Book this 5 Days Lowland Gorillas & Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Congo to Kahuzi-Biega & Virunga National Parks to trek with Congo gorillas.
Rewind the greatest memories of your life with the most sought-after creatures on earth – the lowland and Mountain Gorilla species in Kahuzi-Biega and Virunga National Parks, in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the central region of Africa.
The lowland gorillas have huge bodies covered in fur, in comparison with the mountain gorillas which prefer high altitude places.
Virunga National Park is the oldest and largest national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, hosting over a quarter of the total mountain gorilla species in the world.
You will track the lowland and mountain gorillas, have an optional city tour, and photography moments. Pickup and drop-off in Kigali city, Rwanda.
Detailed Lowland & Mountain Gorilla Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup and transfer to Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Start the trip with delicious African coffee, followed by a rewarding drive from Kigali to Bukavu city, on the southern tip of Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, taking a 5-6 hour drive.
On your way to the park, treat yourself to amazing views of the breathtaking landscape and plantations, and do not forget to wave at the happy Rwandan people along the road sides.
There will be an en-route stopover for lunch and registration at the Congo-Rwanda border in Rusizi, where you will get new documents and a visa before proceeding to check into your lodge in the city for a delicious dinner and peaceful slumber.
Day 2: Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi – Biega National Park
Wake up to a hefty breakfast at the lodge before driving to the park headquarters for a briefing by expert ranger guides who possess a wealth of knowledge regarding these apes in their natural habitat.
The briefing session starts very early in the morning and lasts for roughly 30 minutes. You will be informed of the trekking rules and have your trekking documents verified before starting the trekking exercise, heading to where the apes were last spotted in the previous days.
The trekking exercise lasts roughly 1-6 hours, with an additional hour to closely watch these apes, take photos as they feed, and observe the silverbacks standing majestically with the entire group.
There are several other primates, birds, and flora to look out for while trekking with a family of habituated gorillas.
Finish the trekking exercise and return for lunch at the lodge before spending the rest of the evening relaxing until dinner and bedtime.
Day 3: Transfer to Virunga National Park
Brighten this morning with a delicious breakfast before checking out of the lodge for a long day’s transfer to Virunga National Park, the oldest and most naturally gifted national park on the African continent.
Virunga National Park provides asylum to more than a quarter of the total mountain gorilla species in the vast Virunga chain of mountains.
You will have an en-route stopover for lunch at the shores of Lake Kivu and stopovers for photography at different attractions as your driver guide deems appropriate.
After a long day’s drive, the lush tropical jungle of Virunga National Park welcomes you for an unforgettable encounter with your relatives – the endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive and check into your lodge for dinner and a peaceful nap.
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga
After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, depart with a packed lunch for the park headquarters for a briefing and trekking experience.
Mountain gorillas are social creatures, spending their days moving from one place to another in search of new territory and food.
In approximately 1-7 hours of primate trekking exercise, you will find these gentle apes on the ground or playing up in the tree branches, with the silverbacks attracting a lot of attention, charming youngsters playing, and mothers nursing their young ones.
Carefully following the set instructions by the park ranger guide, you will spend one hour closely watching the troop, taking photos, and asking questions.
Although the gorillas may approach visitors closely, you should remain calm and never run away.
End this adventure with a lunch break followed by an optional city tour around Goma to visit various attractions, homesteads, and plantations, among others. Conclude the day with dinner and a peaceful night at the lodge.
Day 5: Return to Kigali International Airport
Start the day with a tasty cup of coffee at the lodge before checking out for a transfer to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda.
Enjoy a stopover at the lodge for lunch en route before heading to catch your departure flight. The rolling hills and flourishing plantations will captivate your attention during the scenic and lengthy drive.
End of safari.
