Things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Embark on a full-day tour of the crater lakes of Fort Portal. Spot monkeys at Lake Nkuruba, take in the views from the "Top of the World," and swim in some of the crater lakes. End your day with a visit to the Mahoma Waterfalls. Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Fort Portal at 9:00 AM. Drive 11 km to your first crater lake, Lake Nkuruba. There, spot four types of monkeys, including the Black and White Colobus, Red Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, and Red-Tailed monkeys. Descend through a forest to the crater lake below, and then begin a long ascent to the "Top of the World." On a clear day, take in views of three crater lakes, Kibale National Park, the Rwenzori lower ranges, Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as Fort Portal City Centre. From the "Top of the World," travel to the south of Fort Portal where you will visit more crater lakes. End with a steep descent to Mahoma Waterfalls, fed by the First Glacier Lake in the Rwenzori Mountains. If you like, take a swim in some of the crater lakes.

Day 1; Entebbe - Rhino Trekking, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls NP Following an morning breakfast at your hotel, your entire trip driver guide meets you & drive to MFNP with stops overs at for Rhino Tracking & Top of the falls. Overnight at Gipir & Labong Safari Lodge or similar Day 2; Game Drive Safari & Boat Launch Safari Murchison Falls NP After an early morning breakfast, participate morning game drive and there will an afternoon boat cruise . Overnight at Gipir & Labong Safari Lodge or similar Day 3; Murchison Falls NP - Kibale NP “Home of Chimps” After a leisurely breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Kibale NP. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar. Day 4; Chimpanzee Trekking experience, Kibale NP It’s one of the great moments of your safari! In the afternoon do the community & swamp walk offered by the member of Bigodi Community. It’s one way of learning about the traditional cultural of Africa. Overnight Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar. Day 5; Kibale NP- Queen Elizabeth NP with Rwenzori Mountains in the backdrop. After a leisurely morning breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP with a possible afternoon game drive/boat cruise safari. Overnight at Bush lodge Lodge or similar. Day 6; Game Drive Safari & Boat Cruise safari Queen Elizabeth National Park After an early morning breakfast, participate in a morning game drive & there will be a boat cruise safari in the afternoon. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar. Day 7; Queen Elizabeth NP - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP After an early morning breakfast begin your journey to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP with a stopover at ishasha sector for a game drive and thereafter proceed to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar. Day 8; Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP After an early breakfast, transfer to ranger station, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP for gorilla trekking and return to the lodge after the experience. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar. Day 9; Optional Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable NP - Lake Bunyonyi. You’ve a day for participating on this optional gorilla trek before traveling to lake Bunyonyi. A ticket costs $800 to be able to participate. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or similar. Day 10; Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo NP After an early morning breakfast, transfer to lake Mburo P & there will a possible game drive on arrival. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar Day 11; Walking Safari, Lake Mburo NP - Kampala After an early morning Breakfast, there will be a walking safari & will be followed by a transfer to Kampala/Entebbe marking the end of the trip.

Day 1: Kigali, Rwanda - Virunga NP, Democratic Republic Of Congo After an early morning breakfast at your lodge in Kigali, Rwanda a Safari 2 Gorilla Tours Representative will meet & Greet, this will be followed by a transfer to Virunga NP Your guide will have to Ensure you arrive at Grande Barriere border crossing at 11:00am and check-in with Virunga NP tourism office that’s conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control. You’ll as well do the border clearance & Once check-in is complete, transfer to Kibumba, Virunga NP. Overnight at Kibumba Tented Camp or similar Day 2: Gorilla Trekking, Virunga NP, Democratic Republic of Congo. After an early breakfast at Kibumba Tented Camp, you will head down the hill to meet the Ranger guides and have a briefing before the gorilla trekking. Gorilla Trekking can be anything from 2 - 8 hours depending on location of the gorilla group being trekked & the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted hour with the gorilla family group, you will return back to camp, enjoy a late lunch & have the rest of the day at leisure, including time for nature walks & bird watching. Overnight at Kibumba Tented Camp or similar Day 3: Mount Nyiragongo Active Volcano Trekking, Virunga NP After an early morning breakfast, transfer to Kibati Ranger Post to check for Nyiragongo Volcano Trekking at 8:15am, On arrival to Kibati, you will receive a briefing & will have the opportunity to hire porters and thereafter begin the climb up the volcano which is about 4 - 6 hours & an overnight will be on the summit. Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano with an elevation of 3,470m in the Virunga Volcano Mountains associated with the Albertine Rift. It is within Virunga NP, Congo (DRC). The main crater is about 2KMS (1 mi) wide & usually contains a lave lake. The crater presently has two distinct cooled lava benches within the crater walls – one at about 3,175m & a lower one at about 2,975m. Mount Nyiragongo & nearby Mount Nyiramugira are together responsible for 40% of Africa’s historical volcano eruptions. Day 4: Descend Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, Congo (DRC) - Kigali, Rwanda Early morning after breakfast leave the crater rim & start the descent back to Kibati. Average descent time is four hours. Once at the bottom, You will be proceed back to Goma to checkout with Virunga National park & border clearance before proceeding to Kigali marking an end of your the 4 Gorilla & Nyiragongo Active Volcano Trekking Congo (DRC). Your driver guide will drop you at your planned destination in Kigali. End.

