6 Days Congo gorilla Trekking- Congo Gorilla Safari Tour
6 Days Congo gorilla trekking tour starts from Kigali Rwanda ultimately leading you to explore the Mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park & Eastern Lowland gorillas in the famous Kahuzi Biega National Park the only destination for eastern lowland gorilla trekking tours as Maiko National Park is not open to tourists Activities. Go gorilla trekking in democratic republic of congo to explore the primates in wilderness parks of Congo as an alternative republic of congo western lowland gorillas in odzala national parks on 9 days congo gorilla trekking experience .
The lovely 6 days congo gorilla tour will reward you with the gorilla watching in the most famous two parks of Virunga National park & kahuzi biega national park once combined with Climbing Nyiragongo volcano as an extra safari tour.
6 Days Congo gorilla trekking safari tour starts from Kigali Rwanda and drive straight to Kahuzi Biega National Park in democratic republic of congo for memorable gorilla trekking experience & connect to Virunga National Park congo for the mountain gorilla trekking & Climbing the world’s largest lava lake ( Nyiragongo Volcano)
6 Days Congo gorilla trekking Trip Summary .
Day1 : Transfer from Kigali International Airport to Democratic republic of congo.
Day2: Gorilla Trekking / Gorilla Habituation experience.
Day3: Lwiro Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Goma Town ( Virunga National Park)
Day4: Climbing Nyiragongo Mountain ( World’s Largest Lava Lake)
Day5: Descending Nyiragongo & Nature walk in Virunga ( Watching the Orphanage gorillas )
Day6: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Goma International Airport.
Detailed Travel Plan 6 Days Congo gorilla trekking tour – Congo Safaris.
Plan a exploratory congo gorilla safari tour to learn the differences between the Eastern Lowland gorillas , Mountain Gorillas & Western lowland gorillas with an extensive congo safari tour tailored by Primate Safari Experiences. The Trip starts in Kigali Rwanda and ends in Goma Congo for the clients flying out with Ethiopian Airline and Remember the $$50 for Taxes at the Airport.
Day1 : Pick up from a hotel in Kigali Rwanda and transfer to Democratic republic of congo.
The Safari guide of Primate Safari Experiences you will pick you up at 8:00 am Rwanda time and start to drive from Kigali Rwanda , the journey from Kigali takes around 6 -8 hours to arrive at Rwanda Congo border with lunch en-route in the famous hotels in Nyungwe forest National Park . The clearing of the border will take around 3 minutes as we work in strong partnership with Kahuzi Biega National park officials & Immigration officers ( DMC). Later proceed to your accommodation in Bukavu town. Dinner and overnight Orchids Safari Lodge, Hotel Begonias or Coco Lodge.
Day2: Gorilla Trekking / Gorilla Habituation experience.
After early morning breakfast at your lodge , you will drive to the most lovely national park of Kahuzi Biega and get berifying about the Gorilla trekking rules and regulations in the lovely national park. Eastern Lowland gorillas differ from the mountain gorillas , incase you booked gorilla habituation experience you will stay with the gorillas for long hours ( 4 Hours) in the jungle than the case for Gorilla trekking ( 1 Hour). The drive from Bukavu town to Park headquarter will take you around 1 & half hour drive and you will be leaving the Hotel in Bukavu at 7;00am and you will encounter the gorillas in the wilderness with the park rangers. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge in the Park ( Kahuzi Biega National Park Safari Lodge), Incase time allows you will visit the coffee plantations and the local community.
Day3: Lwiro Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Goma Town ( Virunga National Park).
After morning breakfast, you will drive to the lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary to enjoy the chimpanzee feeding and watching experience in the famous Kahuzi Biega national Park . On this activity you will take only 2 hours and drive back to the lodge for lunch or transfer straight to ihusi port where you will find the best Speed boat a waiting for you to transfer to Goma Town where you will proceed to Virunga National Park . Dinner and overnight at Bukima Tented Camp.
Day4: Climbing Nyiragongo Mountain ( World’s Largest Lava Lake)
After Early morning breakfast, you will drive to Kabati Station where nyiragongo climbing briefying is done , registration will be done and later start to hike through the various vegetation cover . you will start with the primary forest and later proceed to the second vegetation cover and start the volcanic erruption stones.
During the first part of the hike you will pass through the volcano’s forested lower slopes, which are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees and numerous birds – all of which are slowly returning after previous eruptions. Then continue up to the higher reaches, devoid of vegetation, which offer a stark, beautiful landscape, before finally, ascend to the rim itself, to peer down into the world’s largest lava lake. On a clear day, the views from the summit are spectacular, with the verdant plains below extending into the distance. A night spent at the top allows for views of a very different kind. From the crater rim, look down into the heart of the volcano; watch as the fiery lava glows and boils in the darkness, a full moon adding drama to the vast plains below, reflected in Lake Kivu. This is not for the faint hearted, but the spectacular night-time show and stunning summit views justifies every step of the climb. You will have your package lunch included and even the Overnight stay at Nyiragongo Volcanic summit.
Day5: Descending Nyiragongo & Nature walk in Virunga ( Watching the Orphanage gorillas )
You will descend the world’s largest lava lake and transfer to Mikeno lodge for Lunch and in the afternoon enjoy watching the orphan gorillas in their forest and later proceed to Bukima tented camp for dinner and overnight .
The Senkwekwe Centre for Gorilla Orphans located in Virunga National Park headquarters in Rumangabo is the only destination where you can spot orphan mountain gorillas in their wilderness .Travelers planning to visit the centre can even book their overnight stay at mikeno Lodge for the best Experience of the true wilderness of Virunga Park which the oldest park in Africa. The centre is the only facility in the world that cares for mountain gorilla orphans who have been victimized by poachers or animal traffickers and who likely witnessed their family members being murdered. Nowhere else in the world have mountain gorillas thrived in captivity unless your on congo gorilla safari tour tailored with the Destination experts.
Day6: Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Goma International Airport.
After Early morning breakfast, you join the rest of the visitors at the park headquarters for morning briefing on gorilla trekking rules and regulations. It is during briefing where you will also be allocated a group to track. The park has 8 gorilla families that have been set for visitors to track each day. After you one hour of face to face encounter, after wards, you will drive to Goma international airport for the flight back home .