Kigali

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Overview

Boasting Africa's most diverse wildlife, Virunga National Park is home to world’s wild mountain gorillas, over one thousand species of mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian. Experience an exclusive game drive to the park and a scoop hike on the Nyiragongo Volcanic Mountain. Spend an unforgettable night on the rim of a massive active volcano, and enjoy standing face to face with a magnificent mountain gorilla silverback in DR Congo!

Day 1

DAY 1: PICK UP FROM KIGALI AIRPORT – TRANSFER TO VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK

You will be met upon arrival at Kigali Airport by your driver and guide, and driven to the Rwanda – Congo (DRC) border at Grande Barriére, La Corniche. We will then assist you to clear the customs formalities and cross the border, entering the Democratic Republic of Congo. Proceed onto Goma or Virunga National Park. You will then spend the night at comfortable lodge in the Virunga Park.

Driving distance:  3 hours Activities: Airport transfer - Goma Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Accommodation Details

Type

Lodge

Name

LODGE

Rating

Address

CONGO

Day 2

DAY 2: GORILLA TRACKING IN VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK

After an early breakfast, depart for Parc National des Virunga, and head over to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. After handling park formalities, we set off on the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is tracking mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 alive today. You will get within meters of the family, and you’ll have the opportunity to spend an hour with them. Then return to your hotel or lodge for the night. 

Driving distance:  1 hour Activities: Gorilla Trekking Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp Meal Plan: Full board

Accommodation Details

Type

Lodge

Name

LODGE

Rating

Address

CONGO

Day 3

DAY 3: MOUNT NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO HIKE

The day starts with an early breakfast. This is when the real adventure begins. You’ll spend a day hiking Nyiragongo, a live volcano. The trek includes a walk through lush forest and lava fields with a steep ascent near the top. It also involves an overnight stay at the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim. Stunning views in both sunlight and moonlight will make this an unforgettable experience. Later, make ready to spend the night in tents at the rim of the giant crater, high above the active lava lake.

CRATER BANDAS – Ready-made food and water are included in the rates below.

Things to bring on the Nyiragongo hike – sleeping bag, dry change of clothes, rain gear, good walking shoes, warm clothes (sweater, jacket) to wear on the rim, where it’s cold, sun cream, warm hat, torch, camera, and personal toiletries. Do remember to carry packed lunch for this day.

Driving distance:  1 hours Activities: Nyiragongo Hike Overnight: Camping Meal Plan: Half Board – Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation Details

Type

Lodge

Name

LODGE

Rating

Address

CONGO

Day 4

DAY 4: MOUNT NYIRAGONGO DESCEND AND DEPARTURE

After breakfast, descend by 0700 hours, arriving back at the start of the trail before lunch. Continue back to the city of Goma for lunch. Thereafter, you will be transferred back to Rwanda, and then to Kigali Airport for departure.

Driving distance:  3 hours Activities: Nyiragongo Hike Descend Overnight: 0 Meal Plan: Half Board – Breakfast Lunch

Accommodation Details

Type

Camping

Name

NYIRAGONGO

Rating

Address

CONGO

Good to know

Pick up at airport

Important Information

Minimum age

12

Activity level

Strenuous

Additional requirements

No

Cancellation Policy

Non refundable

This booking is Non Refundable. You will not be entitled to any refund if you cancel this booking.

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