Congo Gorilla Trekking — Virunga National Park ($400 Permit)
Africa's most affordable gorilla experience in the world's most biodiverse park
Tour Overview
Virunga National Park — Africa's oldest protected area — offers the most affordable mountain gorilla trekking on the continent. The $400 permit (vs $800 Uganda, $1,500 Rwanda) makes this accessible to more adventurous travellers. The experience is raw and authentic — trek through dense forest with armed rangers until you locate a habituated family. The one-hour encounter is just as profound as in Rwanda or Uganda, with the added thrill of the frontier setting.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation. Welcome briefing and orientation. Settle in and explore your immediate surroundings.
Meals: Dinner
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- 1 night Mikeno Lodge
- Gorilla permit ($400)
- All meals
- Rangers & guide
- Goma transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Kigali–Goma transport
How to Get There
Fly to Goma (GOM) via Kigali or Nairobi. Virunga NP is 30 min from Goma. Lake Kivu accessible by road from Goma or Bukavu.
Best Time to Visit
June–September (dry season). Volcano trekking best in dry months. Gorillas year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$700
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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