4 Day Virunga Gorilla Trek with Tchegera Island Tour from Goma

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the continent’s most biologically diverse protected area and is internationally recognized for its exceptional wildlife and habitats. Located on the eastern edge of the Congo Basin and covering an area of 7,800 sqm, the park is home to over one thousand species of mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian as well as 1/3 of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas.

On this 4-day tour, we'll explore one of the most biodiverse and fascinating protected areas and meet the endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 1: Goma - Tchegera Island

Flying in on JamboJet, land in Goma at 1240; where you’ll be assisted through the airport by our team and shown to your car, which will take you to Tchegera Island Retreat on Lake Kivu, giving you the chance to unwind after a week at work and prepare for the weekend’s adventure. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Kivu and its myriad of bird species. 

Activities on the island include kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling.

Day 2: Tchegera Island - Virunga National Park

You’ll be taken to the Virunga National Park office in Goma to collect your permits for the upcoming gorilla trek. You’ll then head into the Park to Kibumba Tented Camp on the edge of the Gorilla Sector, where you can settle into your accommodation and enjoy an evening briefing on the gorillas of Virunga with our community ranger Papa  Augustin.  

Day 3: Virunga National Park Gorilla Tour

After an early breakfast at Kibumba Tented Camp,  trekkers will head down the hill to meet their Ranger guides and have a briefing before the gorilla trek. 

Treks usually require 1-2.5 hours of hiking each way, depending on the location of the gorilla group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted hour with the gorilla family group, you will make your way back to camp, enjoy a late lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure, including time for nature walks and bird watching.  

Day 4: Virunga National Park Gorilla Tour - Goma

After breakfast, you’ll be transported back to Goma  Airport on time to catch the return flight to Nairobi.  

Includes

• 2 nights accommodation in Kibumba Tented Camp
• 1-night accommodation in Tchegera Island Retreat
• Gorilla trek permit
• All meals (B, L, D)
• Fuel and transportation
• Airport transfers

Excludes

• Drinks
• DRC visa and visa application
• Travel insurance and immunizations
• Porter fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses

Please Note

• CTT can arrange your roundtrip private transfer (RT) from anywhere in Kigali from $399 for a car with 3 people.
• CTT can arrange your visa for DRC on arrival at the park (at the Goma/Gisenyi border) or in advance in any DRC Embassy.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for entrance into DRC, as well as any other mandatory vaccinations. Please let us know if you need assistance.