Trip Overview
Book a 7 Days Rwanda Congo safari to explore the two countries with Lets Go Tours Rwanda. The 7 Days safari include double gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda & Virunga National Park in Congo . The trip also include Nyiragongo volcano hike Congo Other activities on this tour include golden monkey tracking, visit gorilla guardian village. Go gorilla trekking in Rwanda to visit one of the 10 habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National park located in north western Rwanda. Volcanoes is home to the second highest number of gorillas after Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park. The 7 Days trip gives you chance to meet face to face with one of the 10 gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park which include Hirwa, Susa A, Sabyinyo, Umubanao, Agashya, Karisimbi, Amahoro and Titus. Rwanda sells the most expensive gorilla permits at $1500 making it a luxury gorilla safari destination in Africa. The visit to the ibyiwacu cultural village presently known as the Gorilla Guardian Village is an opportunity to to learn and experience Rwanda’s traditions, norms, customs and beliefs. Still in Rwanda, drive south westwards to Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk. You will then cross over to Congo for the second gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park. There you will meet up with one of the 8 habituated gorilla families in this jungle forest. More so, take part in hiking the Nyiragongo Volcano which last erupted in 2021. Its one of the 8 Volcanoes in the Virunga Conservation Area. The 7 Days safari stats and ends in Kigali Rwanda
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Iby’wacu Cultural Center
Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe NP
Day 4: Chimps Tracking and Canopy Walk
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes NP
On arrival, you will be received and welcomed by our company representative before hitting the road to Volcanoes National Park in Musanze province. En route; enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling hills and green vegetation. Dinner and overnight at The Garden Place (Budget), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Iby’wacu Cultural Center
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and assemble at the Kinigi park head offices by 7:00am for morning briefing on the trekking guidelines before taking onto your adventurous expedition. Usually, it takes about 30 minutes to several hours to encounter the mountain gorillas; but once got, enjoy an hour with them before retrieving to the starting point (for Certificates of Participation) before retrieving your lodge. Later in the afternoon, head out for the Iby’wacu Cultural tour for a clearer understanding of the Rwandese Culture. Dinner and overnight at The Garden Place (Budget), Davinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury).
Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe NP
Enjoy your breakfast and with your tour guide, will hit the roiad to Nyungwe Forest NP, south east of Rwanda. En route, visit the Murambi genocide memorial site, Nyanza King’s palace. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury), Nyungwe Top View Lodge (Midrange) and Gisakura Hotel (Budget).
Day 4: Chimps Tracking and Canopy Walk
After breakfast, you will assemble at the Nyungwe Forest Park offices to be briefed on the chimpanzee tracking expedition. Expect to view other wildlife species like velvert monkeys, baboons, among others during this search; enjoy an hour with the chimpanzees observing their behavior before retrieving to the starting point for your return to the lodge. In the afternoon, engage in a guided Canopy walk (and it’s not for the light hearted). Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury), Nyungwe Top View Lodge (Midrange) and Gisakura Hotel (Budget).
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Kivu
After nreakfast, with your driver guide, will set off for Lake Kivu; driving southeast of Rwanda, take in the beautiful views of the rolling hills of the country side in thick green vegetation, en route stop over at the Nyanza King’s Palace and Murambi Genocide Memorial Site among others, bringing you to Lake Kivu shores in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena hotel (Luxury), Palm Gardens Resort (Midrange), Paradise Marahide (Budget)
Day 6: Nyiragongo Hike
Have breakfast and set off for Nyiragongo base mountain base in Congo at Kibati Mount. Upon arrival (7:00am), head to the headquarters for registration and briefing on the hiking exercise.aThe hike to the top lasts between 6 -8 hours with 4 breaks depending on one’s experience and capability. At the top of the volcano, take in the beautiful views overlooking the Virunga region. Dinner and overnight at the top of the Nyiragongo mountain.
Day 7: Descend the Nyiragongo Mountain and Departure
Rise to the humming birds and get ready for your hike down the Nyiragongo, on touching the base, check at the offices for registration and proceed with your road trip to Kigali for drop off at either a hotel / airport.
End of the safari
