5 Days Gorilla Trekking Congo Safari
5 Days Gorilla Trekking Congo Safari, This 5-day tour will take you to Grande Barriere border crossing. Your tour will include several gorilla treks that will take you into the forest to spend a once in a lifetime visit up close with the gorillas. You will also enjoy a volcano trek tour. Come explore with us!
Day 1: Goma – Mikeno Lodge/5 Days Gorilla Trekking Congo Safari
You will arrive at Grande Barriere border crossing and check-in with the Virunga tourism office. The tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control. The staff will provide you with gorilla and volcano trek permits. These permits must be presented before the start of each trek. Once check-in is complete, you will be transported to Mikeno Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Location: Virunga National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
| Luxury | Mikeno Lodge |
| Midrange | Kibumba Camp |
| Budget | Lulimbi Tented Camp |
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2-3: Mountain Gorillas Trek
After an early breakfast you will set off for the gorilla trek at Bukima Ranger Post. Upon arrival you will meet the ranger guides and local pisteurs to receive a briefing before starting the gorilla trek. Treks usually require 1 to 2.5 hours of hiking each way, depending on the location of the group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted time with the gorillas, you will return to post and then be transported back to Lodge. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing on the lodge terrace or visiting the gorilla orphans at the Senkwekwe Center. Later in the evening you will have dinner and enjoy your overnight stay.
Location: Virunga National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
| Luxury | Ngila safari lodge. |
| Midrange | Kibumba Camp |
| Budget | Lulimbi Tented Camp |
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 4: Virunga National Park/5 Days Gorilla Trekking Congo Safari
After an early breakfast, you will set off for a gorilla trek at Bukima Ranger Post. On arrival you will meet the guides and local pisteurs for a briefing before starting the gorilla trek. Treks usually require 1 – 2.5 hours of hiking each way, depending on the location of the group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted time with the gorillas you will head back to the lodge. 5-Day The Great Ape, The remainder of the day will be spent around the lodge. Later in the night you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
Location: Virunga National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
| Luxury | Mikeno Lodge |
| Midrange | Kibumba Camp |
| Budget | Lulimbi Tented Camp |
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 5: Back to Goma or Tchegera Island
After breakfast you will spend the day around park headquarters and visit the Gorilla Orphanage. After your activity, you will check-out of the lodge and travel back to Goma or add on Tchegera Island. This is where your safari will end.
Location: No major destination visited
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Special Deals on African Safari 2023-2024 (Rates Per Person in USD)
| 2 People 1 room |
4 People 2 rooms |
5 People+ | |
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| Luxury Safari | $000pp | $000pp | GET A QUOTE |
Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan - 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Extended
All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.
Our fleet consists of 4×4 Toyota Land cruisers with a hinged roof and skylights above the front seats. The hinged roof offers two main advantages: it provides shade without restricting the view, so that you can enjoy your safari even in the very sunny hours of the day. It also allows a 360-degree all-round view.
Our Vehicles Are Equipped With:
- Adjustable comfortable seats
- Electric refrigerator for drinks
- High-performance shock absorbers
- Tool & first aid kit
- Adapters and battery chargers
Due to the difficult ground and road conditions inside and outside the national parks and wildlife reserves, a four-wheel drive vehicle is not only recommended, but also crucial for an eventful safari.
