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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Spend one unforgettable night on the rim of a massive active volcano, and enjoy standing face to face with a magnificent mountain gorilla silverback in DR Congo
Highlights
· Africa Oldest Park
· World Largest Gorillas
· Varied Region of the continent
· Eye to eye with the mountain Gorillas
· Accommodation on Middle class Hotels
· Largest lava lake
· Overnight at crater rim
· Side effects of eruption
What's included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
Day 1: PICK UP FROM KIGALI AIRPORT – TRANSFER TO VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK
Virunga National Park
3h · Admission ticket included
You will be met upon arrival at Kigali Airport by your driver and guide, and driven to the Rwanda – Congo (DRC) border at Grande Barriére, La Corniche. We will then assist you to clear the customs formalities and cross the border, entering the Democratic Republic of Congo. Proceed onto Goma or Virunga National Park. You will then spend the night at comfortable lodge in the Virunga Park.
Driving distance: 3 hours
Activities: Airport transfer - Goma
Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 2: GORILLA TRACKING IN VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK
Virunga National Park
4h · Admission ticket included
After an early breakfast, depart for Parc National des Virunga, and head over to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. After handling park formalities, we set off on the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is tracking mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 alive today. You will get within meters of the family, and you’ll have the opportunity to spend an hour with them. Then return to your hotel or lodge for the night.
Driving distance: 1 hour
Activities: Gorilla Trekking
Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 3: MOUNT NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO HIKE
Mount Nyiragongo
1h · Admission ticket included
The day starts with an early breakfast. This is when the real adventure begins. You’ll spend a day hiking Nyiragongo, a live volcano. The trek includes a walk through lush forest and lava fields with a steep ascent near the top. It also involves an overnight stay at the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim. Stunning views in both sunlight and moonlight will make this an unforgettable experience. Later, make ready to spend the night in tents at the rim of the giant crater, high above the active lava lake.
CRATER BANDAS – Ready-made food and water are included in the rates below.
Things to bring on the Nyiragongo hike – sleeping bag, dry change of clothes, rain gear, good walking shoes, warm clothes (sweater, jacket) to wear on the rim, where it’s cold, sun cream, warm hat, torch, camera, and personal toiletries. Do remember to carry packed lunch for this day.
Day 4: MOUNT NYIRAGONGO DESCEND AND DEPARTURE
Mount Nyiragongo
2h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, descend by 0700 hours, arriving back at the start of the trail before lunch. Continue back to the city of Goma for lunch. Thereafter, you will be transferred back to Rwanda, and then to Kigali Airport for departure.
Driving distance: 3 hours
Activities: Nyiragongo Hike Descend
Overnight: 0
Meal Plan: Half Board – Breakfast Lunch
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
You will meet our Guides on airport
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
