5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari

5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari overview

5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari:   This 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Virunga national park and Kahuzi Beiga national park will take you to a fascinating gorilla safari where you will spend time with both Lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Beiga national park and endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga national park. This 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari will start and end in Kigali.

Activities for this 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park

Highlights of 5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari

  • Day 1 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Transfer to Bukavu in DRC
  • Day 2 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Lowland gorilla trekking
  • Day 3 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Transfer to Virunga national park
  • Day 4 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Mountain gorilla trekking
  • Day 5 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Transfer to Kigali for departures

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 5 DAYS CONGO GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Day 1 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park: Transfer to Bukavu in DRC

Kigali to Bukavu: Be ready for pick up from Kigali from either your hotel or from Kigali international airport and embark on your 1st day of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park with a ride to Bukavu in democratic Republic of Congo with an enroute lunch and a visit to the museums, kings palace and some Rwanda genocide memorial sites situated in Butare proceed with the road drive through thrilling vegetation cover with rolling hills since Rwanda is known as a land of 100 hills. You will also enjoy a clear view of the breathtaking plantations.

Meal plan: Lunch & dinner

Day 2 of  5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari : Lowland gorilla trekking

Lowland gorilla trekking: After having a served breakfast at the lodge on day 2 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park, you will be in position to join other trekkers and start a fascinating gorilla trekking adventure with in Kahuzi Beiga national park. Like any other gorilla trekking safari, one you come closer to these lowland gorillas , you will be allowed just one hour of interaction and later on be returned to your lodge for evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch & dinner

Day 3 of 5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari: Transfer to Virunga national park

Kahuzi Beiga – Virunga national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park, check out of the lodge and exit Kahuzi Beiga national park for Virunga national park with a boat cruise along Lake Kivu to cross over to Goma while enjoying a cool breath and watching plenty of wildlife including mammals and water birds. As you get to Goma, you will enjoy an enroute lunch and proceed your journey to Virunga national park for check in and then embark on evening walk before the sun goes down.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4 of 5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari: Mountain gorilla trekking

Mountain Gorilla trekking in Virunga NP: Breakfast has to be served very early on day 4 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park then be transferred to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After briefing, you will be driven to the main trail head of mountain gorilla where you will hire porters and penetrate deep into the forest in search of habituated mountain gorillas. Stay with the gorillas for just one hour and be returned to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Day 5 of 5 Days Kahuzi biega and virunga gorilla trekking safari: Transfer to Kigali for departures

Virunga national park to Kigali for departures: Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge on day 5 of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga national park then check out and start the journey from Virunga national park back to Kigali. Upon arrival to Kigali, you will enjoy a brief city tour, have an enroute lunch and be driven direct to Kigali international airport for departures to the next destination.

Meal plan: breakfast & lunch

END OF 5 DAYS CONGO GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Inclusive in 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari in Kahuzi Beiga & Virunga

  • 2 gorilla trekking permits for Lowland gorillas & Mountain gorillas
  • Ranger fees
  • Airport transfers
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
  • Enough drinking water
  • An English speaking guide
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Accommodation for 4 nights as per itinerary

Exclusive in 5 days Congo gorilla trekking safari Porter

  • Visa
  • Air ticket
  • Laundry fees
  • Tips
  • Optional activities
  • Life insurance
  • Other drinks apart from water
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