15 DAYS TANZANIA CONGO SAFARI TOUR – GORILLA TREKKING IN CONGO, WILDLIFE VIEWING SAFARI TANZANIA TOUR, MOUNT NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO HIKING TRIP

• 8 Days Tanzania Safari Mara River Great Migration

• 8 Days Tanzania Wild Safari

• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Accommodation:

Midrange: Hotel Chezlando

Luxury: Hotel Mille Collines[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 2 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Kigali city tour & transfer from Kigali to Gisenyi Lake Kivu ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the Kigali city tour exploring the impressive landscapes of Rwanda’s capital including outstanding buildings, Kigali markets and historical places like Gisozi genocide memorial where you can gain an insight of what transpired in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. From this encounter, transfer to Gisenyi Lake Kivu 358km about 3 hours’ drive enjoying the views of beautiful countryside.  You spend the rest of the day at leisure at the sandy beaches of Gisenyi Lake Kivu.

Accommodation:

Luxury: Serena Resort Lake Kivu

Midrange: Hotel Paladise Malahide[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 3 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Descend from Nyiragongo and transfer to Goma” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Gather at Goma boarder at 7am to go through the Immigration process, switch the vehicle and driver guide before transferring to Kibati post for the Nyiragongo adventure. You start the hike of the crater of Nyiragongo (5-6 hours) following an impressive trail through a tropical rainforest, and then through the lava flows of 2002 and volcanic desert.  You gaze into the volcano at night to view the red lava plates. Overnight stay at the crater rim with views of the lava lake.

Accommodation: Mountain Shelter[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 4 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Descend from Nyiragongo and transfer to Goma” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, embark on a relaxed descend with amazing sightseeing of the overlooking Volcanic Mountains. You arrive at Kibati between 11am – 1pm depending on the speed of descend. From here, you connect to the respective lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight

Accommodation

Midrange: Hotel Ihusi
Luxury: Serena Resort Lake Kivu[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 5 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Tracking Mountain Gorilla in Virunga National Park & return to Lake Kivu” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Gather at Bukima Park headquarters at 8am for briefing about Gorilla trekking. After briefing, you follow the trail in the company of the armed ranger guide to the respective gorilla group allocated. You traverse the jungle of Congo with lush flora and beautiful birds not forgetting the fascinating landscapes of Virunga Volcanoes – a chain of eight (8) Mountains that comprise the Virunga massif.   The time for actual gorilla viewing is limited to one hour for purposes of conservation but the duration of entire trek is 2 – 8 hours depending on the movements of the particular gorilla group. Retreat from the activity and spend the evening relaxing at the lodge. But you can as well take up an optional community tour to explore the way of life of ordinary Congolese.

Accommodation: Lac Kivu Lodge[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 6 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: A Speed Boat trip to Bukavu ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Early morning, set off to the shores of Lake Kivu for a boat trip to Bukavu reaching in the morning and be driven to Orchid’s Hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.  The Boat transfer offers good views of Lake Kivu – one of the largest lakes in Africa.

Accommodation: Orchid’s Hotel[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 7 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega National Park & Bukavu City tour ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Settle for breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the starting point for Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Attend to briefing at 8am after which you drive to the trail head to start the actual trek through the forest in search of these Gorillas. The trek lasts about 2 – 6 hours but the actual viewing is limited to one hour for purposes of conservation. The Eastern Lowland Gorillas are recorded to be the largest of all gorilla sub species marked with a stocky body, short muzzle and less hairy body compared to Mountain Gorillas.   Retreat from the activity, drive through Bukavu town to explore the local life before retreating to the lodge to spend the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Orchid’s Hotel[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 8 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Transfer back to Kigali via Ruzizi 1 border ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Transfer after breakfast to Rwanda crossing at Ruzizi 1 boarder. You enjoy the sights of Nyungwe Forest, southern province town of Butare where you will settle for lunch. Proceed to arrive in Kigali in the evening.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Hotel Chezlando

Luxury: Hotel Mille Collines[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 9 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Flight transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport & transfer to Arusha” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Following breakfast, transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch up with a flight to Tanzania. You land at Kilimanjaro International Airport from where you will be welcomed by our representative transferring to Arusha for relaxation and overnight

Accommodation:

Midrange: African Tulip Hotel[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 10 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Drive to Arusha National Park, do game drive & nature walk to the Falls ” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]Depart the hotel in Arusha after breakfast for Arusha National Park – the closest National Park from Arusha.  You enjoy the normal game drive experience along with a walking safari to the water fall. The park offers likely sights of Black and White Colobus monkeys, Buffaloes, Zebras and a range of antelopes.  Settle for a picnic lunch, do an afternoon game drive with a visit Momela lakes with sights of beautiful flamingos and the overlooking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

