Congo Group Safaris
Congo offers memorable group safaris for families, workmates or age mates looking to experience something different. Endowed with natural beauty comprised of lakes, rivers, volcanoes, valleys, forests, and a rich culture, the Democratic Republic of Congo has something special for you. Whether you are a family with the kids and aged parents, or a group of energetic youth, Congo has a special offer for you. Go primate trekking in Congo’s rain forest, Volcano hiking and nature walks in your group to experience and appreciate the beauty of nature. Whereas you can visit Congo as a solo traveler, a group safari in Congo is the best experience you can ever have. Group safaris in Congo entail:
Nyiragongo Volcano Climbing
Hike the challenging Nyiragongo Volcano on your group safari to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyiragongo is an active volcano located in the heart of Virunga National park. Nyiragongo stands at 3470 meters above the sea level and its summit shelters the largest lave lake. The boiling lava lake at the summit of mount Nyiragongo is clearly seen in the night. A 3 Days Mount. Nyiragongo hike is a suitable package for you. On the first day, you arrive in Rwanda and transfer to Goma, second day you start up the hike and spend a night on the slopes of the active volcano, on the third day, you hike down and drive back to Kigali for your connecting flight. Hiking to the summit of Nyiragongo as a group is undeniably a magical experience. The endless stories and jazz in your group keep you strong and energetic throughout. More so, the strong and active climbers in the group will help to hold the hand of the weak and slow ones and finally make it to the top all together.
Mountain gorilla trekking
Trek one of the 8 habituated gorilla families in Virunga National park. In a maximum group of eight persons, you will be given a chance to trek the same gorilla family for a greater experience. An encounter with the endangered species in their natural habitat is ranked as the best wildlife experience in the whole world. If your group entails children aged below 15 years, you shall leave them at the hotel and find them later. If your group include the aged, inform the park rangers in time and you will be given an easy to trek gorilla family which is not so challenging. Congo is one of the few places to see the endangered mountain gorillas. Interestingly, trekking gorillas is far cheaper at $450 compared to the neighboring Rwanda at $1500 and Uganda at $700. Congo is therefore a budget gorilla destination in Africa. Mountain Gorilla groups in Virunga National park include Mapuwa, Kabirizi, Rugendo, Nyakamwe, Bageni, Munyaga and Lulengo gorilla families. Each gorilla family is visited by eight people who stay with the gorillas for an hour.
Eastern Lowland Gorillas
Visit to trek the largest gorilla species in Kahuzi Biega National Park. In your group of eight, book to trek one of the habituated eastern lowland gorilla families and enjoy a memorable experience with the largest gorilla specie in the wild. Congo is the only place to see eastern lowland gorillas in east Africa. Visiting eastern lowland gorillas is extremely strenuous and requires a little more physical fitness and mental readiness. However, the magical feeling of meeting face to face with this giant primate is worth the effort.
Hiking Mt. Sabyinyo
Enjoy a group hike to the summit of Mount Sabyinyo shared among the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Startup the hike from Congo side and you will surely enjoy it. The slopes of Mount. Sabyinyo shelter the endangered mountain gorillas and other primates which you stand high chances of meeting.
Lake Kivu
Relax and chill on the sandy beaches of Lake Kivu on your group safari in Congo. Lake kivu offers a variety of interesting group activities such as swimming, boat cruising, wind surfing, quad biking, cycling, Visiting Nyamirundi island and other sports activities to make the experience more fun and enjoyable. Enjoy your group safari in Congo as you hike to the peak of Nyiragongo Volcano, trek mountain gorillas, relax at Lak Kivu and discover the hidden natural beauty of this country.