Embark on a unique boat trip along the majestic Congo River. Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage that line its banks. Discover the fascinating duality of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the two closest capitals in the world, separated only by the river, and explore mysterious islands and spectacular landscapes. Start your day with a warm welcome on board with a welcome drink. Listen to your guide as they share captivating stories about the Congo River, one of the longest and most mysterious rivers in Africa. Set off from Brazzaville and take in a panoramic view of the two capitals facing each other. Explore the island of Mbamou, a true gem in the middle of the river. Admire its untouched beaches, small coves, and lush vegetation. Meet the locals and learn about the life and customs of this unique island. Learn about the legends and beliefs that surround this place. Enjoy the opportunity to observe the aquatic birds and rich biodiversity that inhabit the banks of Mbamou. Continue to a traditional fishing village and immerse yourself in their daily life. Observe the traditional fishing techniques passed down from generation to generation. If possible ,Taste local specialties made from freshly caught fish, prepared by the locals. Capture picturesque moments where colorful canoes, smiles, and a peaceful atmosphere will offer unforgettable memories. Continue your journey on the river and enjoy an incredible view of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, which face each other. The contrast between the two cities, with their respective architectures and atmospheres, is striking. Listen to anecdotes about the unique proximity of these two capitals and the history that connects them. Continue to the Manguenguengue Cliffs, an impressive natural wonder that rises majestically above the waters. Take the time to admire these red cliffs, shaped by erosion over the centuries. They offer a striking visual spectacle, especially in the afternoon light. Discover the local legends and myths that surround these mysterious cliffs. Return to Brazzaville with a last magnificent view of the river.

Explore Uganda with this 5 days Uganda safari, you will experience gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, one of the most booked tours in Uganda. You will also do a cultural tour in Bwindi's impenetrable national park and visit crater lakes while at Kibale national park. this is an incredible safari experience. What to Expect in this 5 days safari includes; Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Elephants, exotic birds, the Equator crossing for photography, valleys, hilltops, long-horned Ankole Cattle, papyrus swamps, etc. Itinerary: Day 1 Kibale National Park pick up from your hotel after breakfast (8:00) for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and the thick jungle of Africa to Kibale National Park just under the Rwenzori Mountains. You will visit Ndale crater lake in the Afternoon. (Approximately 5-6 hours’ drive). Meals and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (FB) Day 2 Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimps, a thick jungle with a towering canopy. You will take a nature walk in the afternoon to Bigodi village for cultural experiences. Meals and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (FB) Day 3 Transfer to Bwindi Forest. After breakfast, drive to Bwindi via the landscape of tea plantations, probably East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, and the highland rain forests which reach the volcanoes in which live the mountain gorillas. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, you will do cultural experiences in the afternoon. (Approximately 5-6 hours’ drive). Meals and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge (FB) Day 4 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest Begin the day with breakfast ready for gorilla trekking, which begins at 7:30 a.m. with a briefing. Ensure to carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, etc. The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 to 10 hours depending on the gorilla family nearby but it’s well worth the effort. Meals and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge (FB) Day 5 Return To Kampala Return to Kampala in the morning, lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara with stop over at Equator Uganda crossing and Mpambire drum makers for a brief photo opportunity and to shop souvenirs. Transfer to Entebbe for the evening flight back home (Approximately 8-9 hours’ drive). (Meal plan Breakfast and Lunch)