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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Virunga National Park in Congo

Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Virunga National Park in Congo

Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive to the DR Congo Grande Barriere at Goma. You will clear with both Rwanda and DRC Immigration, after that, check in with the Virunga National Park tourism office. Here you will receive your gorilla trekking permits. The Bamboo Ecotours vehicle will park at the Grande Barriere and guests will then be driven in the Virunga National Park vehicle. You will stay the first night at Kibumba Tented Camp.

Main Destination:
Virunga National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Kibumba Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park

You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at Kibumba Tented Camp. After breakfast, you will join the park rangers for a short briefing. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics of what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. The gorilla trek can take from 1.2.5 hours each way of the hike, depending on the location the gorillas are within the forest. After the gorilla trek, you will walk back to Kibumba Tented Camp for a late lunch. Take the afternoon to relax, read, or join local activities such as bird watching, community visits, and bird watching.

Main Destination:
Virunga National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Kibumba Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Virunga NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive back to Kigali via Goma Grande Barriere

Drive back to Kigali via Goma Grande Barriere

On day three, you will depart Kibumba Tented Camp and drive to Goma Grande Barriere, where you will meet a Bamboo Ecotours driver. We will immediately clear with both the DRC and Rwanda immigration and go back to Kigali for overnight or transfer to Kigali airport for the onward journey.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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  • This tour is offered by Bamboo Ecotours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • 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 Bamboo Ecotours.