Congo Gorilla Trekking — Virunga National Park ($400 Permit)
Africa's most affordable gorilla experience in the world's most biodiverse park
About This Tour
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.
Highlights
What's Included
- 1 night Mikeno Lodge
- Gorilla permit ($400)
- All meals
- Rangers & guide
- Goma transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Kigali–Goma transport
per person
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Pieter Fourie
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