Accommodation:

Midrange: African Tulip Hotel [/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 11 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Transfer to Tarangire NP & do Game drive” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will enjoy the 2hrs leisure drive south-westwards to Tarangire NP. The Tarangire National Park has the highest concentration of elephants in North – Tanzania and you can view these animals all year round where elephant herd populations can reach as many as 3,000. The Tarangire River has water all year around. During the dry season (July-October), many animals from the surrounding areas come to the river to drink. If you visit the park during the dry season, you will witness an unforgettable natural wonder as you observe exotic big mammals such as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras and various types of antelopes such as gazelles. During the dry season, Tarangire is a haven for bird watchers with over 550 different species including the Maasai Ostrich-the world’s largest bird. Around lunchtime, you will stop at a suitable picnic place. The afternoon is dedicated to more wildlife watching.

Accommodation

Midrange:  Sangaiwe Tented Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 12 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Transfer to Serengeti National Park & do an afternoon game drive” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, we proceed to the Serengeti endless plains by way of the lush Ngorongoro Crater Highlands.

The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word siringitu, means “endless plains”. You will see why once you see its ocean of grassland savannas stretching to the horizon as far as your eye can see. However certain parts also are covered in the Acacia savanna, dense wooded hills or rocky outcrops known as kopjes, as well as pans and lakes. The abundance of African wildlife is of course what makes it such a sought-after safari destination, and includes healthy populations of lion, buffalo, impala, hippo, waterbuck, elephant, cheetah, leopard and a host of other game species – not mention the more than 400 species of birds.

We will arrive in Serengeti for afternoon game drive searching for wildlife. Later in the evening we will drive further to the camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Kati Kati Tented Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 13 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Full Day game drive in Serengeti National Park” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti. Predators include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs are seeing in this great park. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up central heading west. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year.

After a full day wandering through the Serengeti central plains, you will head back to you camp for evening leisure and hot dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Kati Kati Tented Camp[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 14 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Final game drive in Serengeti National Park & transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch for final game drive in Serengeti. After lunch, we will drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you have reached the edge of the crater rim, the crater appears half a mile below you inviting you to gaze at this jaw dropping natural wonder. When you reach its edge and view its 100 square mile expanse, it is a sight to behold.

We will be getting out of the safari jeep to enjoy the view while having a walking safari along the crater rim for an hour. Afterwards, you will proceed to Karatu for dinner.

Accommodation

Midrange: Ngorongoro Farm House[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Day 15 of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour: Extensive game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater & transfer in the afternoon to Kilimanjaro International Airport” list_icon=”Defaults-tag”]After breakfast, we drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into it for a half-day of game viewing.

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcano caldera formed three million years ago and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and one of Africa’s most remarkable geological sites.

The Big Five (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard) and most of the animal species found in the Serengeti, including zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and cheetahs, can be viewed close up. The Ngorongoro Crater ecosystem maintains the historic balance between people and nature in a way that is not possible in other parks.

Depending on your flight departure time, you will ascend and proceed to JRO for your flight back home.

End of the 15 Days Tanzania Congo Safari Tour

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• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

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• 5 Days Serengeti safari in Tanzania and Ngorongoro Crater

• The 6 Days Big Five Tanzania wildlife Safari

• 4 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru

• 3 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

• 5 Days Gorilla Safari in Uganda

• 7 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari

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Combined East Africa Safaris

East Africa Safari Travel Tips

Top East African Safari National Parks

Tanzania National Parks

• Serengeti National Park

• Arusha National Park

• Ngorongoro Crater

• Tarangire National Park

• Kilimanjaro National Park

• Lake Manyara National Park

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Kenya National Parks

• Nairobi National Park

• Lake Nakuru National Park

• Mount Kenya National Park

• Tsavo East National Park

• Mount Longonot National Park

• Meru National Park

• Ruma National Park

• Malka Mari National Park

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Uganda National Parks

• Queen Elizabeth National Park  

• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

• Murchison Falls National Park

• Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

• Rwenzori Mountain National Park

• Lake Mburo National Park

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Rwanda National Parks

• Akagera National Park

• Nyungwe National Park

• Volcanoes National Park

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Congo National Parks

• Virunga National Park

• Kahuzi Biega National Park

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