Mountain gorilla trek and active volcano hike in Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park

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Ubuntu Voyages
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
Mountain gorilla trek and active volcano hike in Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park

Ubuntu Voyages
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Virunga National Park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet. Half of all the biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa can be found in Virunga. The park is also know as a geologic wonder and contains Nyirangongo and Nyamulagira, two of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Virunga National Park has been severely threatened by armed conflicts but thanks to the dedication of the park’s rangers and wardens, Virunga has been able to survive and today is enjoying the greatest resurgence of tourism and development in its history. The park was founded in 1925 by King Albert I of Belgium and originally known as Albert National Park. Virunga was the first national park on the continent of Africa. The park was founded primarily to protect the mountain gorillas living in the forests of the Virunga Massif that were controlled by the Belgian Congo. Later, Virunga was expanded north to include the Rwindi plains, Lake Edward, and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Ubuntu Voyages organizes for you the following life experience in the Virunga National Park: Mountain Gorilla Treks, climbing Nyiragongo volcano, Tchegera Island, Chimpanzees, Rwenzori Mountain Treks and Climbing 

What’s included

  • Gorilla permit
  • Volcano permit
  • Accommodation
    2 nights accommodation at Kibumba Tented Camp on a full board basis, 1night stay at the summit of the volcano
  • Transportation
    All transportation to/from the park

What’s not included

  • Flights
    International/domestic flights
  • Transfer
    Round-trip Kigali airport taxi transfer (We can organize it for you on request)
  • Visa
    After booking the tour, we will start your visa process. It can take maximum 14 days, minimum 7days. And you’ll pay 105$ US
  • Other meals and drinks
    Food at the summit of the volcano
  • Porters
  • Personal items
    souvenirs, travel insurance, etc
  • Tips

Available Packages

Single
$1,350
Deposit: $805
Double/twin occupancy
$0
Double/twin occupancy
$0
Double/twin occupancy
$1,215
Deposit: $1,000
Triple occupancy
$1,165
Deposit: $1,000


Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival and transfer to the park

Meeting at the border Grande Barrière Rwanda-DRC. Welcoming with our staff at the border. Assisted to clear with formalities. Ensure crossing the border at 10:30 am and check-in with Virunga tourism office by 11:15 am which is located in the Grande Barrière border post building, opposite passport control. Once check-in is complete, transfer to Kibumba.

Your Organizer


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Ubuntu Voyages
Ubuntu Voyages welcomes you to East Africa and DR Congo! We specialize in gorilla trekking, mountain hike and wildlife safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.