What Is the Virunga Base Camp Trek?
The Virunga Base Camp Trek refers to guided gorilla trekking excursions that begin from Bukima Tented Camp, the primary base for gorilla tracking in the Mikeno sector of the park.
Each morning, trekkers set off with trained park rangers into dense rainforest, bamboo forests, and volcanic slopes in search of habituated gorilla families. The hike can take anywhere from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements.
Once the gorillas are located, visitors are allowed one unforgettable hour observing them up close — watching juveniles play, mothers nurture their infants, and the silverback guard his family.
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3 Stars Hotels
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5,416 metres
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Kigali
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June and September and from December to February.
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Eco-Tour, Trekking
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All meals during the trek
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Easy to Moderate
Overview
The Virunga Base Camp Trek typically refers to gorilla trekking within Virunga National Park in the democratic Republic of Congo. It’s a popular activity, with Bukima Tented Camp serving as a base for gorilla tracking. The trek involves hiking through the park’s forests, which can take between 1 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family
Highlights
- Face-to-face encounter with a habituated gorilla family
- Guided rainforest hike led by expert rangers
- Stay at Bukima Tented Camp in the Mikeno sector
- Small groups for intimate wildlife experiences
- Direct conservation impact
