6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hike.
Planning for an ultimate gorilla safari expedition to visit Rwanda & Congo on a multi country safari adventure holiday. Book 6 Days Rwanda gorilla trekking & nyiragongo hike to view the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park & Virunga national park.
Chimpanzee tracking & visiting orphan gorillas in Senkwekwe orphanage Centre to watch the primates in Congo With Primate Safaris Rwanda.
6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hike is a multi country safari that takes you to Rwanda( land of thousand Hills) and Democratic republic of congo ( Zaire/ Congo) for Ultimate primate watching without missing the chimpanzee tracking.
This 5 Nights tours starts from Kigali Rwanda and ends in Kigali Rwanda once booked with Primate Safaris Rwanda.
Trip Overview
Day 1 Pick up
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park -Gisenyi
Day 3: Nyiragongo Hike
Day 4: Descend & Gorilla Orphanage
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Kigali
End of 6 Days Rwanda Congo Primate Watch with Active African Vacations.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Ruhengeri
Depending on the time of arrival in Kigali Rwanda, you will be welcomed by the tour guide of Active African Vacations and transfer direct to Ruhengeri town located in the northern province of Rwanda.
If time allows you will visit the twin lakes located in volcanoes national park and enjoy the evening walk in the local communities. Dinner and overnight at Mountain gorilla view lodge/five volcanoes lodge/muhabura Hotel/Kinigi hotel. Meals full board.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
You will wake up early morning for breakfast and after you will be transferred to Volcanoes national park headquarter for briefing about the dos and donts of gorilla trekking, gorilla group allocation & Registration to be done by the guide.
You enjoy the warm up tea & later take 30 minutes drive to the starting point for gorilla trekking activity and its likely to last between 3-5 hours and once found you will be allowed to stay with these primates for one hour and later return for the award of gorilla certificates.
Return to the lodge for lunch & Transfer to Lake Kivu in the evening hours . Dinner and overnight at lake Kivu water front beach/lake Kivu Serena/ Discover youth hostel. Meals at full Board.
Day 3: Nyiragongo Hike in democratic republic of congo
Wake up very early in the morning , enjoy the breakfast and drive to cross the border to cross for nyiragongo hike.
This safari activity always starts at 9 am and the tour guide will be around to help you to cross perfectly to democratic republic of congo and later drive to kibati the starting point for the hike.
This hiking adventure is likely to take between 5-7 hours depending on the size and speed of the group. Dinner & overnight at the Summit shelters of Nyiragongo Mountain.
Day 4: Descend Mount Nyiragongo Volcano

Raise up very early in the morning and enjoy the simple breakfast provided by the chief of Active African Vacations and start to descend the Mount Nyiragongo, & arrive at the base in noon hours, proceed to Mikeno lodge for lunch and after visit the mountain gorilla orphanage centre for gorilla watching.
Visit the Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage which is located in Rumangabo next to Mikeno lodge and its among the reasons why we recommend booking accommodation with mikeno lodge.Dinner and overnight at mikeno lodge.Meals full board.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
Wake up very early in the morning hours and Transfer to Bukima the starting point for mountain gorilla trekking in virunga national park for briefing about the dos and donts while enjoy gorilla trekking with the park rangers of Virunga.
This safari activity lasts between 2-4 hours and after gorilla trekking you will jump into the safari jeep and transfer back to the lodge. lunch , Dinner and overnight .
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer back to Kigali

Wake up in the morning hours and after proceed to meet the chimpanzees in the wild, its among the shortest Safari activity to be enjoyed in congo.
After return to the lodge and proceed to cross the border to Rwanda . Drive back to Kigali with lunch en route, arrive in the evening hours with drop off at the airport for the flight back home .
End of the 6 Days/5 nights rwanda Congo primate adventure with Active African Vacations.
The 6 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo Hike includes & excludes on prices from Active African Vacations.
Safari package includes
- Transportation by 4WD safari Jeep
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Rwanda Gorilla permits
- Nyiragongo volcano Hike permit
- Congo gorilla permit
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Driver allowances
- En-route lunches
The package excludes
- Expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry.
- Tips to local guides,
- porter fee while trekking,
- personal insurance,
- personal shopping bills
Find the list of recommended lodges & Hotels , Camping Sites to be enjoyed during your stay in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda & Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo with primate Safaris Rwanda.
Volcanoes Lodges
Volcanoes national park is located in the northern province of Rwanda , its ranked as the home to the mountain gorillas and all gorilla trekking tours offered by Active African Vacations leads to Volcanoes national Park. Hotels & lodges found in this park include mountain gorilla view lodge,volcanoes lodge, Kinigi guest house,Muhabura hotel,Villa Da Gorilla,Five volcanoes lodge.



Nyungwe Lodges
Nyungwe forest national park is well known for chimpanzee tracking & canopy walk, its located in southern rwanda, it has accommodation facilities ranging from Mid Range, Budget and luxury lodges. it has Gisakura guest house, Nyungwe forest lodge and nyungwe hill top Lodge. Book a Discounted price safari to nyungwe with primate safaris Rwanda to enjoy the stay in any of the accommodation below.



Akagera Lodges


Virunga National Park Lodges
Virunga National Park is located in the northern part of lake kivu and its nearest town is goma , Active African Vacations recommended the following hotels & lodges to travelers visiting congo, Mikeno Safari lodge, Bukima Tented camp, Lake Lavc hotel. Book a Congo gorilla safaris with primate safaris Rwanda.



Kahuzi Biega National park Lodges
Kahuzi Biega national park is located in the southern park of lake kivu, and its known for being only destination for eastern lowland gorilla trekking in Congo, We recommend the following lodges to travelers that have booked their safaris to congo with Active African Vacations as part of primate adventure tour. Coco lodge ( Mid Range), orchids Safari lodge ( Luxury) and Far horizon hotel ( Budget) in Bukavu Town Congo.



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