Hiking happens in both Virunga national park is home to several volcanoes with the most famous hikes being Nyiragongo and Mikeno volcanoes. The park is mostly known for gorilla trekking safaris but is home to some of the best hiking experiences and beautiful scenery. Nyiragongo which is an active volcano is by the far the...Read More
DR Congo is one of the best destinations for bird watching because of its varied habitat and rich forests which house most of the central African species and Albertine rift endemics. The bird watching safaris we organize at Kagera safaris are to the eastern part of Congo with mainly Virunga national park and Kahuzi-biege national...Read More
There are boat trips that happen on Lake Kivu which is fortunately outside any of the parks so you are able to enjoy a trip without the cost of paying park entrance fees. There are short trips and long trips that take longer hours that would move you from Bukavu to Goma. This is the...Read More
There are different walking trails in the different national parks in Congo but the most common being Virunga national park and Kahuzi-biega national park. Nature walks allow you to get up close with nature compared to when you are in game drives. They are not rushed and allow for ample conversation with your guide to...Read More
Chimpanzee trekking in Congo just like Gorilla trekking is done in the beautiful Virunga national park that is home to beautiful forest, savannah and mountains. The chimpanzees were habituated more recently as most of the tourism in the park was focused on gorilla trekking. The chimpanzee habituation for tourism still ongoing but currently there is...Read More
Congo is one of the most diverse countries in Africa and by far in the world. Gorilla trekking is prime activity done at Virunga national park – the largest park in Congo and Africa. The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas that are the main attraction in this park. There are several gorilla...Read More
Safari Highlights Mountain Gorilla trekking Chimpanzee trekking Day 1: Transfer to Virunga National Park – Goma You will set off from Kigali to the Rwanda – Congo border. Visit the Virunga offices by 13:00pm to pick your Gorilla and Volcano trek permits which must be presented at the start of each trek. After completing the check in you will be...Read More
