6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda
6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda Overview:
The 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda is one of the most impressing Combo Gorilla safaris in Congo & Rwanda that will offer you an opportunity to have combined Rwanda Congo mountain gorilla trekking safari experience from the two stunning parks of Virunga National park in Congo and Volcanoes National park in Rwanda. The 6 days gorilla safari will provide you an opportunity to explore Nyiragongo Mountain – the most beautiful stratovolcano that features the world’s largest lava lake, Volcanoes National Park-natural home of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas. The Safari will enable you to participate in the most elegant tourist activities in both Congo and Rwanda with even the test of unique cultural experiences as well as world class services from some of the best lodges/hotels in Congo and Rwanda. The six days gorilla safari will start and end in Kigali-the Capital City of Rwanda-Land of thousand hills.
Safari Highlight; 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda
- Day 1 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Arrive in Kigali international Airport and Transfer to Mikeno Lodge in Virunga National Park-Congo.
- Day 2 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Early Morning Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park.
- Day 3 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Early Morning Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
- Day 4 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Descend from Nyiragongo Volcano and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
- Day 5 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking and an evening Cultural encounter
- Day 6 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Early Morning Visit to Dian Fossey Tomb and Transfer to Kigali for city tour
Safari Detail; 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda
Day 1 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Arrive in Kigali international Airport and Transfer to Mikeno Lodge in Virunga National Park-Congo.
On your arrival to Kigali international airport, you will be met by our professional driver guide who will transfer you to Mikeno Lodge in Virunga National Park in DRC. The drive transfer of about 3-4 hours without enroute stopovers to Mikeno lodge in Virunga national park will take through majestic landscape sceneries venerated with unique natural setting and local populations. On arrival to the park, you will advance to the lodge to check-in, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Bukima Tented Camp (Mid-Range) Nyiragongo Volcano Summit Shelters (Budget)
Day 2 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Early Morning Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park.
After an early morning relaxed breakfast, you will be driven to the Bukima park station in the Virunga National Park area where trekkers assemble at 7:00am to be allocated a gorilla group, be briefed on how to ”behave” while staying with a gorilla group. After the briefing, you will proceed to the appropriate starting point for the trek to confront the gorilla group you have been allocated. The length of the trek varies depending on movements of the gorillas as well as weather conditions. Meeting these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a unique and wonderful experience. When you meet these ape species, you will be given one hour to observe and take photos of these stunning Apes. After the one magical hour allocated to you, you will retire back to the trekking base and thereafter retreat back to your hotel/lodge for the late lunch, relaxation.
Accommodation: Mikeno Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Bukima Tented Camp (Mid-Range) Nyiragongo Volcano Summit Shelters (Budget)
Day 3 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Early Morning Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
After breakfast, you will embark on 30 kms transfer drive from your Mikeno lodge to Kibat Patrol Post in Nyiragongo Volcano. On arrival to the hike trail head, Park rangers will lead you with your porters to start hiking to the top of Nyiragongo Volcanoes. Nyiragongo Volcano hike will take you around 4-6 hours to reach to the summit of the world’s most active Volcano. The path to the summit of the Volcano is relatively easy but a bit strenuous, often in hot and uncomfortable conditions. Along the trial, you may enjoy the views and sights of rare bird species and small mammal species. Upon reaching the top, you will enjoy the views of lakes of hot lava and relax on top of the volcano. The night will be spent in tents on the rim of the giant crater, high above the active lava lake.
Day 4 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Descend from Nyiragongo Volcano and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
After an early morning breakfast, you will begin your descent by 7:00am from the summit of Nyiragongo to the head trail in Kibat Patrol Post. Arrive at the trail head before lunch and transfer to the lodge to have lunch and relaxation. After lunch, embark on transfer distance of 162 kilometers from Virunga to Volcanoes National for yet another interesting mountain gorilla trekking experience of its own. The transfer journey will take you through the impressive country side landscapes with rural setting and local populations as you head to the Volcanoes National Park. Upon your arrival in the park, you will drive to your reserved lodge to check-in, have dinner and overnight.
Accommodations: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Upmarket/Luxury), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Standard/Mid-range), Muhabura Hotel (Budget).
