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4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Trek Virunga 2023
4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Trek Virunga 2023, go Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trek at Virunga National Park & Tongo Forest Congo. 4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Tour Virunga 2023 is the Best Safari to do in Congo.
Trip Overview of the 4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Tour Virunga
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Goma in D. R. Congo
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking in Virunga
Day 4: Departure to Kigali International Airport
Detailed Itinerary of the 4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Tour Virunga
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Goma in D.R Congo
On arrival at the Kigali International Airport, you are picked up by a driver guide who transfers you to traverse the Rwanda-DR Congo border into Goma Town. On arrival here have lunch then proceed to check-in your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mikeno Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for briefing on the code of conduct around the Mountain Gorillas. After in groups of 8 with a park ranger enter the forest to track these for 3-5 hours and when you meet them, only an hour is allowed in their presence taking various photos to keep for memories.
After Gorilla trekking, return back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mikeno Lodge.
Day 3 of the 4 Days (Budget) Congo Gorillas & Chimps Trek Virunga: Chimpanzee Trekking in Virunga National Park
Wake up early have breakfast then transfer to the Park headquarters for briefing on the code of conduct around the Chimpanzees in their natural habitat at Tongo Forest. After in groups of 8 with a park ranger, enter the forest to track the Chimpanzees for 2-4 hours and when you meet them, only an hour is allowed in their presence taking photos. After Chimpanzee trekking, return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mikeno Lodge.
Day 4: Departure to Kigali
Wake up have breakfast then embark on your departure to the Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
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Safari Includes
- Mountain Gorilla Permits
- Chimpanzee Trekking Permits
- Accommodation
- Drinking Water
- Ground Transportation
Safari Excludes
- Flight to Rwanda
- Rwanda Visa ( apply for Multiple entry Visa)
- All personal expenses not listed in the itinerary above
Faqs About Gorilla Trekking
How much does a gorilla safari cost?
Gorilla Safaris’ cost varies depending on where the traveler prefers to trek the Gorillas as this is determined by the cost of the Gorilla trekking Permit. In Uganda the Gorilla Trekking Permit costs US $700 per person, Rwanda US $1500 per person and in the DR Congo US $400 per person. Depending on where you are going for the trek, a Gorilla Safari could cost US $2700 to US $5800 per person.
Is Gorilla Trekking worth the money?
Gorilla Trekking is worth the money due to the fact that these are unique attractions as many travelers come in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo to watch the Gorillas in their natural vegetation habitat. The Gorilla Trekking expeditions give you an opportunity to watch these amazing Apes enjoy every day life in through communication, grooming, breast feeding, nurturing and foraging.
Why trek Gorillas so expensively?
Trekking Gorillas is expensive because they are endangered giving travelers the need to watch them in their natural forest vegetation habitat. Due to the high number of travelers to trek them, governments have increased the cost of the Permits.
The costs of conserving the Mountain Gorillas are very high as 75% of the Gorilla Trekking Permit fees go to conservation initiatives to protect the endangered Gorillas.
Is Rwanda or Uganda better for Gorilla Trekking?
Depending on the cost of Gorilla Trekking Permit, Uganda is better since the Gorilla Trekking Permit costs US $700 per person and in Rwanda the Permit costs US $1500 per person. Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is better since the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi Forest National Park gives you a different feel as you are tracking Gorillas compared to Rwanda’s Gorillas since that are easily accessible and the forest vegetation is not that thick and challenging.
