Summary
This Congo Gorilla Safari is a short trip 2 days trekking to the Virunga Nat park in Congo DRC, starting and ending in the capital of Rwanda, Kigali or your point of preference.
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Township tour
- Photo-safari
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrival - Transfer to Goma
Activities Included
Animal TrackingYou will be met on arrival at Kigali Airport and drive to Rwanda / Congo (DRC) border – Grande Barriére (La Corniche ). Assisted to clear with customs and cross border entering the Democratic Republic of Congo. Proceed on to Goma or Virunga national Park for overnight at your Hotel/Lodge
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Virunga National Park, Kivu Nord, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Gorilla Tracking In Virunga Np + Depart
Activities Included
Animal TrackingAfter an early breakfast depart for Parc National des Virunga and on to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. After completing our park formalities, we embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. Return to your Hotel/Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon be transferred back to the border and return to Rwanda’s Kigali Airport for departure.
Location
Virunga National Park, Kivu Nord, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comTourist Visa for Congo DRC is inclusive of the package and organised by our office upon submission of correct documentation. Allow 2 days for Tourist Visa process