13 Days / 12 Nights: Budget DR Congo to Kenya Expedition

Embark on a remarkable 13-day expedition across DR Congo, Rwanda, and Kenya. Trek endangered mountain gorillas in the legendary Virunga National Park, explore vibrant cultures in Goma and Kigali, and journey onward to Kenya’s iconic safari destinations—Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara. From volcano landscapes and primate forests to big-five savannahs and cultural encounters, this adventure blends Africa’s most breathtaking experiences into one unforgettable multi-country journey.

Starting at $2,850 per person (USD).

Itinerary Overview

 Start:In Goma (Goma Airport) 

 End: In Nairobi 

FULL DETAILS ABOUT THIS TOURS
   Arrival(Most important details ) 
  • Upon your arrival at Goma Airport, you will receive a warm welcome. A briefing will provide important information regarding safety, border crossings, and the itinerary.
  • Accommodation prior to the tour can be arranged for an additional fee.

DAY 1: Arrival in Nairobi – City Exploration

Activities:

  • 08:00 – Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet & greet + transfer to hotel.
  • 10:00 – Nairobi Museum Visit – Learn about Kenya’s culture, wildlife, early history.
  • 13:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • 14:30 – Visit Snake Park – Educational reptile session.
  • 17:00 – Free time + briefing for safari.
Main Destination:
  • Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

  • Kenya Comfort Hotel / After 40 Hotel (Budget)

Meals & Drinks:

  • B&B

DAY 2: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Activities:
  • 06:30 – Depart Nairobi
  • 11:00 – Arrive Amboseli + check-in
  • 15:00 – Afternoon game drive—elephants, lions, buffalos, views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
  • 18:30 – Dinner + campfire storytelling.

Main Destination:

  • Virunga National Park (Virunga)

Accommodation:

  • Amboseli Eco Camp

Meals & Drinks:

  • FB

DAY 3: Full Day in Amboseli

Activities:

  • 06:00 – Sunrise game drive
  • 10:00 – Visit Maasai village: culture, traditions, jumping dance
  • 15:00 – Nature walks with ranger
  • 19:00 – Dinner + early rest

Main Destination:

  • Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

  • Amboseli Eco Camp

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

DAY 4: Amboseli → Arusha (Tanzania)

Activities:

  • 08:00 – Depart via Namanga Border
  • 12:30 – Arrive Arusha
  • 15:00 – Arusha city tour: markets, Tanzanite Museum

Main Destination:

  • Arusha (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

  • Arusha Tourist Inn (Budget)

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

DAY 5: Arusha → Goma (DRC) – Flight

Activities:

  • 08:30 – Morning flight from Kilimanjaro/Arusha to Goma via Kigali
  • 15:00 – Arrive Goma – transfer to hotel
  • 17:00 – Lake Kivu shoreline walks

Main Destination:

  • Goma (DRC)

Accommodation:

  • Goma Budget Hotel (e.g., Cap Kivu Budget Lodge)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast included
  • Other meals not included

DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking Briefing – Virunga National Park

Activities:

  • 09:00 – Transfer to Virunga HQ
  • 12:00 – Briefing about gorilla trekking
  • 15:30 – Nature walks around the forest edge
  • 18:30 – Dinner at guesthouse

Main Destination:

  • Virunga National Park (DRC)

Accommodation:

  • Bukima Guesthouse

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking – Lifetime Experience

Activities:

  • 06:30 – Breakfast
  • 07:30 – Trek into the jungle (2–5 hrs trekking)
  • Spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas
  • 14:30 – Return + rest
  • 16:00 – Conservation talks with ranger

Main Destination:

  • Virunga National Park (DRC)

Accommodation:

  • Bukima Guesthouse

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

DAY 8: Nyiragongo Volcano Preparation

Activities:

  • 09:00 – Gear check + volcano safety briefing
  • 12:00 – Lunch at Virunga canteen
  • 15:00 – Goma city tour: genocide history, lava fields

Main Destination:

  • Goma (DRC)

Accommodation:

  • Goma Budget Hotel

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

DAY 9: Nyiragongo Hiking (Day 1) – Summit Overnight

Activities:

  • 08:00 – Begin climb
  • 13:00 – Reach summit
  • 19:00 – See glowing lava lake – magical experience

Main Destination:

  • Nyiragongo Volcano (DRC)

Accommodation:

  • Nyiragongo Summit Huts (Basic)

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

  • Tour Highlights

    • Nairobi city exploration: Museum, Snake Park, and cultural immersion
    • Amboseli National Park: Elephants, lions, buffalos, and Kilimanjaro views
    • Maasai village visit: Traditions, culture, and dance
    • Arusha city tour: Markets and Tanzanite Museum
    • Lake Kivu shoreline walks in Goma
    • Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park (lifetime experience)
    • Nyiragongo Volcano hike with overnight at summit huts
    • Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
    • Souvenir shopping at Nairobi’s Maasai Market

    • Consider what's included and excluded.

