9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari Combination of Gorilla Trekking

This is a 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari of lowland and mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda and DRC. You can select the 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari to enjoy a gorilla trekking tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park the known home for the eastern lowland gorillas. The next adventure holiday in Congo is watching the eastern lowland gorillas and Rwanda for chimpanzees and mountain hikes.

9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari Highlights

Detailed 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari

Day 1: Kigali to Bukavu

You will transfer from Kigali to Bukavu. On your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a Golden 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari guide and moved to Bukavu in Congo. During the journey, you will view beautiful Rwanda’s rolling hills, passing through various districts of Rwanda until you reach the Congo—Rwanda border at Bukavu. You will finalize border arrangements and cross into Congo. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Orchids.

  • Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
  • Accommodation: Orchids Safari Club – Mid-range hotel located outside Kahuzi Biega NP

Day 2: Chimpanzee Habituation at Jane Goodall Lwiro Chimps Sanctuary

After an early morning breakfast, you will drive in the safari jeep to visit Jane Goodall Lwiro Chimps Sanctuary Kahuzi-Biege; it is here that you will be briefed about the cover. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
  • Accommodation: Orchids Safari Club – Mid-range hotel located outside Kahuzi Biega NP

Day 3: First Lowland Gorilla Trekking


During the First gorilla trekking activity, you will be allowed to stay with the Eastern lowland gorillas for 1 hour for observation and photography as you watch them play in the wild with their young ones. After this gorilla-watching experience on the 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari, you will return to the park headquarters, where you will find the driver waiting for you, and straight away, you will be driven back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination Kahuzi Biega National Park (gorillas) Accommodation: Orchids Safari Club.

  • Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
  • Accommodation: Orchids Safari Club – Mid-range hotel located outside Kahuzi Biega NP

Day 4: Second Gorilla Trekking and Back to Nyungwe

During the second gorilla trekking activity, you can stay with the Eastern lowland gorillas for 1 hour for observation and photography as you watch them play in the wild with their young ones. After this gorilla-watching experience, you will return to the park headquarters, where you will find the 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari driver waiting for you, and straight away, you will be driven back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
  • Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel – Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP

Day 5: Nyungwe Forest for Chimpanzees tracking

Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda

Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda

Today will be your 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari in the Nyungwe Forest. Early in the morning, you will track chimpanzees and return to the hotel for lunch. If you wish, you will experience the Canopy Bridge trail in the afternoon. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
  • Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel – Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP

Day 6: Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park

Early in the morning, you will drive toward Gisenyi after breakfast. Along the way, you will enjoy the thousands of beautiful green hills that make up our country and views of Kivu Lake. Stop over at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel for lunch. Afterwards, continue to the Volcanoes. Your overnight stay will be at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

  • Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
  • Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Mid-range lodge located in or near Musanze

Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Volcanoes National Park for your first gorilla trek. Before your 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari, you will arrive at the main office at 7:00 am for a short briefing and coffee break. Your overnight stay will be at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

  • Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
  • Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP

Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking


On this day of 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari, you will visit the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. You will again have to be at the main office at 7:00 am for a short briefing before your trek. Return at lunchtime; then, in the afternoon visit of Ibyiwacu Culture Village Center. Get back at the hotel for dinner.

  • Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
  • Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP

Day 9: Volcanoes Back to Kigali for a City Tour

After a late breakfast, you will go back to Kigali for the Genocide Memorial visit. You’ll also visit the market for shopping. Afterwards, you will park your luggage and drive towards the exit and back to Kigali for a short city tour. Then later, transfer back to Kigali Airport for your departure.

  • Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda)
  • Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

End of 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari

Rwanda Gorilla Tours

Rwanda Gorilla Tours

9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (Two per person, non-resident)
  • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional 9 Days Congo Rwanda Safari driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundt rip 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