Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bukavu- DR Congo
Stop At: National Museum of Rwanda, RN1/Road to Nyanza The museum actually is situated in the town of Nyanza, Butare Rwanda
In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel or from the airport in Kigali and drive southwards to Cyangugu boarder on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site. After lunch, continue on a scenic journey to Bukavu with wonderful views of the hills in Rwanda through the tropical forest of Nyungwe National park and a clear view of Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)/Orchid safari Lodge (Mid Range)/Hotel Horizon (Budget).
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)
Day 2: Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Stop At: Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the morning, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park. Tacking lowland Gorillas is very amazing, lowland Gorillas differ from the mountain gorillas, the lowland gorillas are bigger in size, usually takes 1-4 hours tracking the lowland Gorillas. The lowland Gorillas stay in bigger families as compared to mountain gorillas; you will not regret the safari effort once you meet the amazing Gorillas! Later in the afternoon drive back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Transfer to Goma City
Pass By: Goma, Goma, North Kivu Province
In the morning you will be transferred to Goma city using a speedboat. Upon reaching Goma, you will be checked in at your hotel and go for a crash Goma city tour that will include the Goma beach, Goma downtown, the docks, the city vibes, the people, the market and shopping for some Congolese hand crafts. You will end your day tour at Maghali Restaurant where you will taste local foods. Dinner and overnight at Goma Serena Hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Goma Serena Hotel (Luxury)
Day 4: Boat cruise and Cultural visits in Masisi territory
Stop At: Lake Kivu, Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day you will embark in a boat cruise on the majestic Lake Kivu. You will enjoy the scenic views on your way to Minovah using a speedboat. Upon your arrival to Minovah, you will familiarize with the Hunde tribe by getting to know about their culture and their history.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Goma Serena Hotel
Day 5: Nyiragongo hike
Stop At: Mount Nyiragongo, 21 Gm, Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo
After breakfast at your hotel, proceed to Kibati Ranger post at 8:15am, departure point for the Nyiragongo volcano trek. The climb up the volcano will take around four to six hours and trekkers will overnight on the summit.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in wooden shelter
Day 6: Descent volcano
Pass By: Mount Nyiragongo, 21 Gm, Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the early morning, start the descent back to Kibati. Average descent time is four hours. Once at the bottom proceed back to Kigali
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.