5 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking And Nyiragongo Hike Safari

5 days Congo gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike safari package provides an opportunity to ultimately enjoy the beauty and wilderness of the Democratic republic of Congo, this safari is ideal for hikers and mountain gorilla lovers as it offers mountain gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo volcano hiking experience on the African safari tours.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Gisenyi

The 1st day of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike safari is for transfer to Gisenyi upon arrival, upon arrival at Kigali international airport visitors are picked up and welcomed by the company's safari guide on the African safari holiday. From the airport set off to Gisenyi at the shores of Lake Kivu, in Gisenyi check into the lodge, have dinner and spend the night. Accommodation is got from Up market - Lake Kivu Serena Mid-range - Inzozi Lodge Budget - Paradise Malahide Meal Plan: half board -dinner

Day 2: Transfer from Goma to Grande Barrier

The 2nd day of 5 days Congo gorilla and Nyiragongo safari visitors are to transfer from Goma to Grande Barrier, after morning breakfast checkout of the lodge and head to Goma with border crossing on the safari tours. At exactly 01:00 pm have to be at Grande Barrier offices to completely fill all the necessary documents and acquire the mountain gorilla trekking and hiking permits, then head to Kibumba, check into the lodge and stay overnight. Accommodation is got from Kibumba tented camp Meal Plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: mountain gorilla trekking experience

The 3rd day of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo safari is for mountain gorilla trekking experience, after breakfast at the lodge head to Bukima ranger post for briefing session in which rules and regulation to be followed while in presence of mountain gorillas are read on the African safari vacation. After the briefing headed by a senior ranger hike into the forests of Virunga in search the mountain gorilla group been assigned to, looking for mountain gorillas takes about 1-3 hours and spend only one hour with the gorillas when locate them. After interacting with the mountain gorillas trek back to Bukima ranger's post, meet the safari driver and head back to camp. In the evening have dinner and stay overnight on the safari holiday. Meal Plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Hiking Nyiragongo volcano

The 4th of 5 days Congo safari is for hiking Nyiragongo volcano, after morning breakfast head to Kibati Ranger post by 08:15 am for briefing about the experience, hire a porter and other necessary equipment then start the hike on the African safari tours. To reach the summit of the volcano takes about 6 hours depending on the physical fitness of an individual, the hike takes through lava rocks and forests. When reach the summit of the volcano be rewarded by the stunning views of boiling lava with a red glow, have dinner and spend the night at the volcano. Meal Plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: descending Nyiragongo and transfer back to Kigali

The 5th day of 5 days Congo gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike safari is for descending Nyiragongo volcano and transfer back to Kigali for a drop-off, after breakfast at the camp pack all belongs and start descending the volcano which takes about 4 hours on the safari vacation. When reach the Kibati Ranger post meet the safari driver and set off heading to the border at Grande Barrier, when reach Rwanda have lunch at the hotel then be dropped off either at the hotel or at Kigali international airport for the departure flight back home on the African safari holiday. Meal plan: half board (breakfast and lunch) End of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike safari