7 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari: Kahuzi Biega National Park
7 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari takes you Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trek in Kahuzi Biega. 7 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari is the Best Safari to do in the DR Congo.
Detailed Itinerary of the 7 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Goma
Pick up from your hotel or from Kanombe international airport in Kigali by the driver and transfer straight away to Gisenyi another town that lies in the western part of Rwanda. Then clear with the border arrangements and cross over to Goma in DR Congo. Dinner and Overnight at hotel Ihusi.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
Wake up early in the morning before 6am, have breakfast then drive to Bukima park station in Virunga National Park. You are briefed on the code of conduct around the Mountain Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a park ranger guide, you enter the forest and track the Mountain Gorillas for 3-5 hours and when you meet them, an hour is allowed in their presence taking various photos to keep for memories. Dinner and Overnight at Ihusi Hotel.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking at Tongo
Wake up early have breakfast then later transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on the code of conduct around the Chimpanzees then later in groups of 8 with a park ranger, enter the forest to trek the Chimpanzees for 2-4 hours in Tongo Forest and when you meet them, an hour is allowed in their presence taking various photos to keep for memories. Dinner and Overnight at Ihusi Hotel.
Day 4: Guided Nature Walk Virunga
Wake up have breakfast relax as you take guided nature walks around the neighborhood of Virunga National Park then later proceed back to your lodge for Relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Ihusi Hotel.
Day 5: Transfer to Bukavu
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, embark on a transfer to Bukavu Town. You reach here in the evening then proceed to check-in yor lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mission Suedoise.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for bring on the code of conduct around the Eastern Lowland Gorillas then later in groups of 8 with a park ranger, you enter the forest to trek the Gorillas for 3-5 hours and when you meet them, an hour is allowed in their presence taking various photos to keep for memories. Dinner and Overnight at Mission Suedoise.
Day 7: Departure to Kigali
Wake up have breakfast then with your luggage, embark on a departure to Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
Safari Includes:
- All ground transportation in Congo
- English speaking guide
- Lunch for that day
- Gorilla Permit: US $400
- Drinking water
Safari Excludes
The expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, Luxury drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, and porter fees while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills.