5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike
5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike : Start and end in Kigali! With our 5 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike Safari, you will journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda to encounter the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The second segment of the trip will involve visiting Virunga National Park in Congo to hike the famous Nyiragongo volcano. This tour starts in Kigali City in Rwanda on Day 1 and also ends in Kigali on Day 5. However, you can always have the itinerary adjusted if you wish to end your trip in Goma.
Summary 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike.
Day 1: Pickup & Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 3: Transfer to Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo
Day 4: Transfer from Goma to Kibati ranger post and ascend Nyiragongo Volcano
Day 5: Descend Nyiragongo volcano and Drive Back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hike.
Day 1: Pickup & Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Transfer to Bwindi: Our guide will pick you up in Kigali and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. The drive to Bwindi will go through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via Cyanika or Katuna border post. The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro or Kabale town and finally to Bwindi national park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will take approximately 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi national park early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the Batwa community and coffee-making experience among others. Dinner and overnight at Ichumbi/Buhoma Haven Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi: You will head to the park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from 4 to 8 hours or more, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. Later head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo
Transfer to Virunga: We will transfer from Bwindi national park and drive to the DR Congo Grande Barrière 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 Nyiragongo volcano hiking permits. Overnight in Paradise Malahide.
Day 4: Transfer from Goma to Kibati ranger post and ascend Nyiragongo Volcano
Transfer to Kibati & Ascend Nyiragongo: You will be transported to the Nyiragongo hike trailhead at Kibati ranger post by Virunga national park staff. When you arrive at Kibati at 8:15 am, you will get introduced to the rangers and get an opportunity to hire a porter for the hike. The hike to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano will take between four to six hours. Stay overnight at the summit of the volcano.
Day 5: Descend Nyiragongo volcano and Drive Back to Kigali
Descend Nyiragongo: On day 5 of your 5 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Hiking Safari, you will leave the Nyiragongo volcano summit and descend back to the Kibati ranger post. The average trekking time from the mountain top to the base of the volcano is 4 hrs. From the Kibati gate, you will transfer to Goma Grande Barrière, still using the Virunga national park vehicle.
Drive Back to Kigali: You will find your guide waiting for you at the Goma border post where you will immediately clear with both the DRC and Rwanda immigration and drive back to Kigali for overnight at any hotel of your choice or have the driver drop you off at Kigali international Airport. End of Tour.
