7 Day Mountain and Lowland Gorilla Tracking Rwanda and Congo
Gorilla Tracking is a highly sought-after, distinctive and exceptional adventure in Africa. This activity allows visitors to have magical and life-changing encounters with the gentle giant gorillas inhabiting the Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo (DRC) and the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, specifically for lowland and mountain gorilla tracking, respectively.
Additionally, travelers can engage in wildlife viewing at the Akagera National Park, and venture to the Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Tracking.
- Game drive experiences
- Gorilla trekking
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Golden Monkey Tracking
Safari Highlights
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Safari 4X4 vehicle
- Drinking water
- Airport transfer on the first and last day
- Tour/driver guide
- All park entrance fees
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Activities in Rwanda and Uganda as per itinerary
Includes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa
Excludes
Detailed Itinerary
Transfer from Kigali to Akagera National Park and Boat Safari
Embark on your journey from Kigali to Akagera National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Ihema before returning to the lodge for check-in.
The lodge, situated amidst the wilderness overlooking Lake Ihema, offers a unique experience where you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the jungle.
Spend the night at Akagera Game Lodge or a similar accommodation.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Game drive safari and transfer from Akagera National Park to Volcanoes National Park
After an early morning breakfast, We embark on a full day game drive experience, you have an opportunity to get up close to a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitat.
The game drive allows guests to witness the beauty of the park and observe animals such as Lions, Leopards, rhinos, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope species.
Upon completing the game drive in Akagera National Park, we exit the park through the Northern gate. From there, we proceed to Volcanoes National Park, which is situated in the northwestern part of Rwanda.
The journey to Volcanoes National Park takes travelers through Byumba, offering picturesque views of the Rwandan countryside along the way.
One of the highlights of this leg of the journey is the Crocodile Swimming Pool, a unique natural feature that showcases Rwanda's rich biodiversity and the Kilala Valley, known for its abundant wildlife population, providing an unforgettable safari experience.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Optional mountain gorilla tracking at Volcanoes National Park or Mount Bisoke hike activity
To participate in the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking experience, individuals are required to obtain a Gorilla Trekking permit at an additional cost of $1,500. Alternatively, participants can opt for the Bosoke Volcano Hike as an alternative activity.
The day typically starts with an early morning breakfast, followed by a transfer to the Kinigi Park headquarters for a trekking briefing. Participants then embark on a hike up into the rainforest to encounter a troop of magnificent mountain gorillas.
Each gorilla troop is accompanied by a 24-hour guard, ensuring their location is known. Visitors usually have approximately an hour to observe the gorillas up close in their natural habitat.
After the trekking experience, participants return to the Lodge for overnight stay.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Golden nonkey trekking, Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters at Kinigi for golden monkey tracking. These primates are beautiful, endangered, and more agile than mountain gorillas.
They inhabit bamboo thickets on the lower slopes of mountains. Tracking them helps acclimatize you to the slight altitude and provides your last views of the park's surroundings.
Following this activity, there will be a transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk, Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Wake up at around 04:30am have an early morning breakfast or order a packed breakfast and this will be followed by meeting with the ranger guide and then transfer to Cyamudongo and or Uwinka visitors center, to begin with chimpanzee trekking.
Subsequently, there will be a canopy walk that starts at Uwinka visitors center and then transfer to Cyangungu. Overnight at Peace Guesthouse or similar.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Transfer to Kahuzi Biega national park - congo
Cross the border at Rusiizi to Tshivanga, the headquarters of Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo (DRC) for your lowland Gorilla Trekking adventure.
Upon arrival, you will receive an introduction from the park warden about lowland gorillas, including interesting facts and comparisons with other gorilla subspecies.
Following this briefing, you will join a team of experienced rangers and trackers who will drive you closer to the starting point of the hiking trail that leads to where the gorillas can be found.
Gorilla tracking experience can vary from 2 to 8 hours depending on the movements of the gorillas. Once the gorillas are located, you will have the incredible opportunity to spend an hour observing and interacting with them in their natural habitat.
After this unforgettable experience, you will return to Bukavu for an overnight stay at Nediva Bed and Breakfast or a similar accommodation. If time permits and crossing the border back to Cyangungu is feasible, you may proceed accordingly.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Transfer from Cyangungu back to Kigali
After an early morning breakfast, transfer back to Kigali marking the end of the 7 Day Mountain and Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Your driver guide will drop you at your planned hotel or to the airport targeting your outbound journey back home.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
No accommodation
Safari Highlights
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