4-Day – Congo in a Capsule

A short yet thrilling introduction to Congo’s wildlife, volcanoes, and vibrant culture.

DRC: ALWAYS PRESENT • Congo in a Capsule

LOLA YA BONOBO • KINSHASA VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK NYIRAGONGO VOLCANO

Kinshasa

Lola Ya Bonobo

Goma

Virunga NP

Nyiragongo

Day 1 – Kinshasa – Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Bonobos

Morning arrival in Kinshasa, 08:00–12:00 transfer and guided tour at Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary, 12:30–13:30 lunch, 14:00–17:00 city highlights and local craft markets, dinner and overnight.

Lola Ya Bonobo • World’s only bonobo sanctuary

Lola Ya Bonobo • Rescuing orphaned bonobos since 1994

Day 2 – Kinshasa – Goma – Virunga NP Virunga

Breakfast 06:00, flight to Goma, 10:00–13:00 arrival and transfer to lodge, 14:30–17:30 optional evening game drive in Virunga NP, dinner and overnight.

Flight: Kinshasa → Goma • Virunga National Park

Day 3 – Virunga National Park Nyiragongo

06:00–11:00 guided gorilla trekking, 12:00–13:00 picnic lunch, 14:00–17:30 Nyiragongo Volcano crater rim walk or scenic viewing, dinner and overnight.

Gorilla trekking • Nyiragongo Volcano views

Nyiragongo • World’s largest lava lake

Day 4 – Virunga – Goma – Kinshasa

Early morning birdwatching or short forest hike 06:00–08:00, breakfast and checkout, 08:30 transfer to Goma airport, 10:30–13:30 flight back to Kinshasa with lunch en-route, optional cultural tour before departure.

Flight: Goma → Kinshasa • Optional cultural extension

Disclaimer: Exact lodge options will be shared at quotation stage to match availability and travel dates. And once you confirm the option you like, we will then work on a more detailed itinerary.

Congo in a Capsule

Kinshasa

Lola Ya Bonobo • Craft markets

Virunga NP

Gorilla trekking • Game drives

Nyiragongo

Crater rim • Lava lake

Goma

Gateway to Virunga

4 Days • 3 Unique Experiences • Wildlife + Volcano + Culture

✦ Kinshasa • Lola Ya Bonobo • Virunga • Nyiragongo • Goma ✦

Optional: Evening game drive, cultural tour, birdwatching