3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari

3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari : Looking for an experience like no other with the mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park? This Congo gorilla safari in Virunga is a memorable experience with critically endangered primates in their natural habitat.

3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari Highlights

Day 1: Pick-up in Kigali and cross to Goma

Day 2: Virunga gorilla trekking experience

Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up in Kigali and cross to Goma

On the 1st day of your 3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari, Depending on where you are located in Kigali, a representative of our company will guide and transport you by car to Goma via the border of Gisenyi.

As an option, you can enjoy a city tour of Kigali, visiting the Genocide Memorial or visiting a craft shop as part of your tour. The drive to Gisenyi takes 4 hours, en route lunch will be served in the oldest King’s palace in Nyanza and we will be able to see the museum.

Due to the winding nature of the road, driving is quite slow.

After reaching Gisenyi, you will need to go through the border clearance process, then enter Goma, and then connect to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. You will find Mikeno Lodge (Luxury), Lac Kivu Lodge (Midrange), and Ihusi Hotel (Budget).

Day 2: Virunga gorilla trekking experience

On the 2nd day of your 3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari, Having wakened up very early in the morning, you should have your breakfast, then meet your driver to transfer you to Bukima, a starting point for the activity. Once there, you should meet the park ranger guides and porters (who will help in carrying your luggage if you need it).

Depending on the movement of the gorillas, it may take between two and eight hours for the search for the creatures to be conducted. Once you have located the mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to spend an hour with them once you have found them. Upon completing your activity, please return to your driver who will take you back to your lodge after he drops you off at your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge as above.

Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali

Drive to the border crossing in Gisenyi via Goma, then to Kigali for lunch, and then proceed directly to the airport for your return flight.

End of 3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Safari