Rwanda & Congo Volcano Extension

The Rwanda & Congo Volcano Extension is a 12-day, 11-night Rwanda tour package from $40,000 per person, part of our Luxe tier. For travelers who want Rwanda's headline gorilla trek and something no other itinerary offers: a cross-border trek up Nyiragongo volcano in the DRC, with a night camped on the rim of an active lava lake. Twelve days, luxury vehicle throughout, luxury lodges on the Rwanda side and a crater camp unlike anywhere else on earth.

Day by day, this Rwanda safari package unfolds as follows. On Day 1, arrival and welcome in Kigali. On Days 2-3, luxury camp stay with game drives. On Days 4-5, luxury lodge stay with chimpanzee trekking. On Day 6, mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. On Days 7-8, cross-border extension to trek Nyiragongo volcano, with an overnight on the crater rim. On Days 9-10, recovery and relaxation at a luxury resort. On Day 11, golden monkey trek and a visit to the Dian Fossey research campus. On Day 12, transfer back to Kigali for departure.

Like every Rwanda tour package on this site, the Rwanda & Congo Volcano Extension is priced per person and includes gorilla + chimp + golden monkey permits, dRC visa & Nyiragongo trek permit, private vehicle & driver-guide, 11 nights luxury lodges & crater camping, and full board, with no hidden fees added after booking. A 60% deposit ($24,000) confirms your dates and secures permits and accommodation, with the remaining 40% due 20 days before travel. This itinerary is designed for Private tour, any group size, and like all of our Rwanda safari packages it can be adjusted further — extra days, a different lodge category, or combined with another itinerary — to fit exactly what you have in mind.