This 4 Days Congo Gorilla Trek Adventure will give you a great experience of exploring one of the most touristic attractions in Congo, as you will a lovely adventure exploring this virgin land that is just starting to open up to tourism, with everything still authentic and natural. You will experience a truly natural state with a great stunning view of the famous Nyiragongo Volcano from a distance, with a great opportunity to come face to face with the Congo Mountain Gorillas. This is a life time experience with great one of the world famous treks. Request a Quote
- Kibumba Tented Camp.
- Mountain Gorilla Trek.
The Mikeno Mist package includes a 2 night stay in Virunga: two nights in Kibumba Tented Camp with a gorilla trek and one night stay in Kigali. This gorilla trekking tour is one of the most popular Congo Safari Tours.
Day 1: Airport transfer in Kigali.
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will go through custom and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to the Land of a thousand hills that Rwanda is know of, an later drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Congo for your adventure experience. Travel time +3hrs
After having your early morning breakfast, jump off to the jeep and start our drive to Congo with great view of the country side, known for its 1000 hills, arrive at Grande Barriere border crossing at 10:30am and ensure check-in with Virunga tourism office by 11:15am. The tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control. Guests will receive gorilla and volcano trek permits at check-in which must be presented at the start of each trek. Once check-in is complete, visitors will be transported to Kibumba for your overnight stay. Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking experience.
After an early breakfast at Kibumba Tented Camp, trekkers will head down the hill to meet their Ranger guides and have a briefing before the gorilla trek. Treks usually require 1-2.5 hours of hiking each way, depending on location of the gorilla group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted hour with the gorilla family group, trekkers will make their way back to camp, enjoy a late lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure, including time for nature walks and bird watching. Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali.
In the early morning, guests will leave the lodge and transported back to Goma with drop-off at the Grande Barriere. Later cross the border back to Rwanda and transferred to Kigali, if time allows, you will do Kigali city tour, by visiting the genocide memorial ground, art galleries and the local market for your shopping, before being transferred to the airport to catch up with you evening flight back home. End of service! Meal Plan: Full board.
Included in this 4 Days Congo Gorilla Trek Adventure package:
2 nights accommodation at Kibumba Tented Camp, 1 night accommodation in Kigali, 1 gorilla trek permit, all transport to, from and within the Park once in country, English speaking guide, local guide, mineral water, all meals as listed. Request a Quote
Not included in this package:Rwandan Visa, Congo Visa, Drinks, Nyiragongo backpack, porter fees, flight fares, gratuities and anything of a personal nature.