Congo Tours: Gorilla Trekking Safaris  & Nyiragongo Hike 2024

Be part of our guided Congo tours to trek the endangered mountain gorillas in Virunga National park, and hiking the active Nyiragongo Volcano with Silverback Gorilla Tour.  Our Congo gorilla tours also take you to  visit the biggest gorilla specie i,e the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park which are not found any where else in the world, Discover the hidden treasures of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on our customized  adventure safaris with Silverback Gorilla Tour

Travelers who book our Congo tours have a lot to explore and experience from the untapped forest parks while enjoying Congo gorilla trekking experience Rivers, Lakes, people, and their unique cultures to thrilling volcano hiking adventures at pocket friendly prices

The lesser visits to Congo compared to other tourism destinations in East and Central Africa has left the place virgin and with a lot to offer. Interestingly,  Congo gorilla tours are cheaper at $450  compared to Uganda at $800 and Rwanda at $1500.  The low cost Congo gorilla safaris therefore make it a best gorilla trekking destination for budget travelers.  Our 5 Days Congo Gorillas and Nyiragongo Volcano hike is a teal adventure you  should not miss out on your Congo safari. Its with no doubt that  Congo gorilla tours are a major highlight for most visits made to the Democratic Republic of the Congo– D.R.C.

Congo Gorilla Safari Packages

Booking Congo gorilla trekking tours with silverback gorilla tour guarantees enthusiastic nature lovers ultimate experiences. Our Congo gorilla tours introduce you to 2 prime Congo gorilla trekking destinations each with unique apes (mountain gorillas and eastern lowland gorillas) for you to encounter. Other interesting wildlife species to explore on Congo safaris include chimpanzees, bonobos, okapis, forest elephants, antelopes, lions, hippos, crocodiles and more.

Ever thought about seeing mountain gorillas in the wild? Yes, Virunga National Park is Congo’s only National Park to visit for you to enjoy face-to-face interaction with the massive and intelligent mountain gorillas while in the dense rainforest. Congo gorilla tours don’t stop at magical encounters with only mountain gorillas- there is a lifetime opportunity for you to also interact with the eastern lowland gorillas during lowland gorilla trekking only in Congo’s Kahuzi-Biega National Park.

Amazingly, all Congo gorilla trekking tours are budget-friendly regardless of the destination you plan to visit. Congo gorilla tour permits can be booked at US Dollars 450 per person and with a silverback gorilla tour, it is easier to have your permit booked before the actual gorilla trekking date.

Silverback gorilla tour organizes both short and long Congo safaris- presenting you variety to choose from. Our short Congo tours take from 1 day to 4 days and long Congo safaris can be arranged starting from 5 days to 10 days or more days. Restricting visitor exploration is one thing that never clicks on our minds and to ensure that you get the most of what Congo has to offer, our Congo safari packages come in a variety and can be adjusted. Or you can reach out to our reservation team and let us plan for your Congo gorilla trekking tours or Congo safaris together.

Top destinations to visit in the D.R. Congo

Virunga National Park: Virunga National Park is the leading Congo gorilla trekking destination and lies suitably in the Eastern part of the Congo. Virunga NP is one of the oldest parks and its establishment dates back to 1925 and expands up to 7800sq.Kms featuring the world’s powerful volcanoes- Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira; savanna plains, swamps, forests, valleys, and part of glacier peaks of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. It is also officially a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and gorilla trekking is the main reason why most tourists undertake Congo safaris here, about 8 habituated gorilla families are available for gorilla tracking.

Other than gorilla trekking, Congo safaris in Virunga National Park also take you through other unique experiences. These include unforgettable Nyiragongo volcano hiking 3470m, nature walks, birding, Rwindi plain tour, Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage visit, chimpanzee encounters, Tchegera island tour, and others.

Kahuzi-Biega National Park: Kahuzi-Biega National Park is one of the biggest Congo safari destinations lying 30kms off from Bukavu, D.R. Congo. The 6000sq.km Congo gorilla trekking park hosts the endangered eastern lowland gorillas and a variety of other primate species.

Congo tours in Kahuzi-Biega National Park introduce you to a variety of experiences other than Eastern lowland gorilla trekking. These include volcano hiking on Mount Kahuzi (3308m) and Mount Biega (2970m)- the two dormant volcanoes are all in Kahuzi-Biega NP and the park is named after them. You also have a great chance to visit Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center founded in 2002, Idjwi Island lying in the heart of Lake Kivu.

Other National Parks in D.R. Congo to expect to visit on Congo safaris include Lomami National Park, Upemba National Park, Maiko National Park, Garamba National Park, Salonga National Park, Mangroves National Park, and Kundelungu National Park.

When to visit

There is a lot to explore in the D.R. Congo and it is possible to organize Congo safaris or Congo gorilla tours at any time. But, the dry season is the best time for tourists to undertake Congo gorilla tours and this is experienced from June to August than January to February. Prolonged rains in most Congo safari destinations are experienced from March to May/ October till early December.