Congo is one of the most bio diverse rich environments of Africa. It is an amazing place to see the critically endangered species of the Mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park and the Lowland gorillas in the Kahuzi Beiga National Park. Enquire Now Our 4 Days Lowland and Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour will lead you to explore the best of the national parks. It is lovely as you get to spot the difference between the two gorilla species types, the tour starts and ends in Kigali.
Tour Highlight
- Mountain Gorillas.
- Lowland Gorillas.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Kahuzi Beiga National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our company representative who will brief you about your tour plan, proceed to Kahuzi Beiga through the Nyanza province, it is the old structural design of the Rwandan kingdom, we will visit the museum and proceed to the national park arriving for dinner and staying overnight at
Orchid Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Relaxation
Morning breakfast after which we will transfer to the park headquarters for a morning briefing, it takes 2- 4 hours tracking gorillas, these differ from the highland gorillas by their distinctive features, they are said to be much larger than the ones that live in the forest and with bigger families, we will return to meet our guide for lunch and an optional afternoon of relaxation, or visit Bukavu town or the Tshibati waterfall returning for dinner and staying overnight at
Orchid Hotel
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bukima – Virunga National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Bukima town, the back drop of the nearby town is amazing as you will encounter a vast ecosystem of a bio diverse encounter, the Virunga National Park is home to the mountain gorilla species, it roams freely within the park without being captivated, dinner and staying overnight at.
Bukima Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking and Departure
Early morning breakfast, after which we will transfer to the park center for Mountain gorillas, explore through the park in search of the primate species, you will be lead through by an experienced guide, it takes 2 or more hours doing the activity depending on how far the gorilla families have moved. Returning to meet your guide who will transfer you back to Kigali for your international flight back home.
The 4 Days Lowland and Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour includes;
- Full board meals.
- English speaking guide.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- all ground transportation inclusive of fuel.
- Gorilla permit.
- Border crossing fees.
Excludes
- Gratuities.
- All activities non mentioned in the travel plan.
- Laundry Services.
- Extra expenses as a result of situations beyond our control.
- Items of personal nature.