Enjoy a guided 5 days Congo tour exploring the most active volcanoes at Nyiragongo and the endangered Gorillas in the Virunga mountains.
Trip Summary
Day 01: Kigali city tour
Day 02: Nyiragongo Hike
Day 03: Descend the volcano to the bottom
Day 04: gorilla trekking Virunga national park
Day 05: departure for Kigali.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01: Kigali city tour
You will be picked by our company guide from Kigali international airport and drive you through Kigali for a short city tour where you will visit some important places in Kigali like the genocide memorial where thousands of people were buried, Nyamata church and the local markets. You will be transferred to Goma town later where you will have you dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu lodge.
Day 02: Nyiragongo Hike
Start your day with morning breakfast at the lodge and proceed to kibatsi village where you will start your hike. The guide will lead the hikers to the 4-6 hours journey hiking depending on the speed you have while climbing. You will pass by the steep terrain, thick undergrowth and tall trees. On arrival to the top of the volcano relax and enjoy the cool breath of the top of the mountain; view the lava lake and its red fires flames. Dinner and overnight at the top of the volcano in the camp tent
Day 03: Descend the volcano to the bottom
Have a delicious breakfast from the top of the volcano with last views of the beautiful scenic sanctuary and slope to the bottom where you will find your driver waiting to transfer you to Virunga national park. Accommodation and meals at Virunga Hotel.
Day 04: gorilla trekking Virunga national park
Start this day with a hot morning breakfast and leave for gorilla trekking. You will carry packed lunch and drinking water and your trekking equipment. Report to the starting point for registration and briefing on the don’ts and dos of gorilla trekking. The rangers will lead the group into the jungle passing on thick undergrowth, steep hills and tall trees in search of mountain gorillas. After finding the gorilla family you will only be given one hour of full encounter with the gorillas taking photos and learning about gorilla behaviors. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Virunga Hotel.
Day 05: departure for Kigali.
Breakfast will be served at the lodge and start your journey to Kigali town via Goma border to the airport to catch-up with your flight back home.
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