7 Days The Finest Of Congo Primates & Volcano Climb Safari

7 Days the finest of Congo Primates and Volcano climb

Virunga National Park Safari

You will have the opportunity to take in the varied scenery and scenic splendor of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on this 7-day safari. The top tourism adventures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that will give you a memorable experience are waiting for you on this safari, including mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking in Virunga National Park, eastern lowland gorilla tracking in Kahuzi Beiga National Park, and a Mount Nyiragongo hiking safari in Virunga National Park.

Detailed Itinerary

 
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Day 1: Travel to Bukavu town

A driver from adventure in the wild safaris will pick you up from the international airport of Kigali or from the hotel where you spent the night. You will then begin your journey to Bukavu, the town nearest to the Kahuzi Beiga national park, with lunch on route. Check in to the hotel when you get in Bukavu. Dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodations include the Exodus Bukavu Hotel (Budget), Panorama (midrange), and L’Orchids Safari Club (luxury).
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Day 2: Kahuzi Biega, Eastern low land gorilla tracking

A briefing is held at the park headquarters of Kahuzi Beiga national park. After an early breakfast at your resort, meet your driver. Begin your forest journey with armed rangers and local tour guides in search of habituated lowland gorillas. Lowland gorilla trekking can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 5 hours, and once you find gorillas, you’ll spend an hour with them watching them go about their everyday lives and taking pictures. After spending an hour with these eastern lowland gorillas, return to the park’s main office. Your tour driver will pick you up and then take a relaxing drive back to your hotel for the evening.
Accommodations include the Exodus Bukavu Hotel (Budget), Panorama (midrange), and L’Orchids Safari Club (luxury).
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Day 3: Take a boat from Bukavu to Goma.

You will get up extremely early, eat a quick breakfast, and then embark on a boat ride on Lake Kivu to get from Bukavu to Goma port. The trip to Goma can take three hours. After having lunch upon arrival in Goma, you will proceed to the Virunga National Park. Arrive at your hotel and unwind.
Accommodations include (the premium) Mikeno Lodge, (the mid-range) Bukima Tented Camp, and (the affordable) Kibumba Tented Camp.
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Day 4: Virunga, Mountain Gorilla trekking

Your safari guide will take you to the Bukima police station for a gorilla trekking briefing after having breakfast in the morning. After receiving a briefing, you will go out on an adventure to find the critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The hike could take you anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, or even longer depending on where the mountain gorillas are because they prefer high-altitude habitats. Spend an hour observing the gorillas feeding their young, eating, and engaging in other daily routines while taking pictures of them. This will be a thrilling adventure. You will stroll back to the Bukima police station to meet your driver and transfer you back to the lodge.
Accommodations include (the premium) Mikeno Lodge, (the mid-range) Bukima Tented Camp, and (the affordable) Kibumba Tented Camp.
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Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking

You will get up early, eat breakfast, and then be taken at 6:00 am to Mahura Forest to observe chimpanzees. Upon locating these amazing creatures, you will spend one hour with them and get to learn how they spend their days. Then return to your accommodations to relax. Meal and the night.
Lodging options include, (the premium) Mikeno Lodge, (the mid-range) Bukima Tented Camp, and (the affordable) Kibumba Tented Camp.
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Day 6: Hiking Nyiragongo Volcano

You will be escorted to the park headquarters after your early-morning breakfast for registration and a briefing about the Nyiragongo hike. The hike will then begin at the Kibati ranger station, which is located at an elevation of 1870 meters above sea level. As you begin your walk, the lower slopes are covered with a beautiful rain forest that is home to a variety of birds, animals, and primates. You’ll notice that there is less foliage as you climb higher. Depending on the hikers’ speed and physical condition, the walk will last 5 to 6 hours. You will be rewarded at the summit with amazing views of the erupting magma from the crusted lava, where you can also take some pictures. a night spent at the crater.
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Day 7: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Kigali

You’ll begin your descent from the summit of the volcano to the bottom in the morning after eating breakfast that has been cooked by the porters, and this will take less time than climbing. After that, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Kigali so that you can do a city tour before continuing to Kigali International airport to catch your departure.

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Prices include

Nyiragongo hiking permits
Bottled water
Eastern lowland gorilla permits
mountain gorilla trekking permits
Chimp trekking permit
English speaking guidePark entrance fees
Meals
Accommodation etc.

Prices exclude

Tips to porters and tour guides
International flight ticket
International visa
Insurance
Laundry
Etc.