THE VIRUNGA GORILLAS OF CONGO & THE NYIRAGONGO HIKE TOUR (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)
- Days 04 Private Tour Available
- From ₹ 177,450.00
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About this activity
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- Duration:4 Day(s)
- Activities
- Backpacking
- Eco Tourism
- Expedition
- Honeymoon
- Gorilla Trekking
- National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Nature
- Photography
- Wildlife Safaris
- Women's Adventures
- Travel StyleBudget
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Tour Vibe Active
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Family/Kids
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
DRC,
Rwanda,
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Pickup
kigali
- Drop-off
- Age Range 15 - 70 (Years Old)
- Africa Oldest Park
- World Largest Gorillas
- Varied Region of the continent
- Eye to eye with the mountain Gorillas
- Accommodation on Middle class Hotels
- Largest lava lake
- Overnight at crater rim
- Side effects of eruption
Africa Oldest Park World Largest Gorillas Varied Region of the continent Eye to eye with the mountain Gorillas Accommodation on Middle class Hotels Largest lava lake Overnight at crater rim Side effects of eruption
ITINERARY
You will be met upon arrival at Kigali Airport by your driver and guide, and driven to the Rwanda – Congo (DRC) border at Grande Barriére, La Corniche. We will then assist you to clear the customs formalities and cross the border, entering the Democratic Republic of Congo. Proceed onto Goma or Virunga National Park. You will then spend the night at comfortable lodge in the Virunga Park.
Driving distance: 3 hours
Activities: Airport transfer - Goma
Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full board
After an early breakfast, depart for Parc National des Virunga, and head over to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. After handling park formalities, we set off on the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is tracking mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 700 alive today. You will get within meters of the family, and you’ll have the opportunity to spend an hour with them. Then return to your hotel or lodge for the night.
Driving distance: 1 hour
Activities: Gorilla Trekking
Overnight: Kibumba Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full board
The day starts with an early breakfast. This is when the real adventure begins. You’ll spend a day hiking Nyiragongo, a live volcano. The trek includes a walk through lush forest and lava fields with a steep ascent near the top. It also involves an overnight stay at the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim. Stunning views in both sunlight and moonlight will make this an unforgettable experience. Later, make ready to spend the night in tents at the rim of the giant crater, high above the active lava lake.
CRATER BANDAS – Ready-made food and water are included in the rates below.
Things to bring on the Nyiragongo hike – sleeping bag, dry change of clothes, rain gear, good walking shoes, warm clothes (sweater, jacket) to wear on the rim, where it’s cold, sun cream, warm hat, torch, camera, and personal toiletries. Do remember to carry packed lunch for this day.
Driving distance: 1 hours
Activities: Nyiragongo Hike
Overnight: Camping
Meal Plan: Half Board – Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, descend by 0700 hours, arriving back at the start of the trail before lunch. Continue back to the city of Goma for lunch. Thereafter, you will be transferred back to Rwanda, and then to Kigali Airport for departure.
Driving distance: 3 hours
Activities: Nyiragongo Hike Descend
Overnight: 0
Meal Plan: Half Board – Breakfast Lunch
WHAT’S INCLUDED
| Location | Nights | Type | Property Name | Rating | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOMA | 3 | Lodge | KIBUMA TENTED CAMP | 3 Star | Private |
- Airport Transfer
Forest Guides
- Meat
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Nyiragongo Food package+ chef
Meals, All Dinners And Lunches
- Jeep & 4WD
Services of English or French Speaking Driver Guide
Transport in a 4WD vehicle
Complimentary Bottled Mineral Water
One Nyiragongo Hiking permits per person
One Gorilla Permits Per Person
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Other Excluded:
International visas ,porters during the hike ,telephone charges , drinks
Covid Safety
All measure are taken
Availability
- May2024
- Jun2024
- Jul2024
- Aug2024
- Sep2024
- Oct2024
- Nov2024
- Dec2024
Tour Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 50 % of the tour amount
Tour Date Change Policy
Tour Date can be changed 30 day(s) prior departure
Good To Know
Things to bring on the Nyiragongo hike
sleeping bag, dry change of clothes, rain gear, good walking shoes, warm clothes (sweater, jacket) to wear on the rim, where it’s cold, sun cream, warm hat, torch, camera, and personal toiletries. Do remember to carry packed lunch for this day
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