    Package Includes

    • 12 nights in budget lodges, guesthouses, and camps (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC)
    • Meals: FB during safari, HB on transit, BB on arrival/departure
    • Shared budget safari vehicle in Kenya & Tanzania
    • All road transfers, including border crossings
    • Park & activity fees: Amboseli, Virunga, gorilla trekking, Nyiragongo hike, summit huts, ranger fees, conservation fees, Maasai & local village visits
    • Professional services: English-speaking safari driver-guide, Virunga rangers, Nyiragongo guides, porter for gorilla trekking, support staff for hikes
    • Equipment: tents, mattress, sleeping bag (basic), trekking sticks, headlamp for Nyiragongo overnight
    • Airport transfers (Nairobi, Goma, Kigali)
    • Bottled water during game drives & purified water during hikes
    • Emergency support: first-aid kit, radio communicatio



    Package Excludes

    • International flights (home → Nairobi, Nairobi → home)
    • Visa fees (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DR Congo, East Africa tourist visa)
    • Travel insurance (medical, evacuation, loss/damage)
    • Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, calls, tips, souvenirs)
    • Optional activities (hot-air balloon, luxury upgrades, private vehicle, extra porter, additional treks)
    • Meals not stated (on BB/HB transit days)
    • Gear not included (personal boots, warm clothing, medications, photography equipment)

    Special Notes


    • Single Supplement Rate Applies (extra cost for solo travelers)
    • Rates are based on entry room category
    • Rates are subject to change depending on season and availability
    Start dates
    		Single (1 room)2+ People(Sharing rooms)
    01/11/2024 - 31/12/2024
    		$2,970$2,640
    01/1/2025-30/06/2025$2,970$2,640
    01/07/2025-31/12/2025$2,970$2,640

    Itinerary Overview

     Start:In Goma (Goma Airport) 

     End: In Nairobi 

    FULL DETAILS ABOUT THIS TOURS
       Arrival(Most important details ) 
    • Upon your arrival at Goma Airport, you will receive a warm welcome. A briefing will provide important information regarding safety, border crossings, and the itinerary.
    • Accommodation prior to the tour can be arranged for an additional fee.

    DAY 1: Arrival in Nairobi – City Exploration

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet & greet + transfer to hotel.
    • 10:00 – Nairobi Museum Visit – Learn about Kenya’s culture, wildlife, early history.
    • 13:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
    • 14:30 – Visit Snake Park – Educational reptile session.
    • 17:00 – Free time + briefing for safari.
    Main Destination:
    • Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

    Accommodation:

    • Kenya Comfort Hotel / After 40 Hotel (Budget)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • B&B

    DAY 2: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

    Activities:
    • 06:30 – Depart Nairobi
    • 11:00 – Arrive Amboseli + check-in
    • 15:00 – Afternoon game drive—elephants, lions, buffalos, views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
    • 18:30 – Dinner + campfire storytelling.

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (Virunga)

    Accommodation:

    • Amboseli Eco Camp

    Meals & Drinks:

    • FB

    DAY 3: Full Day in Amboseli

    Activities:

    • 06:00 – Sunrise game drive
    • 10:00 – Visit Maasai village: culture, traditions, jumping dance
    • 15:00 – Nature walks with ranger
    • 19:00 – Dinner + early rest

    Main Destination:

    • Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

    Accommodation:

    • Amboseli Eco Camp

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 4: Amboseli → Arusha (Tanzania)

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Depart via Namanga Border
    • 12:30 – Arrive Arusha
    • 15:00 – Arusha city tour: markets, Tanzanite Museum

    Main Destination:

    • Arusha (Tanzania)

    Accommodation:

    • Arusha Tourist Inn (Budget)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 5: Arusha → Goma (DRC) – Flight

    Activities:

