Overview of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing Hiking Tour in Congo
The 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing is a fun filled adventure safari itinerary that combines two of the most unique offers of Congo’s Virunga National Park. Mountain gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano hike are magical and historical encounters that are a dream of every adventurous world traveller. The safari commences and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Safari Highlight of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing Hiking Tour in Congo
Day 1 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Transfer from Kigali to Goma – Virunga National Park
Day 2 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Undertake the hike to the Nyiragongo Volcano
Day 3 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Descend from Nyiragongo Volcano and relax at the lodge
Day 4 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
Day 5 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Drive back to Kigali
Top Trending Congo Safari Tours | Enjoy the Most Azaming Congo Safaris
- 2 Days Congo Gorilla trekking Safari
- 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Safari in Congo
- 4 Days Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Safari
- 5 Days Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Safari
- 6 Days Congo Primate & Adventure Safari
- 7 Days Congo Gorilla & Adventure Safari
Related Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda
- 1 Day Gorilla Tracking Safari in Rwanda
- 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda
- 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda
- 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
- 5 Days Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tracking Safari in Rwanda
- 6 Days Primate Safari in Rwanda
- 6 Days Rwanda Primate & Cultural safari
- 7 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda, Chimpanzee trekking
- 9 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari Tour
- 10 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari tour Adventure
- 11 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari & Wildlife Safari in Rwanda
- 12 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari & Wildlife Tour
Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tours | Wildlife Safaris in Rwanda
- 3 Days Rwanda Chimpanzee Safari to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- 3 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari to Akagera National Park
- 5 Days Wildlife and Chimpanzee Safari in Rwanda
- 5 Days Rwanda Adventure Safari Tour
- 5 Days Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking Safari & Colobus Monkey trekking tour
- 6 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari
- 9 Days Rwanda Wildlife Safari
Tourist Attractions in Rwanda
RELATED ARTICLES TO GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI
- BOOKING A GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT IN UGANDA
- UGANDA HABITUATES TWO MORE GORILLA FAMILIES IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
- COMPARING GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA AND RWANDA
- THE REASON TO TREK GORILLAS IN UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- ENJOY THE APRIL AND MAY DISCOUNTED GORILLA PERMITS IN UGANDA – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS:
- THE EVOLUTION OF MOUNTAIN GORILLAS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- UGANDA’S MOUNTAIN GORILLAS, A SPECIES SO DIFFICULT NOT TO LOVE – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- WHERE TO GO GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA AND RWANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
- THE GORILLA TREKKING MYSTERY IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING DRESSING CODE – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA CONTINUE TO REALISE THE BENEFITS OF GORILLA SAFARIS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- UGANDA OFFERS HIGH SEASON DISCOUNTED GORILLA PERMITS IN MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS OF THE IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK OF BWINDI – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- GORILLAS TOURISM AND GORILLA CONSERVATION; A SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE COUNTING OF MOUNTAIN GORILLAS SET FOR SEPTEMBER – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- GORILLA TREKKING ENCOUNTER IN MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS:
- HERE A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN ASPIRING TO GO FOR A GORILLA TRACKING SAFARI – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- WHEN IS IT IDEAL FOR GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA AND RWANDA? – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA’S LOW SEASON – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING A MOVE TO BROADER CONSERVATION PICTURE – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- WHERE ARE GORILLAS TRACKED IN UGANDA
- WHERE DO GORILLAS SLEEP? – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- WHERE DO WE FIND GORILLAS – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- WHERE ELSE CAN MOUNTAIN GORILLAS BE TRACKED APART FROM BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK? – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- WHAT DO GORILLAS EAT? – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- THE GORILLAS OF BUHOMA – UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI NEWS
- SPENDING ONE MAGICAL HOUR WITH THE RUSHEGURA GORILLA FAMILY IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- GORILLA TRACKING REGIONS OF BWINDI – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- EXPERIENCING THE FAMOUS BATWA CULTURAL TRAIL IN THE MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- A NEW BABY GORILLA BORN IN BWEZA GORILLA FAMILY IN BWINDI UGANDA
- A NEW BABY GORILLA BORN IN RUSHEGURA GORILLA FAMILY
OTHER chimpanzee trekking safaris/tours to Kibale Forest National Park Uganda
- 2 Days Budongo Chimpanzee Trekking tour
- Chimpanzee Tracking Safari in Kibale with Chimpanzee Habituation for 3 Days
- Chimpanzee Tracking Safari in Kibale for 2 Days
- Ngamba Island Chimps Sanctuary 1 day Visit
Related articles to wildlife safaris in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda that you will Like
- ENCOUNTERING MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- EXPLORING MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK UGANDA SAFARIS
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK CLICK THE LINK BELOW;-
www.murchisonfallsnationalparkuganda.com
Related articles to chimpanzee trekking safaris/tours to Kibale Forest National Park Uganda
- CHIMPANZEE HABITUATION; A DETAILED ENCOUNTER WITH CHIMPANZEES – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- HABITUATING CHIMPANZEES; A THRILLING UGANDA SAFARI ENCOUNTER – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS:
- HUMANS AND CHIMPANZEES JOIN CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP – UGANDA SAFARIS
- PHOTOGRAPHY USED TO PROTECT CHIMPANZEES – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE CHIMPANZEE TREKKING ENCOUNTER IN KIBALE NATIONAL PARK – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NGAMBA ISLAND IN UGANDA – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE KYAMBURA GORGE; RIVER AND THE CHIMPANZEES COMBINED IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK UGANDA
- KYAMBURA GAME LODGE; A TYPICAL BLEND WITH THE WILDERNESS – UGANDA SAFARI NEWS
- THE NATURAL FOREST OF KALINZU FILLED WITH CHIMPS, BUTTERFLIES, PRIMATES AND BIRDS
[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section]
Detailed itinerary of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing Hiking Tour in Congo
Day 1 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Transfer from Kigali to Goma – Virunga National Park
Following breakfast at your place of stay in Kigali Rwanda, you team up with the driver guide to embark on the transfer to Gisenyi – the largest of all Lake Kivu towns. The place offers beautiful beach environment suitable for relaxation while the expanse lake presents good opportunity for boat cruise. The cruise offers magnificent sights of endless water views, series of Islands and the overlooking Nyiragongo Volcano. Settle for lunch after which you cross the Congo border to Goma in the province of North Kivu.
