Our 4 Days Lake Kivu and Congo Gorilla Trekking Tour will take you to explore the best of the border linger of the Congo basin, Lake Kivu is a beautiful one at the edge of the region, it is dotted with many islands formed as a result of Volcanicity, Virunga National Park is one of the few ecosystems to see the mountain gorilla species, it is was gazette as a UNESCO world heritage site as a way of protecting the mountain gorillas and several other species that call this home this tour begins and ends in Kigali. ENQUIRE NOW
Tour Highlight
- Lake Kivu
- Boat Cruise
- Gorilla Trekking
- Guided Nature Walk
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Virunga National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a Fruits of Hope Adventure Tours company representative who will pick you up from the Kigali International Airport and transfer you to Virunga National Park passing through the countryside of Rwanda, the backdrop of the angelic mountains is lovely, you will arrive at the Goma town crossing the border and our guide will assist you in acquiring the gorilla trekking permit thereafter transfer to accommodation that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight at
Bukima Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Virunga Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is one of the most intriguing activities of the national park, beginning early in the morning you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a morning briefing from the park rangers, all treks take place and begin here, our guide will be of assistance to register thereafter you will be lead into the Forest, Mountain gorillas live within the national park without being captivated they in families of up to 20 members led by a male silverback, depending on how far they have moved, tracking time can last for 1-6 hours or even the entire day returning to meet your guide who will transfer you back to accommodation that has been booked for your dinner and staying overnight at
Bukima Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Kivu Boat Cruise
On this day our company guide will transfer you to Lake Kivu following a long previous day. It is amazing how much you will be able to see while here. It is a lovely place while on an African safari, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon boat cruise along the many islands of the park, the cruise takes 2- 3 hours and ends in sundowners, we will return to the lodge for a relaxed evening at your lodge Veranda overlooking the Lake dinner and staying overnight at
Lake Kivu Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Departure
Following an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure back home.
Tour Includes
- Full board accommodation.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- English speaking guide.
- Water on board.
- Gorilla trekking permit.
- 4×4 wheel car drive.
- Border crossing fees.
Excludes
- Visas and air tickets.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the travel plan.
- Extra expenses incurred as a result of personal delays and situations beyond our control.
- Items of personal nature.
- Medical insurance.
- Gratuities.