Top 10 Luxury Lodges in Virunga, Congo

Are you planning to arrange for the gorilla safari in East and Central Africa? Think about Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo and the parks to visit offering the gorilla tours include Bwindi, Mgahinga, Volcanoes and Virunga respectively. All the 3 countries offers all categories of trips from luxury, mid-range and budget staying in any of the eco – friendly lodges of your choice.

Mikeno lodge is a luxurious lodge situated in Virunga national park. Its location gives spectacular views of the rift valley and Nyiragongo volcano. when you stay at Mikeno lodge, you can easily get to multiple tourism activities of the park; gorilla trekking, Hiking to Nyiragongo, bird watching, visiting Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage center and the place is also visited by monkeys.

Kibumba tented lodge provides the tastiest meals and you’ll experience Virunga’s wilderness when you spend your nights at the tents of this accommodation center. A relaxation at the lounge during the day is a good enjoyment of the site. You can easily connect from this place to the hiking and gorilla trekking starting points.

Lulimbi Tented Camp

This camp provides accommodation in the best way of staying in the wilderness. The tents are comfortable and spacious with the necessary requirements of clean water, toilets and others. It is located in the eastern part of the park in Ishasha- where you can go for game drives, bird watching, and boat cruise. While at this place, you’ll easily spot buffaloes, elephants, Kobs, warthogs and hippos.

Tchegera Island Camp, located just off Lake Kivu is an ideal resting place for tourists that enjoy great quietness. It gives good views of some volcanoes, Lake Kivu and other landscape. While here, you may go for swimming at one of the bays close to the camp.

There are more lodges perfect for stay on a safari if you are interested to spend the night in Goma town. They are Lac Kivu lodge, Hotel Cap Kivu, Ihusi Hotel.

The Bukima Tented Camp is your base camp during your mountain gorilla trek. It is one of the perfect locations to relive Hemingway’s safari with all the luxury you could wish for and view that tops all views.

This camp has luxurious tents with an en-suite bathroom, running water and other luxuries you might need. It’s great for that Hemingway style mixed with all the luxury you will need.

People love Bukima Camp not only because of its cozy and Hemingway atmosphere, but also because of the location. During you stay, you will be able to enjoy some of the most beautiful views over the Virunga Park and beyond from the comfort of your tent and basically from everywhere in the camp.

The barracks on top of the Nyiragongo Volcano on the other hand, are very basic and adventurous, but that’s what you can expect from a camp that is built 3570 m above sea level on the slopes of an active volcano.

You will leave at around 11h00 on your hike to the top of the Nyiragongo and you will arrive at about 17h00. It takes about 6 to 7 hours to reach the top, depending on breaks between the hikes and the overall tempo of the group.

Lango Camp is the perfect escape for those seeking privacy and exclusivity in nature. Tucked away in the heart of Odzala National Park, this eco – luxury camp offers a tranquil and comfortable stay in the heart of the African wilderness. The surrounding landscape is made up of perennial rivers, marshy bais (swamp forest clearings) and lush forestry. Explore this pristine biome on game drives, river cruises or walks through the forest.

Mboko Camp Located on a riverside clearing in Odzala National Park, this luxury tented camp is a playground for nature- and animal-lovers. In fact, you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your tent to spot wildlife or enjoy views of your pristine surroundings. But the venture outside the camp is well worth it too. Boat cruises and kayaking on the river, as well as scenic hikes through the rain forest are excellent ways to explore some of the Congo Basin. And, naturally, you can’t leave without tracking down some gorillas and chimpanzees.

Ngaga Camp is equal parts luxury hotel, eco sanctuary and unpretentious oasis. Days here are dominated by indescribably beautiful forest views and treks through the lush wilderness in search of the elusive western lowland gorillas. And evenings are spent warming up around fires on the viewing deck or taking leisurely night walks through the forest. The heart of primate research and tracking in Congo, Ngaga Camp offers a unique gorilla trekking opportunity.

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