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Africa's most affordable gorilla experience in the world's most biodiverse park
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.
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.
Your first game drive ventures into prime territory as the African sun turns golden. Watch for forest elephants, Nyiragongo lava lake, okapi as your expert tracker reads the bush like a book. Pause for sundowner drinks as the sky blazes amber.
Your first game drive ventures into prime territory as the African sun turns golden. Watch for forest elephants, Nyiragongo lava lake, okapi as your expert tracker reads the bush like a book. Pause for sundowner drinks as the sky blazes amber.
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.
3 Experiences · 5h 30m Journey
8:00 AM departure · 1:30 PM 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 1 night mikeno lodge, gorilla permit ($400), all meals, rangers & guide. Not included: international flights, kigali–goma transport. 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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