Day 5 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking and an evening Cultural encounter
In the morning after hearty breakfast, you will be driven by your driver guide to the park headquarters for a briefing at 70:30am to 8:00am regarding gorilla trekking etiquettes in Volcanoes Park. While at the park headquarters, you will meet other trekkers and you will be divided in groups of eight individuals who are allowed to trek one habituated mountain gorilla group. After briefing, you will be led by ranger guide to hike through the verdant jungle searching for mountain gorillas. The activity which will take 2-8 hours needs someone to be physical fit since it involves a lot of hiking the hills and slopping the Valleys. Gorilla trekking process is tedious but impressive when you finally set your small eyes direct to bit big round eyes of the mountain gorillas. When you eventually meet the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them, seeing them feed, play and look for their young ones. While staying with the gorillas, you will be required to maintain a distance of 7 meters away, also turn off the flash of your camera as you take pictures. Right after one hour, you will retire back to the starting point and transfer to your lodge for late lunch and relaxation. After lunch, you will embark on an evening cultural encounter with the local communities around volcanoes national park. The cultural encounter will give you a rare opportunity to interact with the local people in their natural environment, with a taste of their unique culture and traditions. On arrival to the village, you will be genuinely welcomed by the community as special Visitors. After cultural refreshment, entrainment, you will retire back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodations: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Upmarket/Luxury), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Standard/Mid-range), Muhabura Hotel (Budget).
Day 6 of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda: Do Early Morning Visit to Dian Fossey Tomb and Transfer to Kigali for city tour
Take an early Morning breakfast and embark on visit to Dian Fossey Tomb. The trek will offer you unique opportunity to visit the Dian Fossey Tomb and visit the house where this prominent American researcher was killed from and also learn the process of mountain gorilla’s conservation and protection. After the exploring the Karisoke Research Centre, you will embark on transfer drive to Kigali. On arrival to the city, the driver guide will take you around to Gisozi genocide memorial center where you will have time to listen to the comprehensive history of Rwanda during the 1994 genocide and the events of the massacres, including personal accounts. Thereafter, the driver guide will drive you to your Kigali lodge or Kanombe Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
End of the 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda
Getting There
Our Fleet of Vehicles;
6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda
Get a premium safari vehicle for hire in Uganda from our wide range of cars available at Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours Ltd. Take your safari in Uganda comfortably with a great choice for a long road trip or family vacation in a safari vehicle that meet your needs. From 4X4 Land Cruisers, Land Rovers to custom omnibuses, we have a car that makes your safari in Uganda’s Parks and Rural countryside a memorable one. Our car hire is mainly based on limited mileage and applies to travel within Uganda. (Terms and conditions apply)
Saloon Cars for hire/rent in Uganda; We provide Saloon Cars which are a nimble hatch perfect for navigating Uganda’s winding city or country roads. Our small car hire range provides economic travel in Uganda for the budget-conscious. Read More
Luxury Cars for hire/rent in Uganda; When you rent a car, you deserve all the extras like noise reduction features, rear-seat heat, air conditioning, and duplicate audio and climate controls. Rent a true luxury car with Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours Ltd for corporate travel and diplomat travel. Read More
4X4 Safari van Hire for hire/rent in Uganda; Prime Safaris and Tours Ltd make it easy for you to hire a 4X4 Safari van for your travel needs in Uganda at affordable price. Our 4X4 Safari van cars have discount car rental rates with flexible pick-up and drop-off options. We have minivans for hire to groups of eight up to twelve travellers. Read More
4X4 Landcruisers for hire/rent in Uganda; Get a premium safari vehicle for hire in Uganda from our wide range of cars available at Prime Uganda Safaris and Tours Ltd. Read More
General Safari Inclusions
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
The 2 Days Congo Gorilla Safari to Virunga National Park is a short Dr. Congo gorilla safari tour trip specially designed for the travellers who are set to do some diplomatic or volunteer work in Goma City. The Safari commences from Kigali Rwanda and ends in Goma City Congo involving remarkable sightseeing in Rwanda, the views of Lake Kivu and the encounter with the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park in Congo. Read More
