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Two extraordinary experiences in one frontier adventure
This 4-day adventure combines Virunga's two greatest experiences. Day 1: Gorilla trekking through dense forest. Day 2–3: Hike Nyiragongo volcano and overnight at the crater rim watching the lava lake glow. Day 4: Descend and return to Goma.
This is Africa's ultimate frontier adventure — experiences found nowhere else on Earth, at prices that make them accessible.
Cinematic Timeline
Touch down and begin your journey into Africa's most dramatic national park — active volcanoes, gorillas, and fearless rangers. Your expert guide greets you and transfers you to your accommodation, where a welcome spread of Congolese fufu awaits. An orientation briefing sets the stage for the adventure ahead.
Touch down and begin your journey into Africa's most dramatic national park — active volcanoes, gorillas, and fearless rangers. Your expert guide greets you and transfers you to your accommodation, where a welcome spread of Congolese fufu awaits. An orientation briefing sets the stage for the adventure ahead.
No time to waste — your first activities experience takes you to gorilla trekking + volcano. Into Africa's most dramatic national park — active volcanoes, gorillas, and fearless rangers, the landscape sets the scene for what lies ahead.
No time to waste — your first activities experience takes you to gorilla trekking + volcano. Into Africa's most dramatic national park — active volcanoes, gorillas, and fearless rangers, the landscape sets the scene for what lies ahead.
Today's highlight takes you deeper into the experience — lava lake overnight. Along the way, encounter okapi, forest elephants. This is Virunga NP, DRC at its most extraordinary.
Today's highlight takes you deeper into the experience — lava lake overnight. Along the way, encounter okapi, forest elephants. This is Virunga NP, DRC at its most extraordinary.
Discover virunga documentary. A deeply enriching virunga documentary experience offers authentic insight into local life. Taste grilled plantain and mountain coffee prepared by local hands. This is where tourism becomes genuine human connection.
Discover virunga documentary. A deeply enriching virunga documentary experience offers authentic insight into local life. Taste grilled plantain and mountain coffee prepared by local hands. This is where tourism becomes genuine human connection.
Today's highlight takes you deeper into the experience — $400 gorilla permit. Along the way, encounter Nyiragongo lava lake, mountain gorillas. This is Virunga NP, DRC at its most extraordinary.
Today's highlight takes you deeper into the experience — $400 gorilla permit. Along the way, encounter Nyiragongo lava lake, mountain gorillas. This is Virunga NP, DRC at its most extraordinary.
The afternoon reveals a different side of Virunga National Park. okapi, forest elephants appear as the landscape shifts in the changing light. Evening brings grilled plantain and starlit reflections.
The afternoon reveals a different side of Virunga National Park. okapi, forest elephants appear as the landscape shifts in the changing light. Evening brings grilled plantain and starlit reflections.
Your final morning in Virunga NP, DRC allows time for last photographs and fond farewells. A farewell breakfast of Congolese fufu marks the end of an extraordinary journey. Transfer to the airport carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
Your final morning in Virunga NP, DRC allows time for last photographs and fond farewells. A farewell breakfast of Congolese fufu marks the end of an extraordinary journey. Transfer to the airport carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
7 Experiences · 21h 30m Journey
8:00 AM departure · 5:30 AM return · Every moment accounted for
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Why Book Direct With Us?
Yes. Virunga NP, DRC is a well-established tourism area with excellent safety records. Our guides have 10+ years of experience and all vehicles are fully insured. Over 14,000 guests have travelled with Ingwe Africa Safaris.
The price covers 3 nights lodge/crater cabin, all permits, all meals, rangers & guides. Not included: international flights, kigali–goma transport, sleeping bag. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is complimentary.
Yes — free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. We can reschedule at no extra cost subject to availability. Contact us on WhatsApp for instant confirmation.
Absolutely. All our tours can be upgraded to a private experience for your group. Pricing varies by group size — enquire for a custom quote.
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