5 Days Virunga Tripple Gorilla Trekking safari

5 Days Virunga Tripple Gorilla Trekking safari is one of the best Congo package lasting only 5 days and 4 nights in Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga national park is one of the most adventurous park to explore while on a Congo safari. This 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks) includes 3 gorilla treks, A visit to Senkwekwe Gorilla orphanage, Barbeque dinner  and overnight at 2 stunning luxury lodges in Virunga national park including Mikeno lodge where you will spend the very last night then spend the remaining 3 nights at Ngila lodge.

Highlights of 5 Days Virunga Tripple Gorilla Trekking safari

  • Day 1: Transfer to Goma – Virunga national park
  • Day 2: 1st Gorilla trek in Virunga national park
  • Day 3: 2nd Gorilla trek in Virunga national park
  • Day 4: 3rd Gorilla trek in Virunga national park
  • Day 5: Transfer back to Goma and proceed to Kigali for departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Goma – Virunga national park

Transfer to Goma – Virunga national Park: On day 1 of 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks), you will be met and picked from your hotel in Kigali Rwanda and set off on a drive to Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo where you will be cleared by park officials to obtain your Congo Visa and 3 gorilla trekking permits then join the convoy and be transferred to your lodge for a luxurious lunch. Spend your afternoon at leisure awaiting dinner and overnight sleep at Ngila Lodge for your very 1st Night. 

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: 1st Gorilla trek in Virunga national park

1st Gorilla trek in Virunga national park: After breakfast on day 2 of 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks), pack some snacks, drinking water and wear your suitable gorilla trekking gear and be transferred to the trailhead at Bukima ranger post where you will be briefed about Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park. during briefing, you will get to know about gorilla trekking, the dos and don’ts while in the jungle and many more then set off for your 1st gorilla trek in Virunga. The trek is really fascinating as you will be able to encounter with several attractions of fauna and flora species that thrill in Virunga. After finding mountain gorillas, spend 1 hour in presence of these gorillas taking photographs and closely interacting with these gentle primates in their natural habitats. Exit the forest and trek back to Bukima to be returned to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep at Ngila lodge for 2nd Night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: 2nd Gorilla trek in Virunga national park

2nd gorilla trek in Virunga national park: On day 3 of 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks), arise fully energized and ready for a 2nd gorilla trek in Virunga national park. Have your breakfast served and return to Bukima for another briefing before embarking on a second Gorilla trek. During briefing, you may request for a different gorilla family and set off on a forest walk in search of the allocated gorilla family alongside armed rangers, local guides and other trekkers. As soon as you find the gorilla family, you only an hour in their presence closely viewing them and taking photographs then exit the forest back to your lodge for a relaxed Barbeque dinner and night rest as above at Ngila Lodge for the last night at this lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Barbeque dinner

Day 4: 3rd Gorilla trek in Virunga national park

3rd Gorilla trek in Virunga national park: On day 4 of 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks), arise from your bed for a heavy breakfast at your lodge then check out of the lodge and meet your driver for a transfer to Bukima Ranger post for a briefing before embarking on the 3rd gorilla trek in Virunga. As usual, you will spend only 1 hour with the gorillas and finally exit the forest and be driven to Mikeno lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will visit Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage to spend some time with the gorillas that were rescued from poachers. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep at Mikeno Luxury lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Goma and proceed to Kigali for departures.

Transfer to Kigali: On day 5 of 5 days Ngila classic Package Congo safari (3 Gorilla treks), have your breakfast then check out of the lodge and embark on a drive to Goma where you will obtain your Rwanda visa then crossover into Rwanda to meet your Rwanda driver and return to Kigali the capital city of Rwanda.

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

END OF 5 DAYS NGILA CLASSIC PACKAGE CONGO SAFARI

Inclusive in 5 days Ngila Classic Package Congo safari

  • Pick up and drop off
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Convoy in Congo
  • 3 Gorilla trekking permits
  • Ranger fees
  • Enough drinking water 
  • Barbeque dinner
  •  All meals and accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusive in 5 days Ngila Classic Package Congo safari

  • Visa 
  • Air ticket
  • Tips & Gratuity
  • Porter 
  • Congo Visa
  • Expenses of personal nature including Phone calls, laundry, Souvenirs, insurance etc.
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