7 DAYS GREAT APES EXPEDITION
Great expedition into the jungle of the Virunga and Rwanda.From the shores of lake Kivu , hike into the active Nyiragongo ,into the kahuzi Biega National park to find and explore the lowland gorillas.
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Greg Bakunzi
Redrocks RwandaPassionate about conserving our culture and environment.
- Local time:04:08
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Road Transfer to Goma
You will be met on arrival at Kigali Airport and drive to Rwanda/ Congo . Assisted to clear with customs and cross border entering the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Lake Kivu Lodge
DAY 2
Mountain Gorilla trek
After an early breakfast depart for Parc National des Virunga and on to the starting point of your gorilla tracking experience. These gentle giants of the Virunga are extremely rare. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. Later head back to your for lunch and afterward dinner and overnight. Read more
Lake Kivu Lodge
DAY 3
Mount Nyiragongo Hike
After an early breakfast; today is a real adventure where you spend a day hiking the active Nyiragongo. The trek includes a walk through the lush forest and lava fields with a steep incline near the top, and includes an overnight stay in the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim. The stunning views both day and night make this an unforgettable experience. Later stay for overnight in tents at the rim of the giant crater high above the active lava lake Read more
Cabana
DAY 4
City tour of Goma
After breakfast descend by 0700 hrs arriving at the trail head before lunch. Continue back to Goma City and time allowing enjoy Goma City tour before checking in for lunch.
Lake Kivu Lodge
DAY 5
Boat transfer to Bukavu
After an early breakfast, catch a 0700hrs Speed-Boat at the shores of Lake Kivu for a 2.5hrs transfer to the southern part of Lake Kivu, Bukavu town.Undertake city tour of Bukavu thereafter proceed to your Hotel.
Orchid Hotel
DAY 6
Lowland Gorilla Trek
After an early breakfast, drive to Kahuzi Biega National Park for the Eastern Lowland gorillas trekking; Spend 1hr watching at thereafter drive back to your hotel.
Orchid Hotel
DAY 7
Road Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast be transferred back to Rwanda via Rusizi border point, thereafter drive back to Kigali , proceed to the airport.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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TRIP PACKAGE
Package includes
- Transfer from/to the airport
- Transport during the tour
- Accommodation
- Local guides
- Information services
- Entrance fee
Package excludes
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Visa, consular 76fees or any other formalities.
- Tips
- Beverages
- Additional journeys and transfers
THE TEAM
Red Rocks Community
Zulu Arts for Conservation
Passionate about conserving our culture and environment.
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- Languages:English
- Local time:04:08
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