Duration
5-Day
Accra, Rwanda
5-Day Gorilla Tracking and Volcanoe Hike in DRC
Overview
This 5-day tour is the ultimate adventure for the intrepid traveler who wants to explore the best highlights of Eastern DR Congo. Suitable for the extreme adventurer, this tour includes a hike up the active Nyiragongo volcano to see the largest lava lake in the world, and a visit to the endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, Africa's oldest national park.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Paradise Malahide Hotel - Mid-range hotel near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,310 USD
$2,035 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,310 USD
$2,035 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2
Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 3
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Virunga Mountains (Mountain Range)
End
Kigali (Kigali) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses tented camps and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking & nature hikes/walks
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Paradise Malahide Hotel
Mid-range hotel near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Kibumba Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Hotel Muhabura
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Bukima Tented Camp Budget tented camp inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
Budget tented camp inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali Rwanda, transfer to Gisenyi
Upon arrival to Kigali International Airport a Wild gallery Safaris Tour representative will be waiting to take you to Gisenyi, a border town between Rwanda and the DRC, beautifully located on the shores of Lake Kivu. In the afternoon you can relax at the lodge or explore Gisenyi town. The lodge can arrange several optional activities in the area. Activities today are at your own expense. Accommodation at Paradise Malahide with no meals inclusive today. Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Enter DRC and drive to Kibumba
After breakfast today your driver will pick you up at 11 AM and take you to the Grand Barrier border and enter Goma, in the DRC. Your visa will be delivered at the border post and you be assisted with the border crossing procedure to unsure a hassle-free experience for you. A driver from Virunga National Park will be waiting on the Congo side of the border to take you to your tented camp in Virunga National Park. Accommodation at Kibumba Tented Camp with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Mid-range tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Virunga Mountains (Congo (DRC)) Stay: Kibumba Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Gorilla tracking in virunga national park
Today you will stand eye-to-eye with the endangered Mountain Gorilla. Virunga National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest national park on the continent! This protected area contains very diverse terrain with the peaks of the volcanic mountains, erosion valleys, active volcanoes, rain forests and Savannah plains. This national park has been hidden from the public for a long time due to civil war and unrest in Eastern Congo. At this moment it is fully operational and the perfect place to track the mountain gorillas in the wild. Starting at the headquarters in Rumangabo you will go for a challenging hike in search of these gentle giants. Accommodation at Kibumba Tented Camp with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Hiking Nyiragongo
After breakfast today your Virunga National Park driver will transfer you to the foot of the impressive Nyiragongo Volcano to start your hike to the rim. You will be provided with an overnight backpack which includes; a packed lunch, 6 litres of drinking water, a warm jacket (it gets very cold at the top!), a sleeping bag and a rain poncho. A personal cook will come along for the hike to prepare a hot meal at the summit. You can hire a porter (USD 25 per porter) to help you carry this gear up to the top of the mountain. This is highly recommended, as you will not only be supporting the local economy but it can be quite heavy to carry all the necessary gear up over nearly 2000 meters of elevation gain! You will spend the night in one of the basic huts located right on the crater rim. From your mattress on the floor you will be able to hear the faint roar of the volcano below and on a clear night you might see the red glow from the lava lake through the window of your hut. Budget tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Virunga Mountains (Congo (DRC)) Stay: Bukima Tented Camp Budget tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Descend and transfer to kigali airport
After a delicious breakfast made by your expedition cook then you will make your way down to the base camp in Kibati around 6:30 AM. A driver from Virunga National Park will be waiting at the bottom to take you back to the border with Rwanda. Here you will be met by your driver from the start of your trip who will take you to Kigali Airport in time for you flight. Please note that you will not be back in Kigali before 6 PM so if you are planning to fly on the same day, you will need to book a night flight. Note: Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive. If you need an extra night in Kigali we will be happy to organize this for you. Contact your Travel Consultant for more information. This is the end of a once-in-a-lifetime experience in DR Congo! Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Wild Gallery Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Wild gallery Safaris is a fully registered private limited company with a focus on providing professional tour and travel operations in Uganda and other East African countries mainly Kenya, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania. We have pocket friendly safaris for all our visitors and also organize tailor made safaris depending on your budget.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board & UGANDA HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Paradise Malahide Hotel - Mid-range hotel near Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Wild Gallery Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Wild Gallery Safaris.
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