Our 5 Days Combined Rwanda Congo Gorilla Tour offers a rare opportunity to track mountain gorillas in two extraordinary destinations, Volcanoes National Park and Virunga National Park. Beginning and ending in Kigali, this journey showcases the remarkable beauty, culture, and landscapes of both countries in one unforgettable safari.
Mountain gorillas inhabit high-altitude forests and are known for their gentle and herbivorous nature, sharing a striking similarity to humans. During your trek, you will observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, including the playful young ones that swing through the trees, adding charm and excitement to the entire experience. This adventure promises not only breathtaking encounters but also lasting memories of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
Itinerary overview
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to volcanoes national park
Day 2: Rwanda Gorilla trekking
Day3: Transfer to Goma
Day 4: Virunga gorilla trekking
Day 5: Return to Kigali.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be welcomed by our company representative who will welcome you, greet and take you through the angelic land of a thousand hills to the that of Mountain gorillas taking approximately 2 hours drive to arrive at the destination.
Luxury: Bisate lodge |Gorilla view lodge
Midrange: La plame hotel
Best budget: Kiningi Guest house
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Following breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for a morning briefing before the Gorilla trekking activity, tracking is done in groups of eight, taking 2 or more hours depending on how far the gorilla families have moved, returning to the lodge for relaxation or an optional community walk , dinner and stay overnight at;
Luxury: Bisate lodge | Gorilla view lodge
Midrange: La plame hotel
Best budget: Kiningi Guesthouse
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Virunga National Park
Early morning breakfast , after which you will transfer you to congo, clearing at the border and arriving in Goma town, the drive takes approximately 4-5 hours having En-route stopovers, the landscapes of Rwanda are magical and super exciting arriving for dinner and staying overnight at,
Luxury: Mikeno lodge
Midrange: Bukima tented camp
Best budget: Tchegera tented camp
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Virunga Gorilla Trekking
Following breakfast, you will drive to Bukima park center for a morning briefing, you will be allocated a gorilla group, after which you will head into the dense forest in search of the brown-eyed gentle species, trekking time depends on how far the gorilla families have moved, while with the mountain gorillas, you will be allowed one hour to take pictures.
Luxury: Mikeno lodge
Midrange: Bukima tented camp
Best budget: Tchegera tented camp
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali for Departures
Following an early morning breakfast, we will transfer to Kigali, having stopovers en-route for picture moments and enjoying the mountain landscape of the land of a thousand hills.
End of the 5 Days Combined Rwanda Congo Gorilla Tour.
Trip includes.
- All ground transportation.
- Border crossing fees.
- Park and conservation fees.
- English speaking guide.
- Water on board.
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan.
- Accommodation as identified.
- Gorilla permit.
Excludes.
- Visa fees and air tickets.
- Meals and drinks not included in the travel plan.
- Gratitude and tips to hotel staff.
- Extra costs as a result of personal delays.
- Item of personal nature.