4 Day Le Petit Virunga – Mikeno Package|Congo safari
Safari highlight for 4 days Congo gorilla safari organized by Mum and Dad Uganda Tours
4 days Congo safari:This package also includes Gorilla trek in Virunga and Nyiragongo hike but the only difference is that for it you stay at Mikeno lodge. You will stay for two nights at Mikeno and one at the top of the Volcano. This package departs from Goma at 11:00am only on Friday.
Day1: Cross Barriere border.
Early in the morning at 10:00am cross border and ensure to check in at Virunga office by 11:00am. At the office, staff provides you with the Gorilla and Nyiragongo hike permit you present before the trek. a Congo gorilla permit costs usd450 per person per trekking. After check-in, you transfer up to Mikeno lodge in Rumangabo. Check in at the lodge for lunch, relaxation or explore nearby natural trials or visit the Congo hounds. dinner and an overnight at the lodge.
Main destination: Virunga National Park
Accommodation options; Mikeno Lodge/ Kibumba Tented Camp Bukima Tented Camp
Meal plan: break lunch and dinner (breakfast not included)
Drinking water
Day2: Gorilla Trek at Bukima.
Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to Bukima Ranger post to meet the ranger guides who lead the trekking session. This is followed by a small briefing about the dos and dont’s while with the gorillas. after the briefing is conducted given to the gorilla family to visit and the trek begins. You will wander in the Jungle for some good time until you discover their location. once they are located, you will be allowed to stay with them for only one hour which is allowed in their presence and after this one hour excitement, return to Bukima camp where you are transported from up to Mikeno Lodge for some relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Main destination: Virunga National Park
Accommodation options; Mikeno Lodge/ Kibumba Tented Camp Bukima Tented Camp
Meal plan: break lunch and dinner (breakfast not included)
Drinking water
Day3: Hike Nyiragongo up to the top.
on the 3rd day of your safari, Early in the morning at 8:15am you transport to Kibati Ranger post, the starting point for a rewarding journey to the top of Nyiragongo. Guests are first briefed about the all experience, porters can be hired within their and they are very vital as they can help to carry your luggage etc and from here you will get all the necessities. Later the Journey starts and you will be at the summit in the evening. It takes about six to seven hours to reach reach the top. Have dinner and stay overnight at the Summit shelter Camp.
Day4: Return back to Kibati.
After a beautiful moments at the top, early in the morning you will descend back up to Kibati. From Kibati you transport up to Goma border for the drive back to Kigali.
End of 4 days Congo safari with Mum and Dad Uganda Tours
The Package includes:
- Gorilla Permit
- Airport Pick and Drop
- Two nights at Mikeno Lodge
- One night at the top of Nyiragongo.
- All ground transportation in DR Congo.
- DR Congo Tourist Visa.
It Excludes:
- Porter fees
- Personal Expenses
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Luxury Drinks.
4 days Congo safari – Mikeno Package combines all that we think is great about going on safari in DR. Congo. A great relaxing and amazing adventure you will never forget go gorilla trekking and hiking at Nyiragongo is a perfect exprience. DR.Congo awaits you to visit, trust and we take you where you have not been before.
4 days Congo safari – Mikeno Package is quoted with staying at mid-range type of accommodation (comfort level). However the same package can be offered using an upgraded lodge or cheaper option if possible. Kindly contact us for a free advise and customization.