Step out to the wild, and let your cousins Know you exist! This 3 days Virunga National Park safari takes you to the Democratic Republic of Congo, for a reunion with the most powerful primate species in the world. “One silverback is stronger than over 10 able-bodied men,” says the researchers. Virunga National Park is in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Africa, with one of the most active mountains in Africa.
The park is a habitat for a quarter of the total mountain Gorilla population; around the Virunga chain of mountains; with the other population living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Volcanos National Park. The Activities in this package include Gorilla trekking, Cultural encounters, Nature walks, site, and photography. The safari starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Kigali to Virunga National Park
Start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast meal at the Lodge and then head to the park with a packed lunch, Gorilla trekking items, and documents. This is to energize you for a tiresome trek that lies ahead with chances of seeing other primates, and birds and identifying the different plant species in the Jungle. You will have a pre-trekking briefing at the trailhead at 07:00 am, by the ranger guides who will explain the life of the Gorillas, the trekking dos and don’ts, and the facts about the Virunga National Park. Research reveals that gorillas and men have a common ancestry, and share over 95% DNA.
They feed on vegetables, get water from the leaves and morning dew, and are shy creatures. They are the world’s strongest and largest primate species. Searching for the Gorilla family assigned to you involves walking around the forest, from the point where the primates were last spotted to where they are expected to be. These primates keep moving, in search of safe territory and what to feed on. However, when two families meet, there is often a fight for territory control by the Silverbacks.
The trekking session lasts for approximately 1-8 hours, plus an extra hour to spend in the presence of the apes, taking photos, watching the character of each member of the family, and more. After the hour’s experience, you will depart the lodge for refreshment, dinner, and a peaceful sleep.
If the activity ends early and you need more of the forest experience, our guide will be ready to make you uncover one of the largest and oldest national parks in the continent of Africa.
Day 3: Departure after Guided nature walk
After sunrise take a one hour guided nature walk around the designated trails to identify botany the endemic west Africa birds, you will have a cup of coffee. This is followed by a check-out and departure to Kigali Rwanda for your flight. Enroute, you will have lunch, and also a visit to the Genocide memorial site, before bidding farewell to your tour guide.
Day 3: Return to Kigali (optional city tour)
This marks the last day of your 3 days Rwanda gorilla trek, have an early morning breakfast and the driver will pick you and embark on the journey back to Kigali. Depending on the time you will reach the capital city, you will choose to either do a city tour or just proceed to Kigali airport for departure flight.
