5 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking & Climbing Nyiragongo Volcano.
Having short time in democratic republic of congo for a safari tour to go gorilla trekking & climbing world’s largest lava lake ( Nyiragongo Volcano)Book congo Safari tour of 5 Days Congo gorilla trekking & nyiragongo hike to explore the eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park & Nyiragongo volcano trekking in Virunga National Park the Africa’s oldest national park with the express speed boat connecting from Bukavu town to Goma Town which is the nearest town to Virunga National Park.
5 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Volcano highlight :
Day1: Transfer to Bukavu ( Kahuzi Biega National Park)
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation in Kahuzi Biega
Day3:Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Goma
Day4: Climbing Nyiragongo Volcano.
Day5: Descending Nyiragongo & Transfer to Kigali.
Detailed 5 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking & Climbing Nyiragongo Hike.
The 5 Days Congo gorilla safari tour starts from Kigali Rwanda and Ends in Rwanda with special Safari reward of Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking & Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking tour in Virunga National Park.
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bukavu town in Democratic republic of congo.
Upon the arrival at Kigali international airport you will be picked by the company driver guide and start the drive southwards to Cyangugu boarder on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo have lunch at (Butale Ibis hotel) and continue cross the boarder to Bukavu, Incase time allows visit some genocide memorials along the nyungwe road. Dinner and overnight at Orchid safari Lodge/ Begonaise Hotel/ Exodus Hotel.
Although clients now have an option of spending their night in Kahuzi Biega National park due to the construction of the new lodge in the park. where you sleep enjoying the view of the great kahuzi Biega National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation in Kahuzi Biega
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Kahuzi Biega National Park to trek the lowland Gorillas, The Drive from Orchid Safari lodge is about 1 hour to the park headquarters for the true experience of the lowland Gorilla trekking in Democratic Republic of Congo. During the briefing time clients are entertained by the cultural dance and hot tea offered by the park.
Gorilla Habituation in Kahuzi Biega National park is an amazing experience as it helps you to understand the difference between the Eastern lowland Gorillas from the mountain 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! After tracking. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Goma
In the morning, you will go for the second gorilla trekking of the eastern lowland gorillas in the wilderness of Kahuzi Biega National Park and later return to Bukavu town taking an awaiting speed boat to transfer to Goma Town . The Speed boat from Bukavu to Goma takes around 3 hours , Dinner and overnight at Lac vic hotel in Goma for dinner and overnight.
Day4: Hike Nyiragongo Volcano
Hike to the world’s largest lava lake is a wonderful experience as its among the Virunga Mountains, this hike starts from Kibati Station. After Early morning breakfast, the traveler will set off in another safari jeep well protected and guarded up to Kibati the starting point for the hike . The climbing adventures take about 6-7 hours depending on the movement of the team and the number of people in the trek. Overnight at the top of the volcano, dinner and overnight at wooden
Tents/Cabins at the summit, meal plan:
Day 5: Descend to Goma- Rwanda
You will descend to Goma and arrive at Kibati in the morning around mid-day and transfer to Goma for lunch and later transfer to Gisenyi and drive back to Kigali this is extra 4 hours drive with the driving speed limit of 60/km/hr in Rwanda.
Safari includes
- Eastern lowland Gorilla Permits
- Nyiragongo hike permit
- Accommodation
- Drinking Water & En route Lunch
- Ground Transportation
Safari Excludes
- Flight to Rwanda
- Congo Tourists Visa
- Rwanda Visa ( apply for Multiple entry Visa)
- All personal expenses not listed in the itinerary above
End of 5 Days Eastern lowland gorilla tour & nyiragongo hike Safari.