Join our 2 Day Congo gorilla tour to Virunga National park for a memorable gorilla trekking encounter with African Apes Tours & Travel. The tour takes you to Virunga park, home to 8 habituated gorilla families starting and ending in Kigali Rwanda.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali to Goma
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali to Goma
Our driver-guide will pick you u from Kigali international airport or your hotel in Kigali and transfer and transfer to Gisenyi. Have lunch on the shores of Lake Kivu and later cross over to Goma. Dinner and overnight stay at Mikeno Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Departure
In the early morning, have breakfast, get your packed lunch and transfer to Virunga park headquarters for briefing about the dos and dons of gorilla trekking. Hiking to see gorillas start at 8:00 am lasting for as short as 30 minutes to several hours depending on where gorillas are located that day. On meeting gorillas, you will spend an hour with the gorilla family to learn their social behaviors, take pictures and have fun with these amazing creatures. Hike down, meet your driver-guide and drive back to Kigali for your connecting flight.
End of the tour
Tour inclusions
Gorilla trekking permit
Ground transport
Pick p and transfers
Accommodation and meals
Bottled drinking water
Miscellaneous
Full time English speaking guide
Tour Exclusions
Visa fees
International flight fares
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Personal expenses
Porters fee
Extra activities not in the itinerary