Home » 4 Days Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Hiking Tour
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.
4 Days
Private or Group
Safari
4 Days
Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
Referred as one of the most exciting destinations for seeing mountain gorillas. In this 4 Days Congo gorilla expeditious safari tour shall take you mountain gorilla trekking in Congo’s famous Virunga and later you shall go Nyiragongo hiking tour to explore the most exciting stratovolcano that has a lake which is about 600m deep and has one of the most fluid lava in the world. The lava from an erupting volcano is not usually so dangerous as it travels at a slow sped of about 1 to 10km/hr.
This 4 day Congo gorilla safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda or Goma international airport, explore Congo mountain gorillas and hike Nyiragongo volcano in Virunga national park.
BUDGET Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
STANDARD Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
LUXURY Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Upon your arrival in Rwanda, you shall be met and picked from Kigali International Airport. Our professional driver guide shall pick you up, brief you about your safari expectations.
Depending on the time of arrival, you shall proceed for a Kigali city tour where you shall visit the famous Rwanda genocide museum, local market encounter and later transfer to Goma in DRC which is always 4-5 hours’ drive Cross boarder and transfer to your hotel, Dinner and overnight.
Today, you shall wake up early morning, have breakfast and transfer to Bukima Virunga National Park headquarters. Here, you shall have a briefing about the Gorilla Tracking Rules before venturing into the deep forest to search for the adorable mountain gorillas. The Congo gorilla trekking takes about 3-6 hours depending on the last gorilla location. The excitement is much but upon meeting the gorillas, you shall only have one hour as you watch them play, mate and relate.
After the encounter, you shall return to the park headquarters and later transfer to Kibumba Tented camp as you enjoy the view of the Mikeno mountain which is part of the Virunga mountains.
Today, is an adventure day. You shall wake up early morning, enjoy your breakfast and take short drive from your accommodation to Kibati which is the starting point for Nyiragongo climbing in Virunga national park. After a briefing with park rangers, start hiking Nyiragongo volcano and hike through an impressive rain forest with various stop points along the trail, the Nyiragongo Volcano hike is a demanding one that takes between 5-7 hours and it always starts from 9;00am and to ease your hiking, you may request for a porter.
You are free to hike at your own pace, so take your time when climbing the Nyiragongo to enable you reach the top summit. After the encounter, enjoy the impressive view of the crater and watch the lava inside before proceeding for the overnight at the crater.
After breakfast that is always served by 6:00am, start to descend down from Nyiragongo volcano mountain and meet your safari driver to Kibati station before proceeding for a transfer to Kigali.
You shall have your lunch en-route before being dropped at Kigali International airport or at a desired accommodation.
Cancel up to 60 days before departure.
Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.
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It was a solo yet memory filled experience right from my first inquiry to the last day of the trip. Everything was smooth. My tour guide Eddie was beyond friendly and had an eagles eye for even the smallest animals.
The most memorable moment was my first sight of the mighty Gorillas in Bwindi.
I highly appreciate and recommend friendly Gorillas safari
we had the most amazing time in Uganda accompanied by our very Friendly tour guide Elias.
The support team that handled tour preparations were very kind and responded to every question we had in time. Bliss even went an extra mile to give us a video call during some of the sessions.
We were very lucky to see the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector or Queen Elizabeth while exiting for Bwindi.
I highly recommend this company because they met all our expectations and even delivered more than we imagined.
From the planning stages to the first meet and greet, Anthony, Brenda and their team went above and beyond to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime! Friendly Gorilla Safaris gave us everything we asked for while keeping in mind our mid-range budget.
They are excellent with communication, professional, patient, and were able to answer all our questions. Our itinerary was amazing with river rafting, game drives, chimp trek and of course the gorilla trek. Accommodations were great, food delicious and Eddie our driver/guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this company.
Excellent organization considering that Tony managed to plan the entire tour, permits for gorillas and chimpanzees included, just one day before departure. This is not taken for granted since the tour operator we had contacted months earlier canceled our trip 3 days before departure!
Our driver Tony, who also served as our guide, was always caring and attentive to our needs. Uganda is a country full of natural wonders, and being able to enjoy it peacefully with the right quality-price ratio allows for a full experience of all the activities
Cannot recommend this company enough!!! Anthony and Brenda are fantastic and worked with us to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. All expectations were not only met, but greatly exceeded! From our exhilarating itinerary to the memorable accommodations, every part of the experience was extraordinary.
All the activities including river rafting, game drives, gorilla/chimp/rhino treks and boat rides were spectacular, with stunning views and incredible wildlife sightings, and the food was fantastic throughout. Accommodations were wonderfully planned, and each place we stayed offered something different, but all were so lovely. The warmth and hospitality from everyone we met in Uganda is indescribable. What truly made this trip special, though, was our guide, Eddie. He was knowledgeable, professional, passionate, joyful, and also so attentive to our group’s needs.
We could not have asked for a better driver/guide – he went above and beyond to ensure we had a life-changing adventure every step of the way while simultaneously feeling like a member of the family. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the BEST time possible. This was more than a vacation – it was an adventure I’ll never forget, and I’m still majorly struggling with post-Uganda depression! Thank you Anthony, Brenda and Eddie for the most unforgettable experience ever. We miss you all!
We had such a great time on our 2 day / 1 night Safari tour to Akegara National Park in Rwanda. Jado was our AMAZING tour guide who made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed during our time!
Prior to the trip, I had seamless communication with the Safari group who helped figure out exactly what Safari tour I wanted (1 day or more). They sent an example schedule as well as several lodging options. We ultimately chose the “budget” option which was the Rhino Lodge — it did not feel budget at all! It was GORGEOUS and the food was amazing. We even asked if we could adjust the schedule and they were more than happy to accommodate.
We had a fabulous time traveling to the park with Jado, getting settled and eating at the Rhino Lodge, participating in a half day safari that also included a water tour where we saw Rhinos, Crocodiles, Buffalos… and lots of birds! As soon as we drove into the park we saw an elephant and as we were leaving we saw Baboons. We slept and ate well and then the adventure began early the next day, where we had a full day of Safari through the park. We were able to see more Buffalos, impala, Baboons, Giraffes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs and even a rogue hippo wandering around on land. We unfortunately did not see any big cats (leopards or lions) but Jado certainly tried his best to find them.
Once we paid the initial fee prior to the tour, everything was included. This was an amazing trip, we felt very safe, and I would absolutely book again with this company. Thank you guys so much for being so great and easy!!!
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