10 Day Great Apes of Congo and Rwanda
Kigali – Nyungwe Forest – Bukavu – Kahuzi-Biega National Park – Goma – Nyiragongo summit – Volcanoes National Park – Kigali
Overview
Chimpanzees in Nyungwe, lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega, the Nyiragongo volcano and mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Trip highlights
- Chimpanzees and two kinds of gorilla
- Nyiragongo lava lake
- Lake Kivu from both shores
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
Meet your guide and rest at your hotel.
- Day 2
Kigali to Nyungwe
Drive south to Nyungwe Forest.
- Day 3
Chimpanzees
Track chimpanzees and walk across the canopy bridge.
- Day 4
Nyungwe to Bukavu
Cross into Congo at Rusizi to Bukavu.
- Day 5
Lowland gorillas
Trek in Kahuzi-Biega to the eastern lowland gorillas.
- Day 6
Bukavu to Goma
Take the boat across Lake Kivu to Goma.
- Day 7
Nyiragongo hike
Climb to the crater rim for a night above the lava lake.
- Day 8
Down to Rwanda
Hike down, cross to Rwanda and drive to Musanze.
- Day 9
Mountain gorillas
Trek to a gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 10
Back to Kigali
Drive to Kigali for your flight.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
Eastern Congo trips run only when Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega are open to visitors and travel advice allows. We confirm this with the parks before every booking and can switch to Rwanda or Uganda if needed.
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