Gorilla trek in Virunga Park

Mountain gorillas are highly intelligent, good natured, and fascinating to observe. The silverback’s powerful presence is awe-inspiring, yet his calm clearly earns him the title, “gentle giant”. People are equally struck by the tenderness and care that mothers show their young. And then, of course, there are the juveniles who spend most of every waking hour at play and never cease to make visitors smile.

We believe your time with Virunga’s mountain gorillas will leave you feeling changed for the better.

All treks are led by park rangers and usually depart from Kibumba patrol post. Treks usually require

 1-2 hours of hiking in each direction, depending where the mountain gorillas spent the previous night and the difficulty of the terrain.

To safeguard the health of Virunga’s gorillas, visitors will be required to wear surgical masks (provided) when in the presence of gorillas. Time with the gorillas is strictly limited to one hour. If you don’t feel well at the time of your scheduled trek (i.e. you have a cold, fever, diarrhea, or persistent sore throat) – please cancel. Mountain gorillas are extremely susceptible to human illnesses. Gorillas have died after being exposed to human respiratory viruses and other common ailments.

Day 1: Arrival in Goma City

 Border pick up at Grande Barriere Border at 8: 00 am, warm greetings and briefing, by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel and assist you with the border crossings, after immigration formalities; check-in with virunga tourism office, after check-in drive into the Virunga National Park precisely at Kibumba tented camp with a panoramic view of volcanic mountains and the rift valley, Overnight at Kibumba tented camp.

Day 2: Kibumba– Gorilla Trek

After breakfast at kibumba tented Camp, have the registration and briefing by the chief rangers then enter in the park and experience Mountain Gorillas trek, after the visit, write comments, and then have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day3: Kibumba-Goma-Departure

After early morning breakfast, then proceed with the drive down town precisely at Grande Barriere border, End of the beautiful trip in Congo.

The cost will be $1032per person

Including: Transportation to and from Kibuba;2 accommodations at kibumba tented camp; drinking water; breakfasts; Congo visas; Gorilla permits; English /French speaking guide.

Not included: your Rwanda visas, individual insurance, tips, drinks, also everything not listed in the Itinerary. International flights, Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour, Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc).