Congo Safaris – Gorilla & Nyiragongo Trek

Planning an adventurous Safari in Congo? Get the best unique gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo Expedition to explore the beauty of Democratic Republic of Congo with Ultimate Gorilla Expeditions.

If your interest is gorilla trekking in Congo, then the best places to visit are the Kahuzi Biega National Park & Virunga National Park located within Eastern Congo. Democratic Republic of Congo is the only place that has Mountain Gorillas and Eastern Lowland gorillas which are only seen in Congo.  Congo Safaris offered by Ultimate Gorilla Expeditions are independently tailored to fit into the group travelers or Solo Travelers to explore primates on Gorilla Trekking experiences in the Wild with the destination experts in gorilla expeditions.

Gorilla Trekking in Virunga

Guided Safari Tours in Congo are special, imagine traveling to Democratic republic of Congo with a guide who is professional, passionate and informative about the country you are visiting Mountain Gorillas, Mountain Nyiragongo Volcano, Eastern Lowland gorillas in Virunga & Kahuzi biega National Park respectively.

Guided Safaris to Congo, we offer Central Africa and can tailor make them to suit your specific requirements from large escorted tours to more intimate treks our expert advisors have had years of experience in organizing these trips and can talk you through all the options available to you to tailor make a once in a lifetime experience.

Congo Safaris can be combined with many other safari activities within  East Africa for one stop Safari experience like the Gorilla watching in Uganda, Rwanda gorilla trekking and Big five watching in the Wildlife national parks like Masai Mara & Serengeti in Tanzania.

If your planning an honeymoon Safari experience, then we make the best private tailored gorilla Safari  with the experts in Gorilla Trekking Tours that has been offering unique adventures in Africa.

CONGO GORILLA  SAFARIS

The country has got a great natural resource base with the rainforest that supports the Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park, the lowland Gorillas, the Congo basin Chimpanzee, and other animals like the forest elephants making it a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. Some of the rare species that can be seen in Congo include the endangered primate called the bonobos, Okapi, the Congolese peafowl, the African Slender-snouted Crocodile and more. The country boasts of a unique geographic formation with various Lakes and Rivers making it strategic for tourism. It has a number of rich resources like Diamonds, Oil, Gold and uranium ore

Some of the unique and unforgettable experiences include the amazing Nyiragongo Volcano, Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park, Low Land Gorilla Trekking and wildlife safaris in Kahuzi-Biega, Bird Watching, amazing waterfall Hikes and more.

Tourists can also enjoy the incredibly rich cultural heritage with experiences of visiting tribes like the Mbuti Pygmies. These pygmies still carry on and live like they used to over 10,000 years ago. The local cuisine of fufu plantains will give you a different taste, while the Congolese rumba, traditional drumming and dancing can make your village stay unforgettable.

Best Time to Go Gorilla Trekking in Congo

learn about the best time to go gorilla trekking in Congo with Ultimate Gorilla Expeditions the destination experts in Gorilla Safaris in Africa.  know the best months to visit Congo-

January and February

This is the short dry weather in Congo ideal for Gorilla Trekking and hiking activities. It is during this period in which the Gorillas and other animals come out of the jungles and can be seen viewed easily. The weather is drier and the temperatures are High

March and April.

This is the period when Congo gets its short rains. Despite being a rainy season, Tourists can still explore different National parks for various activities like Bird watch in the rain forests, Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park.

May to August

This is season gives us dry weather and it is considered the best time to visit most parts of Congo. A range of activities that can be done during this period include Gorilla Tours, Cultural Tours, aquatic activities, Wildlife Safaris, City Tours. Although these are dry months, you may still experience short rains and sharp thunderstorms.

September to October

This period is when the season transitions from dry to the rainy or wet days. Rain becomes frequent and intense. This affects some of the activities and with the on set of rains, different activities can be planned for. The length rainy season begins in October until the end of December. For any one planning to visit during this season, it is key to plan ahead of time.

November to December

November is part of the lengthy rainy season and it is quite challenging for Hikes and forest activities. November and December are made of Heavy rains and reduced sunshine. By the end of December, the weather starts to be warm and dry.