    • 08:30 – Morning flight from Kilimanjaro/Arusha to Goma via Kigali
    • 15:00 – Arrive Goma – transfer to hotel
    • 17:00 – Lake Kivu shoreline walks

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Goma Budget Hotel (e.g., Cap Kivu Budget Lodge)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • Breakfast included
    • Other meals not included

    DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking Briefing – Virunga National Park

    Activities:

    • 09:00 – Transfer to Virunga HQ
    • 12:00 – Briefing about gorilla trekking
    • 15:30 – Nature walks around the forest edge
    • 18:30 – Dinner at guesthouse

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Bukima Guesthouse

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking – Lifetime Experience

    Activities:

    • 06:30 – Breakfast
    • 07:30 – Trek into the jungle (2–5 hrs trekking)
    • Spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas
    • 14:30 – Return + rest
    • 16:00 – Conservation talks with ranger

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Bukima Guesthouse

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 8: Nyiragongo Volcano Preparation

    Activities:

    • 09:00 – Gear check + volcano safety briefing
    • 12:00 – Lunch at Virunga canteen
    • 15:00 – Goma city tour: genocide history, lava fields

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Goma Budget Hotel

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 9: Nyiragongo Hiking (Day 1) – Summit Overnight

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Begin climb
    • 13:00 – Reach summit
    • 19:00 – See glowing lava lake – magical experience

    Main Destination:

    • Nyiragongo Volcano (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Nyiragongo Summit Huts (Basic)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 10: Descent from Nyiragongo → Goma

    Activities:

    • 07:00 – Descend the volcano
    • 12:00 – Transfer to Goma
    • 15:00 – Rest + dinner

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Budget Hotel Goma)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    Tour Features

    • Budget accommodations: Comfortable guesthouses and hotels.
    • Private tour: Tailored for you or your group only.
    • Flexible start dates: Can begin any day based on availability.
    • Solo traveler-friendly: Ideal for solo adventurers.
    • Minimum age: 15 years.
    • Transportation: Comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle.

    Activities

    • Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park.
    • Canopy walk in Nyungwe.
    • Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
    • Optional mountain gorilla trekking or Bosoke Volcano hike.
    • Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park.

    Consider what's included and excluded.

    Inclusions

    • Park fees(For non-residents)
    • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
    • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

    Exclusions

    • International flights(From/to home)
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
    • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Drinks

    Special Notes

    • Single Supplement Rate Applies
    • Rates are base on entry room category
    • Rates are subject to change
    • This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
    Start dates
    		Single (1 room)2+ People(Sharing rooms)
    01/11/2024 - 31/12/2024
    		$2,970$2,640
    01/1/2025-30/06/2025$2,970$2,640
    01/07/2025-31/12/2025$2,970$2,640

    Itinerary Overview

     Start:In Goma (Goma Airport) 

     End: In Nairobi 

    FULL DETAILS ABOUT THIS TOURS
       Arrival(Most important details ) 
    • Upon your arrival at Goma Airport, you will receive a warm welcome. A briefing will provide important information regarding safety, border crossings, and the itinerary.
    • Accommodation prior to the tour can be arranged for an additional fee.

    DAY 1: Arrival in Nairobi – City Exploration

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet & greet + transfer to hotel.
    • 10:00 – Nairobi Museum Visit – Learn about Kenya’s culture, wildlife, early history.
    • 13:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant.
    • 14:30 – Visit Snake Park – Educational reptile session.
    • 17:00 – Free time + briefing for safari.
    Main Destination:
    • Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

    Accommodation:

    • Kenya Comfort Hotel / After 40 Hotel (Budget)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • B&B

    DAY 2: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

    Activities:
    • 06:30 – Depart Nairobi
    • 11:00 – Arrive Amboseli + check-in
    • 15:00 – Afternoon game drive—elephants, lions, buffalos, views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
    • 18:30 – Dinner + campfire storytelling.

