An immersive journey through Goma and the Virunga region, bringing together volcanic landscapes, Lake Kivu, conservation, culture and the possibility of encountering mountain gorillas.
Arrive in Goma and settle into the city’s distinctive volcanic setting. The afternoon unfolds beside Lake Kivu, with time to take in the landscape and begin discovering the character of eastern Congo. Overnight: Goma.
Move beyond the usual view of Goma through a private encounter with its people, creative life and volcanic surroundings. Explore the city’s character and the ways life has developed alongside the volcanoes and Lake Kivu. Overnight: Goma.
Leave the city behind and enter the wider Virunga landscape. Walk through volcanic terrain and natural surroundings while learning about the ecosystems, wildlife and conservation efforts that define this extraordinary region. Overnight: Goma / Virunga region.
When gorilla trekking is operating and permits are available, enter the forest for a guided mountain gorilla encounter. The experience extends beyond the sighting itself, revealing the forest habitat and the conservation work that makes the encounter possible. Overnight: Goma.
Spend the final morning beside Lake Kivu, with time for a relaxed lakeside experience before continuing with onward travel. Journey concludes.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $0.00 |
All listed prices are in USD and apply to bookings made from outside Rwanda. For Rwandan residents, please contact us directly to make a booking and receive rates in local currency.
Prices shown are in USD and include all applicable Rwandan taxes. If you wish to pay in Rwandan Francs (RWF), please request an offline booking. More details can be found in our Payment Options.
Please note that foreign medical insurance does not cover helicopter evacuation in Rwanda. For your safety, all our tours include emergency evacuation insurance as standard. We also strongly recommend that every traveler carries comprehensive emergency evacuation coverage.
At Virunga Ecotours, we are dedicated to ethical practices. We pay fair wages and make regular contributions to pensions, maternity benefits, and community health schemes for all our employees.
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