4 Days Nyirangongo and Volcanoe Gorilla Safari
Overview
The 4 Days Nyiragongo and Volcano Gorilla Safari in Congo is a spectacular adventure into the remote forests of one of Africa’s oldest national parks, Virunga National Park, where you can expect an unforgettable experience. On this excursion, you will trek mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, followed by a walk up the Nyiragongo Volcano in Congo, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, which stands over 11000 meters above sea level.
Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Nyiragongo mountain
Day 2: hiking mount Nyiragongo
Day 3: descending and transfer to Virunga national park
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and departure
Activity highlights
Hiking
Gorilla trekking
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyiragongo mountain
Upon meeting up with a professional and well-experienced tour guide from monumental expeditions, you will have a briefing about your safari and then start your journey to Nyiragongo mountain having your lunch in an en-route style. On arrival, you will enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at your lodge as you get ready for the hiking the following day.
Day 2: hiking mount Nyiragongo
After enjoying your early morning breakfast, you will start the hiking right away enjoying the spectacular view that nature has to offer along the hike filled with plenty of birds and primates. You will have your lunch and dinner at the several stopover points on the mountain and enjoy the camp-like style of sleeping.
Day 3: descending and transfer to Virunga national park
After your morning breakfast, you will embark on descending the mount, and on arrival at your pre-starting point, you will rest for a while and then embark on your transfer to Virunga national park having your lunch en route.
Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge as you get ready for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking and departure
leaving the lodge very early in the morning with your packed breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters where the gorilla trekking activity starts from. You will proceed into the montane rainforest with several rangers that will guide you throughout the gorilla adventure as you will spend a full hour with the mountain gorillas taking pictures and videos of your like.
After the trekking, you will embark on your ride back home marking the end of your 4-day Nyiragongo and Virunga gorillas safari with an en-route lunch.
End Of Tour
Includes
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Tour guide
- Water
- Accommodation
- Meals according to the itinerary
- The age limit of gorilla trekking is 15 years
- The age limit for Nyiragongo hiking is 12 years
Excludes
- Visas
- International flights
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Beverages
- Insurance
- Laundry