Empirical Tour and Travel

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$5,225 to $5,335 pp (USD)

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*This tour does not accept children under 15.
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You will not leave this expedition the same way you came! You will visit three cities in the Congo: Kinshasa, Goma, and Bukavu. In Kinshasa, you will get to visit the Mobutu residence, the statue of Patrice Lumumba, Zongo Falls, and Lola ya Bonobo. In Goma you will experience the Tchekudu. Lastly, in Bukavu, you will trek the gorillas and visit the Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center. You will finish the tour in Rwanda.

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Route

Congo (DRC)
Start Kinshasa (Day 1-3)
Day 4-5 Goma (City)
Day 6 Kahuzi Biega NP (Gorillas)
Day 7 Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Rwanda
Day 8 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 9-10 Kigali
End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 11)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses guest houses and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't 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
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, boat & air transfer
  • This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Day
    Accommodation
    Meals
  • 1-3
    Les Beatitudes Hotel Mid-range hotel in Kinshasa (City, Congo (DRC)) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 4
    Ihusi Hotel Mid-range hotel in Goma (City, Congo (DRC)) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 5
    Orchids Safari Club Mid-range hotel in Bukavu (Town, Congo (DRC)) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 6
    Orchids Safari Club Mid-range hotel 1-2hr drive from Kahuzi Biega NP (Gorillas, Congo (DRC)) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 7
    Orchids Safari Club Mid-range hotel in Bukavu (Town, Congo (DRC)) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 8
    Gisakura Guest House Budget guest house just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda) – All Meals Included
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    All Meals Included
  • 9-10
    Lebanon Hotel Mid-range hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 11
    End of tour
    (No accommodation) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Empirical Tour and Travel, 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.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • 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.