3 Day Virunga Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Virunga National Park

3 Day Virunga Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Virunga National Park

Duration

3 days

Min Age

15+ Years

Tour Type

Trip Overview

The 3-day Virunga gorilla trekking adventure gives you an opportunity to trek mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park. The Park is Africa's oldest and most diverse national park home to a number of wildlife species including Mountain gorillas. There are 10 habituated mountain gorilla families here and in the 3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trekking Adventure you will track one of the families. The trek to the gorillas takes 1.5 to 2 hours or more depending on the movement of the gorillas. Just like in other mountain gorilla destinations, you will stay in the presence of the mountain gorillas for an hour. This is intended to limit exposure of mountain gorillas to humans as they can easily contract illness from humans or have behavioral change

In this 3-day Virunga gorilla Trekking adventure, you will stay at Kibumba tented lodge, one of the best accommodation options in the park. The Tented Lodge is situated at the foothills of Mount Mikeno and offers great views of the major Virunga mountains. The rooms at Kibumba Tented Camp are self-contained with a flush toilet. You are also assured of hot running water as the area is cold and chilly. The tented lodge is also surrounded by a forest where you can do wildlife excursions including birding tours.

This gorilla trekking option is the best and most recommended for those with limited time in the region. Book this Discovery Journeys adventure and gorilla Safari to Congo and travel the less traveled paths for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. All gorilla trekking safaris to Virunga National Park are scheduled for security reasons and have fixed departures. It is therefore very important to have your safari tour booked in advance to avoid missing out.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Kibumba Tented Camp
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure
Day 3: Departure

Full Tour Package

Day 1: Transfer to Kibumba Tented Camp

You will be picked up from your Goma for a transfer to Virunga National Park. Arrive in time for a rest at your camp ahead of the gorilla trek the next day. While at the camp you will go for wildlife excursions in the forest including a nature walk where you will see some birds and primates. Meals and Overnight at Kibumba Tented Camp

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

After breakfast at your camp, you will be taken to the park headquarters for a briefing about the gorilla trekking regulations. After the briefing, you will be guided in the forested mountains amidst sightings of a number of wildlife species. The hike will take 2 to 4 hours and once you get to the mountain gorillas stay in their presence for an hour taking photos and getting to know more about them. Later return for a transfer to your camp for a rest. Meals and Overnight at Kibumba Tented Camp

Day 3: Departure

You will have breakfast at your camp and have a relaxed drive back to Goma for a drop-off at your Hotel or at the Grand Barrier border for a transfer to Rwanda depending on schedule.

End of Tour.