Short Congo Safaris In The Republic of the Congo
Short Congo safaris typically offer 2 to 7-day, budget-friendly, or luxury, tailor-made trips focusing on endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park or Eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Most itineraries begin with a transfer from Kigali, Rwanda, to Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Specifically for tourists who just want to trek Gorillas in Congo, we have short tour packages. Here are our sample Short Gorilla Trekking Tours itineraries from Goma or Rwanda for both mountain Gorilla trekking and for the Lowland Gorillas.
These Short Congo tours are basically for Gorilla trekking without visits to other destinations.
We have well-customized packages that offer short Congo safaris to Virunga National Park for mountain gorilla trekking or to Kahuzi-Biega National Park for Lowland Gorilla Safaris.
Short Congo Gorilla Safaris
Short Gorilla tours in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) focus on tracking endangered Western Lowland gorillas, primarily within Odzala-Kokoua National Park, often featuring luxury eco-lodges and, in some cases, the ability to walk directly from camp into the forest. These 3–7 day, often high-end, safari packages offer a more intimate, remote experience compared to mountain gorilla treks.
Congo Gorilla Trekking From Kigali
A 3-day Congo gorilla trek from Kigali offers an affordable, thrilling adventure to see mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park or lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. The itinerary typically involves driving from Kigali across the border to Goma (for Virunga) or Bukavu (for Kahuzi-Biega) on day 1, trekking on day 2, and returning to Kigali on day 3.
Lowland Gorilla Trekking Kahuzi-Biega
A 3-day Lowland Gorilla Trekking safari in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (DRC) offers a rare, 99% success-rate encounter with endangered Grauer’s gorillas, typically starting from Kigali, Rwanda. Key activities include trekking, visiting the Lwiro Primate Sanctuary, and exploring Tshibati waterfalls, with permits costing roughly.
Congo Gorillas And Nyiragongo Hike
A 4-day Congo safari combining mountain gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and hiking the active Nyiragongo Volcano typically starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. This action-packed itinerary includes trekking endangered gorillas, ascending the world’s most voluminous lava lake, and, for many, visiting the Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage.
Double Congo Gorilla Trekking
4-Day Congo Double Gorilla Trekking | Virunga National Park & Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Double Congo Gorilla Trekking offers a unique 4-day experience, often combining Kahuzi-Biega National Park (Eastern Lowland gorillas) and Virunga National Park (Mountain gorillas). Enjoy a two times Gorilla trek on an Incredibly Double Gorilla Trekking in Congo from Kigali to Virunga National Park & Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking
The 4-Day Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Kahuzi Biega (Kigali). A 4-day Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking safari to Kahuzi-Biega National Park (DR Congo) typically starts in Kigali, Rwanda, involves a 6-7 hour drive to Bukavu, and features tracking the rare Grauer’s gorillas. Permits cost approximately $450 for foreign non-residents ($350 for residents). The Four-Day Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking itinerary often includes hiking, visiting Tshibati waterfalls, or a second trek.
5-Day Gorilla Trekking & Nyiragongo
5-day Congo safari typically focuses on the Virunga, combining mountain gorilla trekking with hiking the active Nyiragongo Volcano. Starting from Kigali, Rwanda, this adventure includes visiting the Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage, experiencing the world’s largest lava lake, and witnessing, at times, chimpanzee habituation. A Five-Day Congo safari Itinerary You Should Steal best for gorilla trek and Nyiragongo hike for an experience of climbing the Nyiragongo Volcano.
Mountain Gorillas of Virunga
The world’s entire population of endangered mountain gorillas reside between the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Forest, which together span parts of the DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. The protected montane forests of Virunga National Park are home to more than one third of the global population and saw six newborns in 2022 alone.
Congo Congo River Tours
Congo River tours offer adventurous, multi-week expeditions deep into Central Africa’s rainforests, focusing on wildlife (gorillas, elephants), local village culture, and remote landscapes. Popular options include luxury cruises on the Princesse Ngalessa and Ducret cruises, often running between Brazzaville (ROC) and Mbandaka or Kisangani (DRC).