Book a 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo – Join an unforgettable 3-day gorilla trekking tour in Virunga National Park, starting from Kigali, Rwanda, and traveling into the heart of the Congo’s Virunga Forest.
This park is home to five gorilla families, with three groups frequently tracked, providing one of the best wildlife experiences in Africa.
This tour begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the least-visited gorilla tourism destinations, making a safari here a truly adventurous experience.
3-Day Virunga Gorilla Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to the Kisoro Border for the 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Congo
- Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali
Detailed 3-Day Virunga Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to the Kisoro Border for the 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo
You will be picked up from your hotel in Kigali or the airport for your 3-day Gorilla Trekking Congo adventure.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills toward the DR Congo-Rwanda border.
After finalizing border arrangements, you’ll cross into the Democratic Republic of Congo, where you’ll spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Congo
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla tracking, then begin your trek into the forest at Parc National des Virunga.
As part of your 3-day Gorilla Trekking Congo experience, you may encounter other wildlife, such as golden monkeys, blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and forest hogs.
Spend a memorable hour observing the endangered gorillas in their natural habitat, marveling at their human-like behaviors.
In the evening, enjoy a community walk through local villages, providing insight into daily life.
After breakfast, you’ll hike to Bukima Patrol Post for a guided gorilla trekking tour, lasting approximately 1 to 2 hours.
For the gorillas’ safety, surgical masks will be provided, and participation is restricted if you have a cold or diarrhea.
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali
Wake up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast before setting off for Kigali. Along the way, take in Rwanda’s stunning topography with several scenic stops.
You’ll arrive in Kigali in the afternoon in time for your departure flight.
End of the 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo.
