7 Days classic Gorilla Tour-Gorilla Trekking Rwanda, Congo & Uganda.
Planning for classic gorilla tour to visit Rwanda, Uganda & Congo for gorilla trekking adventure, find the true ultimate 8 days epic african gorilla safari holiday with primate safaris rwanda to enjoy mountain gorilla trekking in all three known destinations for gorilla tours starting with volcanoes national park , Virunga national Park congo, Bwindi forest or mgahinga National park & finally Uganda. Visit all african primates with ultimate gorilla expeditions on 7 Days/6 nights Africa gorilla tour.
7 Days/6 nights classic gorilla trekking Africa will reward you with the best opportunity to visit all Mountain gorilla destinations in the world starting from Rwanda, cross to Democratic republic of congo & later to Uganda for gorilla trekking adventure.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Ruhengeri. ( 3 hours driving time)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes national Park & transfer to Lake Kivu
Day 3: Hike mount nyiragongo Volcano ( 5-8 hours depending the group size)
Day 4:Descend mountain nyiragongo & enjoy evening city tour of goma.
Day 5:Mountain gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park Congo & Cross to Uganda.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali
End of 7 Days Triple gorilla trekking in Africa with ultimate gorilla expeditions
Detailed Itinerary
This 7 days epic gorilla tour to Africa starts from kigali Rwanda and ends at Kigali Rwanda, it will require you to apply for east African tourists Visa as it has multiple Entry to Rwanda.
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Ruhengeri
Depending on the time of arrival in Kigali Rwanda, you will be welcomed by the tour guide of ultimate gorilla expeditions 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 don’ts of gorilla trekking, gorilla group allocation.
Registration to be done by the guide as 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 Ultimate gorilla expeditions 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 don’ts 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 to transfer back to rwanda via Goma, enjoy lunch on the waters of lake kivu, proceed to drive to Uganda.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Mutanda Resort hotel/ Kisoro traveler Hotel/Golden monkey guest house/mucha Hotel. Meals full board.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Have early breakfast, pick your packed lunch from the lodge, carry enough drinking water and transfer to the briefing point by 7.30 am.
You will be assigned a gorilla group, meet the ranger guide for briefing and there transfer to the start if the trek into the forest.
The gorillas are located in different places across the forest and therefore the time taken to find one group varies from another.
You are allowed no more than one hour to observe these gentle giants, after which you return to meet the driver guide and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali
Have breakfast in the sun rise morning and after embark your safari jeep and transfer back to Kigali airport for your return flight back home.
End of 7 Days classic Epic Gorilla Tour to Rwanda, Congo & Uganda with primate safaris Rwanda.
The 7 Days Rwanda Congo & Uganda Gorilla trekking safari includes & excludes on prices from Ultimate gorilla Expeditions.
Safari package includes
- Transportation by 4WD safari Jeep
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Gorilla permits x3
- Nyiragongo volcano Hike 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 and Bwindi Forest National park 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 Ultimate gorilla expeditions 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 , Ultimate gorilla expeditions 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 ultimate gorilla expeditions 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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