Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
This safari is an exciting adventure that takes you to Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest national park and one of the best places to see endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The itinerary typically includes a guided gorilla trekking adventure, visits to scenic landscapes and local communities, comfortable lodge accommodation, ground transportation, meals, and park fees.
This five-day experience offers an affordable and unforgettable opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas while exploring the rich biodiversity and dramatic volcanic scenery of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Trip Highlights
The 5 Days Congo gorilla trekking tour starts from Either Goma or Kigali international airport depending on the client’s flight details offered to us at the time of confirmation of the trip. Get the best safari experience in Congo on either private tour ot group tour to Africa with RwaTrek Expeditions.
Day 1: Drive to Goma
Day 2:Mountain Gorilla Habituation in Virunga National Park
Day 3:Relocate to Bukavu
Day 4: Lowland Gorilla Habituation in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali
Itinerary in Detail
Transfer to Goma
This is the first day of this trip and you will be picked up from Kigali by our driver on the morning of this day. You will be driven to the The southern town of Rwanda on the border with Congo called Gisenyi. You will have your lunch here and some refreshments. Then you will head to the border and complete the border crossing procedures and then cross to thernCongo side of Goma. You will go and check-in for dinner and overnight at lodge.
BUKIMA TENTED CAMPrnrnThis is situated at the main starting point for gorilla treks, right outside Virunga National Park's boundary at the foot of the Mikeno volcano.rnrnThe highlights are the stunning views of the active Nyiragongo volcano at night and immediate access to the gorilla trailheads.rnrnThese large canvas explorer tents are set on solid platforms measuring roughly thirty-five square ...
Kibumba Tented Camp is a safari-style camp situated in Virunga National Park and serves as one of the main accommodation options for visitors interested in trekking the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Other than Gorilla Trekking, travelers on hiking safari along Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, can stay here for Overnight.rnrnThe Tented Camp includes 18 traditional safari tent...
Mountain Gorilla Habituation in Virunga National Park
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Bukima station for briefing about Gorilla Trekking Rules and later proceed to the jungle forest to search for the Most Endangered Species of Mountain Gorillas with park rangers, the gorilla trekking safari activity takesrnabout 2-5 hours and once found you will be given 1 hour to take photos and stay with the mountain gorillas in the wild as you watch them play with the young ones and feeding, After return to the park headquarters. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel for dinnerrnand overnight
BUKIMA TENTED CAMPrnrnThis is situated at the main starting point for gorilla treks, right outside Virunga National Park's boundary at the foot of the Mikeno volcano.rnrnThe highlights are the stunning views of the active Nyiragongo volcano at night and immediate access to the gorilla trailheads.rnrnThese large canvas explorer tents are set on solid platforms measuring roughly thirty-five square ...
Kibumba Tented Camp is a safari-style camp situated in Virunga National Park and serves as one of the main accommodation options for visitors interested in trekking the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Other than Gorilla Trekking, travelers on hiking safari along Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, can stay here for Overnight.rnrnThe Tented Camp includes 18 traditional safari tent...
Relocate to Bukavu
After Morning breakfast, you will head to Lake Kivu for your transfer to Bukavu. You will either use the Ihusi public boat which charges $50 USD or the private motor boat which charges 500 USD. The private boat takes 2-3 hours yet the public Ihusi boat takes 5-6 hours(So you will tell me which one you prefer).So you will transfer you to the southern town of Congo called Bukavu which is the proud home of lowland gorillas. The Drive on Private Boat will take 2-3 Hours. You will head and check in for dinner and overnight at hotel Begonas.
Lowland Gorilla Habituation in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Early morning after breakfast, take 1 and half hour drive to Kahuzi Biega National Park for briefing about the dos and donu2019ts while on eastern lowland gorilla trekking in the jungle and after enter into the forest to search for the primates and this activity can last for 2 -6 hoursrndepending on their movement, once found you will spend one hour with them to allow you take photos and videos. After tracking. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight as above, the journey from Bukavu to Kahuzi Biega National park is 1& Half Hour drive.
Transfer back to Kigali
On this day you will wake up very early in the morning and have your breakfast. Then you will jump on to your safari jeep and be transferred to the border at Cyangugu. You will complete the border crossing procedure and cross to Rwanda with stop to mirambi genocide site, some cultural markets. You will reach in the evening and you will be dropped at the airport for your check in to your flight to Nairobi and this will mark the end of mouth watering trip.
What’s Included & Excluded
Complete transparency with no hidden costs on your RwaTrek safari.
Included in Your Trip
- Gorilla trekking permit for Virunga National Park.
- 4 nights' accommodation in safari lodges or camps.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Airport or border pick-up and drop-off (where stated).
- Bottled drinking water during transfers.
- Ranger-guided gorilla trekking experience.
- All scheduled activities included in the itinerary.
- Government taxes and service charges.
Not Included
- International and domestic flights.
- Visa fees for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks not included with meals.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, porters, and lodge staff.
- Porter fees during gorilla trekking (optional but highly recommended).
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation unless specifically included.
- Costs resulting from itinerary changes due to weather, border procedures, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Accommodations on this Tour
Luxury
Bukima Tented Camp
BUKIMA TENTED CAMPrnrnThis is situated at the main starting point for gorilla treks, right outside Virunga National Park's boundary at the foot of the Mikeno volcano.rnrnThe highlights are the stunning views of the active Nyiragongo volcano at night and immediate access to the gorilla trailheads.rnrnThese large canvas explorer tents are set on solid platforms measuring roughly thirty-five square ...
Midrange
Kibumba Tented Camp
Kibumba Tented Camp is a safari-style camp situated in Virunga National Park and serves as one of the main accommodation options for visitors interested in trekking the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Other than Gorilla Trekking, travelers on hiking safari along Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, can stay here for Overnight.rnrnThe Tented Camp includes 18 traditional safari tent...
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