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (Virunga)

    Accommodation:

    • Amboseli Eco Camp

    Meals & Drinks:

    • FB

    DAY 3: Full Day in Amboseli

    Activities:

    • 06:00 – Sunrise game drive
    • 10:00 – Visit Maasai village: culture, traditions, jumping dance
    • 15:00 – Nature walks with ranger
    • 19:00 – Dinner + early rest

    Main Destination:

    • Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

    Accommodation:

    • Amboseli Eco Camp

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 4: Amboseli → Arusha (Tanzania)

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Depart via Namanga Border
    • 12:30 – Arrive Arusha
    • 15:00 – Arusha city tour: markets, Tanzanite Museum

    Main Destination:

    • Arusha (Tanzania)

    Accommodation:

    • Arusha Tourist Inn (Budget)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 5: Arusha → Goma (DRC) – Flight

    Activities:

    • 08:30 – Morning flight from Kilimanjaro/Arusha to Goma via Kigali
    • 15:00 – Arrive Goma – transfer to hotel
    • 17:00 – Lake Kivu shoreline walks

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Goma Budget Hotel (e.g., Cap Kivu Budget Lodge)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • Breakfast included
    • Other meals not included

    DAY 6: Gorilla Trekking Briefing – Virunga National Park

    Activities:

    • 09:00 – Transfer to Virunga HQ
    • 12:00 – Briefing about gorilla trekking
    • 15:30 – Nature walks around the forest edge
    • 18:30 – Dinner at guesthouse

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Bukima Guesthouse

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 7: Gorilla Trekking – Lifetime Experience

    Activities:

    • 06:30 – Breakfast
    • 07:30 – Trek into the jungle (2–5 hrs trekking)
    • Spend 1 hour with mountain gorillas
    • 14:30 – Return + rest
    • 16:00 – Conservation talks with ranger

    Main Destination:

    • Virunga National Park (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Bukima Guesthouse

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 8: Nyiragongo Volcano Preparation

    Activities:

    • 09:00 – Gear check + volcano safety briefing
    • 12:00 – Lunch at Virunga canteen
    • 15:00 – Goma city tour: genocide history, lava fields

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Goma Budget Hotel

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 9: Nyiragongo Hiking (Day 1) – Summit Overnight

    Activities:

    • 08:00 – Begin climb
    • 13:00 – Reach summit
    • 19:00 – See glowing lava lake – magical experience

    Main Destination:

    • Nyiragongo Volcano (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Nyiragongo Summit Huts (Basic)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 10: Descent from Nyiragongo → Goma

    Activities:

    • 07:00 – Descend the volcano
    • 12:00 – Transfer to Goma
    • 15:00 – Rest + dinner

    Main Destination:

    • Goma (DRC)

    Accommodation:

    • Budget Hotel Goma)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 11: Goma → Kigali (Rwanda)

    Activities:

    • 09:00 – Border crossing
    • 12:30 – Lunch in Kigali
    • 15:00 – Kigali Genocide Memorial
    • 18:00 – Dinner

    Main Destination:

    • Kigali (Rwanda)

    Accommodation:

    • Classic Hotel Kigali (Budget)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 12: Kigali → Nairobi

    Activities:

    • 10:00 – Fly Kigali to Nairobi
    • 14:30 – Free afternoon in Nairobi
    • 17:00 – Souvenir shopping (Maasai Market)

    Main Destination:

    • Nairobi (Kenya)

    Accommodation:

    • Kenya Comfort Hotel Nairobi

    Meals & Drinks:

    • All meals included
    • Drinks not included

    DAY 13: Departure from Nairobi

    Activities:

    • Breakfast
    • Airport drop-off

    Main Destination:

    • Nairobi (Kenya)

    Accommodation:

    • None (End of tour)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • Breakfast included 

    Tour Features

    • Budget accommodations: Comfortable guesthouses and hotels
    • Private tour: Tailored for you or your group only
    • Flexible start dates: Can begin any day based on availability
    • Solo traveler-friendly: Ideal for solo adventurers
    • Minimum age: 15 years
    • Transportation: Comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle

    Activities

    • Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
    • Canopy walk in Nyungwe
    • Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
    • Optional mountain gorilla trekking or Bosoke Volcano hike
    • Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park

    Consider what's included and excluded.

    Inclusions

    • Park fees (for non-residents)
    • Gorilla permits (one per person, non-resident)
    • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

    Exclusions

    • International flights(From/to home)
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
    • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Drinks

    Special Notes

    • Single Supplement Rate Applies
    • Rates are based on entry room category
    • Rates are subject to change
    • This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 2 people
    Start dates
    		Single (1 room)2+ People(Sharing rooms)
    01/11/2024 - 31/12/2024
    		$2,970$2,640
    01/1/2025-30/06/2025$2,970$2,640
    01/07/2025-31/12/2025$2,970$2,640