7 Day Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike

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Description

7-Day Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike

Hike mount Nyiragongo Volcano and trek both Congo mountain gorilla and lowland gorillas with Kisoro Tours Uganda on the 7 Day Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike. This gorilla tour starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda or Uganda, spend 1 night on the rim of the giant crater high above the violently active lava lake.

Lakes of hot lava are one of the most spectacular forms of volcanic activity, but they are very difficult to see there are only a few of them in the world at any given time. So, if you want to see a really impressive lava lake, you have only one option Mount Nyiragongo in DR-Congo.

Nyiragongo Volcano is located in the east of Congo DRC, at around 19 km from Goma Town, and is the most active volcano in the world. In 1977 and 2002, flows of very liquid lava broke out from cracks in the volcanic slopes.

Safari Highlights

Gorilla tracking in Virunga
Mt Nyiragongo Hiking safari
Low land gorilla tracking
Exploring Lake Kivu

Tour Summary

Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga Park in Congo
Day 3: Mt Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking
Day 4: Descend Mount Nyiragongo Volcano
Day 5: Explore Lake Kivu
Day 6: Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking
Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Days 1: Arrival

This Mountain Gorillas and Lowland Gorillas Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike safari starts at Entebbe International Airport Uganda or Kigali- Rwanda and is transferred to Kisoro, En route, you will have a short stop at the Equator for an educational talk as well as a photographic opportunity. The journey then continues to Mbarara town where there will be a stopover stop for lunch. After lunch, drive onwards; a drive that will take you through Uganda’s rolling green hills through the highlands, also known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’ before making the final journey to Kisoro town. Check-in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 2; Gorilla Trekking in Virunga Park in Congo

Take an early breakfast and transfer to the park station in Virunga Park. After a briefing with park rangers, go on a mountain gorilla trek, after transfer back to the hotel and Overnight in Kisoro

Day 3: Mt Nyiragongo Volcano Hiking

After an early breakfast, transfer to Nyiragongo Volcano trail head in Virunga National Park. Staring at 8:00 am, hike for approximately 6-7 hrs making it to the crater rim. Have the whole Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike evening to enjoy the view from the crater and watch the lava inside. Overnight: in huts at the rim of the giant crater high above the active lava lake.

Day 4: Descend Mount Nyiragongo Volcano

Breakfast and start to descend by 7 or 8 am. Arrive at the trailhead before lunch and transfer back to your hotel for relaxing.
Overnight in Goma

Day 5: Explore Lake Kivu

After breakfast, transfer to the shores of Lake Kivu. Take a speedboat to the southerly town of Bukavu, on arrival meet our driver guide then transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Bukavu

Day 6: Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking

Transfer to Kahuzi- Biega National Park. After park ranger briefing, trek to see lowland gorillas. Transfer back to the hotel after the trek.

Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali

Very early in the morning before dawn, you will wake up to have a cup of coffee or a glass of water/ juice then the Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike safari will proceed to Congo/Rwanda border. Proceed to Kigali, for relaxation or to catch your onward flight home.

End of Congo Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike

NOTE: This Safari can be reversed, to begin with, Uganda or Rwanda and with DR Congo or the other way around

Getting There

All our tours/safaris can start and end in Kigali Rwanda or Entebbe Uganda with no extra costs
Our tour consultant is at your disposal for any information you may need 24/7
We do all your airport transfers in Kigali or Entebbe
We arrange accommodation for you day before the tour starts and on the day tour ends with no extra costs

Transportation & Guides

We use both standard 4×4 customized safari vans and 4×4 luxury customized safari Land cruisers as our road mode of transport for game viewing, taking photos wildlife filming and photography, all our safari vehicles has pop up roofs for proper game viewing and easy for to take as much photos as you can, with also charging system for your cameras, phones and also every client is guaranteed of a window seat for easy view.

Our drive/guides are very professionally and well trained, we know every successful safari needs a great guide, majority of the comments from our clients regarding our services are centered on the professionalism of our guides, returning clients request the same guide on their second and third trip.

Inclusions

Includes:

– Meet & greet services airport transfers to/from Entebbe airport,
– Accommodation and meals on safari as above,
– One Congo gorilla permit and Mt Nyiragongo hiking permit per person
– Bottled water in the safari vehicle,
– Full-time services of English-speaking driver/guide,
– All park entry fees and set activities on the itinerary.

Excludes:

– Visas for both Rwanda and DR-Congo
– Personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature.
– Charter/Scheduled flights are also an optional extra.
– Plus all expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks, etc.