The 2 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari to Kahuzi Biega National Park is a short DR Congo Gorilla Safari Tour Trip to see Lowland Gorillas in Congo Africa,starting in either Kigali or Gisenyi and ends in Gisenyi Rwanda. It is a perfect mini break Congo Gorilla Safari holiday trip that do not only offer an opportunity to track the Eastern Lowland Gorillas thriving in Kahuzi Biega National Park but also presents a recreational boat transfer on Lake Kivu. Read More
The 3 days Lowland Gorilla trekking Tour in Congo / Short Congo Gorilla Tour Trip is one of the highly rewarding Congo Gorilla safaris that will allow you to trek the stunning lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park .The 3 days Gorilla safari to DR. Congo will offer you an opportunity to encounter the lowland gorillas in their natural habitat of Kahuzi Biega National Park- DR Congo. Read More
3 Days Gorilla trekking tour in DR Congo is one of the short Congo Gorilla tours safari trip that allow you to track Gorillas in Virunga National Park Congo Africa in the North East. The 3 Day Gorilla tour in Virunga offers you a life changing experience which will stay in your mind for the rest of years on planet Earth. Mountain gorillasare highly intelligent, good natured, and fascinating to observe. The silverback’s powerful presence is awe-inspiring, yet his calm clearly earns him the title, “gentle giant”. Read More
3 Days Congo Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari in Virunga National Park is a short DR. Congo Gorilla Safari that starts and ends in Kigali. Virunga National Park is part of the greater Virunga Massif shared among Congo, Rwanda and Uganda supporting 480 Mountain Gorillas more than a half of their global population. Gorilla Trekking permits in Congo are very affordable compared to those of the neighbouring destinations thus making the cost cheaper. Read More
The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari & Mount Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking Safari Trip in Congo is one of the highly rewarding short Gorilla trekking tour & Mount Nyiragongo Volcano climbing safari tour that gives you that unique opportunity to have memorable Gorilla trekking in Congo with in Africa’s most splendid Virunga National Park strategically situated in North-Eastern part of DR Congo. The 4 Days Gorilla trek and Nyiragongo Volcano hike trip in Virunga Park Read More
5 Days Gorilla Safari in Congo Adventure to Virunga and Mount Nyiragongo Climbing Tour Trip is a Congo Gorilla Safari Tour to view Gorillas in Virunga National Park and Congo`s Nyiragongo Mountain climbing safari. The Safari provides a golden opportunity of tracking Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park which is part of the Virunga Massif with 480 Mountain Gorillas, 2 days hike to Nyiragongo Volcano standing with the world’s largest and most violent lava lake and sightseeing Read More
5 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Tour, Chimpanzee Trekking Tour and Kahuzi Mount Climbing Safari Tour Trip is an exciting Africa adventure Safari tour in DR Congo`s Kahuzi Biega National Park exploration to the South Kivu Province of Democratic Republic of Congo – the home to the Eastern Lowland Gorilla subspecies. 5 Days Congo Gorilla Trip features amazing sightseeing of the Rwandan hill sides, recreational boat transfers on Lake Kivu. Read More
The 6 Days Congo Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari in Virunga National Park and Mount Nyiragongo Volcano Climbing trip tour to is an adventure filled exploration to one of the less explored wilderness areas of Africa. This African Congo Gorilla Safari Trip Tour starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda and includes Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Congo’s Virunga National Park which is part of the greater Virunga Massif with 480 Mountain gorillas more than a half of their world population. Read More
The 6 Days Mountain Gorilla trekking Safari Tour in DR Congo and Rwanda is one of the most impressing Combo Gorilla safaris in Congo & Rwanda that will offer you an opportunity to have combined Rwanda Congo mountain gorilla trekking safari experience from the two stunning parks of Virunga National park in Congo and Volcanoes National park in Rwanda. The 6 days gorilla safari will provide you an opportunity to explore Nyiragongo Mountain – the most beautiful stratovolcano. Read More
The 7 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Wildlife Tour is one of the interesting Congo Gorilla Safari and Wildlife Tours that combine Congo’s most splendid national parks with unique ape experiences and taste of world class services from some of the finest lodges in DR Congo. Our 7 Days Congo Gorillas and Wildlife Safari will offer you a life changing experience of encountering Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park and lowland gorillas only protected in Kahuzi Biega national park in Congo. Read More