10 Days Congo Safari
10 Days Congo Safari
10 days of Congo safari is one of the top and best safari packages in DRC that every traveler would like to book. This visit will give you the experience of two most beautiful Congo national parks Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park for a breathtaking exploration of Congo.
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1:Arrival in Kigali
- Day 2:Transfer to Bukavu
- Day 3:Lowland gorilla trekking
- Day 4:Nature walks and waterfall trail
- Day 5:Transfer to Goma
- Day 6:1st Gorilla trekking
- Day 7:2nd Gorilla trekking
- Day 8:chimpanzee trekking
- Day 9:Hiking Mount Nyiragongo
- Day 10:Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be picked up by our professional driver guide and embark on the journey to Kigali city where you will check in refreshed and enjoy a late lunch, dinner, and overnight.
Meal plan: lunch and dinner
Day 2:Transfer to Bukavu
On day 2 of the 10 days Congo safari, you will wake up in the morning for breakfast check out to meet your driver guide, and embark on the journey to Bukavu via Nyungwe forest where you will view Lake Kivu and proceed to check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3 :Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
You will wake up in the morning and enjoy your breakfast then you meet your driver guide to proceed to the office of the park where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while in the habitant of lowland gorillas.
This is the best place to trek lowland gorillas since Rwanda and Uganda only have mountain Gorillas. After Gorilla trekking, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 4:Nature walks and waterfall trail
You will wake up in the morning to have breakfast and drive to the park for a nature walk where you will be in a position to see the different wildlife along the way, visit tea plantations, and proceed the walk towards Tshibati waterfall that runs across two rivers where you will spot different water birds and other mammals along the shores of the two rivers. After the walk, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 5:Transfer to Goma
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast and check out of the lodge to meet your driver guide to embark on the journey to Goma. On the journey from Bukavu to Goma you will be enjoying the cool breath.
Upon arrival to Goma, you will enjoy your lunch and proceed to the park headquarters of Virunga National Park for the gorilla permit then you proceed to check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6:1st Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
You will wake up early in the morning for breakfast, pack a lunch box, and drive to the park headquarters for the Gorilla trekking briefing, head to the wild for the adventurous activity of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat where you will also take the photos and interact with Gorilla. After the activity, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner.
Day 7:2nd Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park
You will wake up very early morning for breakfast, pack lunch, and meet your driver guide for the 2nd Gorilla trekking adventure where you will be offered a gorilla group different from the one you trekked on the previous day to have a different experience in the jungle. After trekking, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8:Chimpanzee trekking in Muhura forest
chimpanzee
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast, pack a lunch box, and snacks, and proceed for a chimpanzee trekking in the Muhura forest where you will spend a day. Like Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking also lasts between 30 minutes and 7 hours or a full day. Once the habituated chimpanzee is allocated, only one hour is allowed in the presence of chimpanzees taking photos and interacting with them. After trekking you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Day 9:Hiking Mount Nyiragongo
Mount Nyiragongo
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast check out of the lodge and drive to the office for briefing before proceeding to the Kibati petrol post where the Mount Nyiragongo hike starts.
During the hike, you will be in a position to sight different wildlife including primates, mammals, and bird species. You will have the overnight at the summit as you enjoy the clear view of the lava in the night as it glows.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10:Departure back to Kigali
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast and go back to Kibati where you will drive back to Kigali Rwanda for lunch before proceeding to the airport for departure.
Meal plan: breakfast and lunch.
Tour includes;
- A lowland gorilla trekking permit
- Mountain gorilla trekking permits
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Mount Nyiragongo hiking permit
- Safari vehicle
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Ranger fees
- English-speaking driver guide
- All meals as in the itinerary
- Enough bottled drinking water
Tour excludes;
- Both international and domestic flights
- All travel expenses like Visa
- All activities excluded from the Itinerary
- Beverages apart from water
- Phone expenses such as airtime
- Porter fee
- Laundry fees
- Life insurance
- Tips
- souvenirs
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for Ugandan natives. We specialize in life-changing experiences, sustainable tours, and holidays for all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. We are making booking your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari easy. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
