Overview
Trek to a mountain gorilla family in Africa's oldest national park, from the Bukima ranger post.
Trip highlights
- Gorilla trek in Virunga
- Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage
- Smaller groups of visitors
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Goma
Cross from Rubavu in Rwanda to Goma and drive to Bukima.
- Day 2
Gorilla trekking
Hike with rangers to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
- Day 3
Bukima to Goma
Drive back to Goma and cross the border to Rwanda.
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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