Virunga Express
This 5-day programme is open to everyone, aged 15 and over, with a good physical condition.
The encounter with the gorillas is possible for persons with limited mobility.
Our travellers are fans of
- The beauty and diversity of the fauna and flora
- Support for the conservation of Virunga National Park
- The contact with the local population and the rangers
- The encounter with a mountain gorilla family up close and guaranteed
- The variety of landscapes, especially at the summit of Nyiragongo with its permanent lava lake
- The ease of obtaining ICCN tourist visas (105 €/traveller) through Kivu Travel
- An amount of 10$ per travel day per person with a maximum of 50$ will be allocated by Kivu Travel to a sustainable development or biodiversity conservation project.
Route description
D1
Pick up in Kigali and transfer to Goma - Standard or Comfort accommodation. (D)
D2
Transfer Kigali-Goma. Lunch and transfer to Virunga Park. Overnight stay at the Kibumba Tented Camp. (B,L,D)
D3
Mountain Gorillas Trek - Overnight stay at the Kibumba Tented Camp. (B,L,D)
D4
Pick up in Kibumba and transfer to Kibati for the volcano climb. Logistics and meals provided by our team. Sleeping bag included. 2 litres of water per person. Accommodation at the summit is in chalets (2 persons per chalet). Summit at 3,470 metres. (B,L,D)
D5
Descent of the volcano and transfer to Kigali to your hotel or to the airport. End of our services. (B,L)
B : Breakfast | L : Lunch | D : Dinner
Included services
- Private transport with driver
- A Nyiragongo volcano permit per person
- A cook at the summit and 2 litres of water per person on D2
- Sleeping bag
- Meals and accommodation as indicated
- Management and coordination by your travel agent
Services not included
- International flights
- Visa
- Beverages other than water in your private transport
- Private travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Activities not included in the tour
