AMANI SAFARIS CONGO

1^st Day: Kigali – Goma

Depart Kigali, drive to the border of Rwanda and DRC,Grand Bariere/La cornice, after clearing with customs, enter Goma town, and proceed to your hotel check in, afternoon city tour of Goma town and surrounding environs.

Overnight: Caritas

2^nd Day: Gorilla Trekking

After an early breakfast depart for Parc National des Virunga, embark on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Spend an hour amongst them. Return to your Hotel/Lodge for lunch. Afternoon optional visit to a local King, interact with the local community.

Overnight: Caritas Hotel

3^rd Day: Volcano Hike

Depart your hotel in Kigali at 0400hrs, drive to the border of Rwanda and DRC, Grand Bariere/La cornice, after clearing with Customs, enter Goma then proceed to Kibati, where you will start the trek walking through lush forest and lava fields with a steep incline near the top, and includes an overnight stay in the Nyiragongo Crater Cabanas on the volcano rim.
The stunning views both day and night make this an unforgettable experience. Later stay for overnight in tents at the rim of the giant crater high above the active lava lake. CRATER BANDAS

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Things to bring for Nyiragongo Hiking: 
Sleeping Bag, meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast) Change of dry clothes, Rain gear, Good walking shoes, Warm Clothes (sweater, jacket) it is cold up the rim. Sun cream, warm Hat, Torch, Camera and any other personal toiletries.

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4^th Day: Volcano Descend

After breakfast descend the volcanoes, then drive to Goma town, Proceed to the shores of Lake Kivu, take an afternoon speedboat to Idjwi Islands – “Land beyond mist” Visit the King of the Island and witness how they perform Black magic and witchcraft.

Overnight: King’s Hotel

5^th Day: Idjwi – Bukavu

After breakfast visit the town during morning hours, interact with local population – afternoon take a boat to Bukavu, if time permits optional city tour of Bukavu.

6^th Day: Lowland Gorilla Trek

Breakfast drive to the Kahuzi Biega National Park enters the park for Gorilla trekking, later in the afternoon drive back to Bukavu town.

Overnight: Panorama Hotel

7^th Day: Bukavu – Kigali

Drive to the border of DRC and Rwanda, enter Rwanda via Rusizi border post the drive to Kigali.

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Highlights

Africa Oldest Park Rare Primates World Largest Gorillas Varied Region of the continent Eye to eye with the mountain Gorillas Accommodation on middle class Hotels Largest Lava lake Active Volcano Overnight at crater rim Side effects of the eruption

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PRICES & DEPARTURES
Days Of Operations:	Daily (Subject to Gorilla Permit Availability and Volcano Permit Availability)
Net Price per Person:	US $ 2410
Minimum Group Size:	2 Persons
Single Room Supplement:	US $ 270

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Inclusions:	Exclusions
One Gorilla Permits Per Person both for Mountain &Lowland Gorillas Transport in a 4WD vehicle Boat transfer to Bukavu One Nyiragongo Hiking permits per person Services Of English Speaking Driver Guide Transportation in a 4WD Vehicle Congo Tourist Visa Complimentary Bottled Mineral Water Forest Guides Hotel Accommodation On Bed & Breakfast Basis	All Government Taxes And Levies Meals, All Dinners And Lunches Pre & Post Accommodation in Kigali Cook while hiking nyiragongo(Hired locally ) Gratuities/ Tips Any Other Item Of Personal Nature

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