Join our 5 Days Congo gorilla and Nyiragongo Volcano hiking for a memorable experience. The trip takes you to trek eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park and hike Nyiragongo Volcano situated in the heart of Virunga National park. This safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda
Trip activities
• Eastern lowland gorilla trekking
• Nyiragongo Volcano hiking
• Kigali city tour
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bukavu
Day 2: Eastern lowland gorillas
Day 3: Transfer to Goma
Day 4:Nyiragongo Volcano hiking
Day 5: Descend and depart to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bukavu
Today our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or Kigali International airport and transfer to Bukavu. Overnight stay at Orchids Safari club
Day 2: Eastern lowland gorillas
Wake up very early, have a cup of coffee, get your packed lunch and transfer to Kahuzi Biega national park. Assemble at the park headquarters for registration and briefing about the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking. At 8:00 am, start off the hike to trek eastern lowland gorillas, the largest gorilla specie in the wilderness. Hiking time may vary depending on the location of gorillas but you are 100% sure of meeting these gentle giants at the end of the day. Spend an hour in the company of a gorilla family, take photos, capture videos and enjoy this memorable experience. Dinner and overnight at Orchids safari Club
Day 3: Transfer to Goma
After morning breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Goma the capital of North Kivu in Eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Diner and overnight at Ihusi Hotel
Day 4:Nyiragongo Volcano hiking
In the early morning, have breakfast and transfer to kibatsi patrol village for briefing and guide about Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking. The hike starts at 10:00am lasting for 6-7 hours to reach the summit at 3470 meters above sea level. Stay overnight to experience the boiling lava lake glowing at night. Dinner and overnight at Nyiragongo Volcano bandas
Day 5: Descend and depart to Kigali
Rise up early, have breakfast and hike down to the base of the Volcano. Meet your driver guide and transfer to Kigali to catch up with your connecting flight.
End of the Safari
Trip inclusions
Gorilla permit
Full time English speaking guide
Bottled drinking water
Accommodation and meals
Ground transport
Nyiragongo Hiking permit
Miscellaneous
Government taxes
All activities in the itinerary
Trip exclusions
Porters fee
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Personal expenses
Extra activities not in the itinerary
International flights
Visa fees
