Most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Congo

The Most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Congo will take you to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your journey will start from Rwanda and cross the border to Congo, to have your trekking of the majestic gorilla and return to Rwanda.

Most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Congo Highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Rusizi Town Closer Congo Boarder

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega and Return to Kigali

Most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Congo Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Rusizi Town Closer Congo Boarder

On this day of the most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari, you will be transferred from Kigali and drive to the western Province of Rwanda with an optional activity to visit the Kings Palace Museum in Nyanza before driving to Rusizi by crossing the Nyungwe National Park. On arrival in Rusuzi, you will check in to your booked hotel, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:Rusizi (Town, Rwanda)

Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu Resort

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega and Return to Kigali

On this day, with an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the border with Congo. You will go through the migration processes across the border to Congo and continue with a drive to Kahuzi-Biega National Park.

On arrival, you will head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing about law land gorilla trekking. The trekking takes between 2 to 4 hours depending on the speed limit and location of the gorillas. On finding them, you will spend 1 hour observing them and taking pictures. After that return to the starting point, you will jump on your jeep and transfer back to Kigali.

on your jeep and transfer back to Kigali.

Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MOST HOSPITABLE 2 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING IN CONGO:

On this Most Hospitable 2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Congo , all visitors must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.

For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Congo Embassy or Consulate. Apply Visa online here

LANGUAGE ON THE MOST HOSPITABLE 2 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING IN CONGO:

English/Kiswahili

TIME:

GMT +3

VOLTAGE:

220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential.

You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.