lowland gorillas are bigger in size, usually takes 1-4 hours tracking the lowland Gorillas. The lowland Gorillas stay in bigger families as compared to mountain gorillas; you will not regret the safari effort once you meet the amazing Gorillas! Return to your Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Return to Kigali - Departure
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali crossing via Cyangugu border. Reach Kigali late in the afternoon.
End of the safari
4 Day Mountain Gorillas and Nyiragongo Hiking Adventure
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport – Transfer to DR. Congo
You will be picked from Kigali International Airport – transfer to Gisenyi – cross to Congo for dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel in Goma city.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
Early morning transfer to Virunga National Park – be briefed and then enter the forest to search for the Gorillas under the leadership of experienced Guides. Stay with the Gorillas for the maximum of one hour and then return to your Hotel for lunch, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Hike Mountain Nyiragongo
After breakfast, transfer to Mt. Nyiragongo – hike (2 days) –Lunch, dinner and overnight at Mt. Nyiragongo tents.
Day 4: Decent the mountain – Return to Goma city
After breakfast, descend the mountain and then transfer to Goma town for lunch – depart for Kigali where the safari ends.
5 days (4 nights) Rwanda and Congo Gorilla safari
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport – transfer to DR. Congo
On arrival, you will be welcomed by our safari guide, lunch and then transfer to Gisenyi – cross the boarder to Democratic Republic of Congo for dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking – Goma city tour – Boat trip on Lake Kivu
After breakfast, transfer to Virunga National Park – get briefing and them search fore the Gorillas in their natural habitat – Return to Goma city for lunch and then city tour and boat cruise on Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel.
Day 3: Nyiragongo Hiking
After breakfast, transfer to mountain Nyiragongo – get briefing and then be escorted by the guides to hike the mountain. Have Tent dinner and overnight on the mountain.
Day 4: Leave Mt. Nyiragongo - Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, descend the mountain- drive to Goma city for lunch and the drive to Kigali city for relaxation as you wait for dinner and overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel, Manor Hotel of Step Town Hotel.
Day 5: Kigali city tour – Departure
After breakfast, explore Kigali city, lunch and then transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
End of the safari
