3 Days Gorilla Trekking Virunga National Park in DR Congo
A 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Virunga safari is among the most thrilling tour activities in the Eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This trip to Virunga National Park begins and ends in Kigali with arrival and departure respectively. The trip involves:-
- A visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre in Kigali
- Gorilla Tracking in Virunga National Park
- A Boat Cruise on Lake Kivu
Detailed Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali, do a City Tour, Transfer to Goma near Gisenyi
On arriving in Kigali, the driver will pick you up from the airport. You will then have a brief city tour involving the Genocide Memorial Centre followed by lunch and then transfer to Goma near Gisenyi on Rwanda-Congo boarder for overnight. Dinner and overnight stay at La Brise Hotel (Budget), La Joie Plazza Hotel (Midrange) and Kibumba Camp (Luxury) on full board.
Day 2: Do a Gorilla Trekking Safari in Virunga National Park in Congo.
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and be transferred to Virunga National Park for gorilla trekking. On arrival at the park, you will have a briefing followed by the real gorilla adventure in the jungle. You will
trek gorillas in the rain tropical forest. Upon seeing them, you will remain close to the beautiful primates for a maximum of one hour, make observation and photography. After tracking, have lunch and then cross back to Gisenyi Rwanda for overnight. Dinner and overnight stay at Paradise Malahide (Budget), Stipp Hotel (Midrange) and Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Luxury) on full board.
Day 3: Take a boat Cruise on Lake Kivu, transfer back to Rwanda.
In the morning, you will have breakfast and checkout to transfer to Kigali. Arrive in mid or late morning hours. After lunch in Kigali, transfer to the airport for your evening flight .
End of the Congo Gorilla Tour.
