3 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking Safaris

Overview

These 3 days Congo Gorilla trekking Safaris in Virunga National Park is splendid because it will reward you with the stunning experience about the lifestyle of the endangered mountain gorillas and Leisure at the lake Kivu including to Visit The hot water spring but around Gisenyi/ Rubavu Side.

By doing a boat trip in lake Kivu and also in this tour you have to expect to learn more about Rwandan Traditions and Tutsi Genocide that happened in 1994.

Below are the Description of the attractions of this tour:

Congo gorillas Trekking: Mountain gorilla is the main attraction to see in this Congo Gorilla trekking Safari. is to get The unique opportunity to see gorillas but in their natural habitat because To see the Gorillas is unforgettable and some even say that is life changing.

Encounters with gorillas and they go about their daily lives are carefully managed. with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up bamboo-covered slopes. to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour with them but just a few feet away from the gentle creatures.

Lake Kivu: Also in this Congo Gorilla trekking safari we’ll visit the Lake Kivu which is one of the African Great Lakes. but It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika

Kigali Genocide Memorial: The Kigali Genocide Memorial commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. and to that museum is a resting place of over 250,000 Victims of Genocide against the Tutsi.

There is a visitor centre for students and those wishing to understand the events.

Highlights

Itineraries

Day 1 : Pick up in Kigali and transfer to DR Congo/ Goma

At the beginning of this 3 days Congo gorilla trekking safari You will meet with the Company Driver/ Guide and later drives you to Western province of Rwanda (Gisenyi City) which is 3 hours’ drive.

Firstly do a short Boat trip to as to enjoy the lake then visit the Nyamyumba Hot water spring. After enjoying the Rubavu city Driver will take you to Congo Through the Rwanda – DR Congo border and reach to the Goma City because Trekking will be done in the next day. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge.

Day 2 : Congo Gorilla trekking and transfer to Kigali

Indeed you will be transferred to Bukima which is the starting point of the gorilla excursion for the does and don’ts (Congo gorilla trekking rules and regulations), then trekking will begin and it can be done between 1 – 5 hours depends on where the gorillas are and on the way towards the gorillas fortunately a lot of Flora and fauna species should be spoted includes Monkeys, Orchids, Birds, ….

Therefore After have spent 1 hour maximum with the gorillas, we come back to Goma for Lunch and Later transferred to Kigali in the afternoon. but After reaching to Kigali we shall have a dinner and Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel. End of 2nd day Congo gorilla trekking safari.

Day 3 : Kigali Genocide Memorial Tour, Gift Shop and Departure

Right after breakfast we will do a short Kigali city tour by Visiting like Kigali Genocide memorial which is the final resting place of 250,000 Rwandans killed in the genocide. It is run by AEGIS, a UK Non-Governmental Organization committed to stop genocides from happening around the world and The center has different exhibit places with space of skulls of survivors and their personal belongings, photographs of survivors, reconciliation efforts, and genocide perpetrators. Lastly depends on time we would pass by the gift shop because of buying some souvenirs and later we will be dropping you off at the airport for Departure. End Of Service of 3 days Congo gorilla trekking safari.

  • Ground transportation in a Jeep Car Vehicle
  • Meals + Accommodation
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla Permit
  • Cross Border Visa fees
  • Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Airfares & Rwanda Visa
  • Luxury drinks/Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips to local guides
  • Personal insurance and shopping
  • Laundry
  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • T-Shirt
  • Entrance Fees

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