Accommodation: Luxury / Upmarket: Mikeno Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Bukima Tented Camp, Budget / Basic: Hotel Cape Kivu
Day 2 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Undertake the hike to the Nyiragongo Volcano

The morning is set to embark on the day long adventure hike to the one of the few remaining active and violent volcanoes on African continent featuring the most fluid and expanse lava lake on global scale. Standing to the east of Democratic Republic of Congo 19km from the town of Goma, Nyiragongo Volcano is noted to the world’s most active Volcano and it has on two subsequent times in 1997 and the year 2002, released a high speed lava liquid from the Volcanic cracks destroying half of Goma town killing a count of people along with their property. The hike is very rewarding lasting 4 – 6 hours and commence at 1989m elevation ascending to 3470m in a short period. The overnight is spent at the crater rim and the best views of the lava lake occur at night.
Accommodation: Mountain Camps
Day 3 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Descend from Nyiragongo Volcano and relax at the lodge
Descend back from the Mountain enjoying the panoramic views of the dense Congo jungle below and the expanse waters of Lake Kivu. Connect to the lodge for an afternoon relaxation.
Accommodation: Luxury / Upmarket: Mikeno Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Bukima Tented Camp, Budget / Basic: Hotel Cape Kivu
Day 4 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park

The Virunga National Park is not only a mountain gorilla haven but also features other two great ape species namely; Chimpanzees and the low land Gorillas. The Park is also home to other wild game including the unique Okapi, elephants among others. The gorilla trekking commences in the morning at Bukima ranger post and involves traversing the forested jungle of the park in the company of the ranger guides. The moment with the mountain gorillas in limited to one hour with opportunities for amazing photo shoots and extensive learning about these critically endangered species. Retreat from the activity and connect back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight
Accommodation: Luxury / Upmarket: Mikeno Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Bukima Tented Camp, Budget / Basic: Hotel Cape Kivu
Day 5 of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing: Drive back to Kigali
After breakfast, embark on the drive back to Kigali about 3 – 4 hours drive to catch up with the flight departure back home.
End of the 5 Days Congo Gorilla Safari and Nyiragongo Mountain Climbing Hiking Tour in Congo
Getting There
Transport Means to Your Safari Destinations
4X4 Safari Landcruisers For Hire In Ugand & Rwanda
One of the best known 4×4 WD that you can use for your safari in Uganda’s Parks and Rural countryside.Our car hire is based on limited mileage and applies to travel within Uganda.( Terms and conditions apply. Read More
4X4 Safari Vans For Hire In Uganda Rwanda
Looking for 4X4 Safari Vans for hire in Uganda, Prime Uganda Safaris is available to your service. We have customized safari vans that have 4 wheel drive and have demonstrated the capacity to access distant Uganda Safari destinations and across borders such as Rwanda. Read More
4X4 Minivan|Coaster|Mini Buses For Hire in Uganda Rwanda
We have minivans for hire to groups of eight up to twelve. Make sure to find the class to suit your large group.In this Category, we have 4X 4 Safari Mini bus with capacity ranging from 6 seater to 14 seater and they’ve got a pop up roof for game viewing purposes. These have got diesel powered engines and come with a driver guide but excluding fuel.( Terms and conditions apply). Read More
Accommodations/ Safari Lodges/ Safari Hotels to Your Safari Destinations
More lodging options in Bwindi
Gorilla Valley lodge is a midrange / standard accommodation establishment that is located in Rushaga region in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
More lodging options in Queen Elizabeth
Kasenyi Safari Camp is positioned on Lake Bunyampaka rim the Queen Elizabeth National Park presenting midrange / standard accommodation establishment within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
More lodging options in Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel opened in 2007 offering Luxury / Upmarket accommodation to the Uganda safari undertakers and other guests in Uganda.
More lodging options in Bunyonyi
Bunyonyi Safari Resort is a midrange / standard accommodation on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi in the Kagalama village overlooking the lake.
General Safari Inclusions
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
Price per Person for Different Numbers of People
Number of people against price per person | 2 – $na pp |
3 – $na pp |
4 – $na pp |
5 – $na pp |
6 – $na pp |
Fill in this Form to Book/Inquire about this Safari/Tour/Service Please
Call us on our 24/7 hotlines:
Mobile Number: (+256)-773-912-891 – Office Number: (+256)-414-532-162
Email us on: info@wearug.com – info.primeugandasafaris@gmail.com
Please note that Upon your request, we can change(customize) the tour destinations, hotels and number of days to suit your desire .just contact us call us 24/7 on phone
PARTNERS
People who always support & endorse our work