"The ultimate Eastern Congo adventure—track both mountain and lowland gorillas, summit an active volcano, and relax on pristine Lake Kivu islands."
Partnership: Virunga Foundation & Kahuzi-Biéga Conservation Program
What's Included
All domestic flights
All accommodation (luxury eco-lodges, island lodges, hotels)
All meals
2x gorilla trekking permits (€735 value)
Nyiragongo summit trek & camping gear
Boat transfers (Lake Kivu islands)
Professional wildlife guides
Park entry fees
Coffee farm tour
Lwiro Sanctuary visit
24/7 support
Not Included
International flights, visa fees (€46), travel insurance, personal expenses, tips
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Measurable Impact Commitments
Conservation
- • €1,900 → Virunga & Kahuzi-Biéga conservation (38%)
- • €460 → ranger salary support
- • €275 → anti-poaching equipment
Community
- • €1,500 → Kivu communities (30%)
- • Supports 30 families across 8 villages
- • Funds 4 rangers for 1 month
- • Plants 50 native trees
Biodiversity
- • Protects 2 gorilla families (16–24 individuals)
- • Supports Lwiro Primate Sanctuary
- • Funds volcano ecosystem monitoring
Partner Communities & Projects
Primary Partners
- • Virunga Foundation
- • Kahuzi-Biéga Conservation Program
- • Tchegera Island Eco-Lodge
- • Idjwi Island Coffee Cooperative
Specific Beneficiaries
- • Virunga Park Rangers (200+ rangers)
- • Kahuzi-Biéga Trackers Team
- • Lwiro Primate Sanctuary Staff
- • Lake Kivu Island Communities
Monitoring & Reporting
Pre-Trip
- • Gorilla trekking preparation module
- • Volcano safety briefing
- • Eastern DRC security protocol
- • Wildlife photography tips
During Trip
- • Daily wildlife journal provided
- • Gorilla behavior documentation
- • GPS tracking of trekking routes
- • Conservation interaction log
Post-Trip
- • Personalized wildlife report within 21 days
- • Conservation funding: €2,600 per traveler
- • Quarterly gorilla family updates
- • Annual Virunga ecosystem report
Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing
→Revenue to conservation: 38% (€1,900 per traveler)
→Revenue to communities: 30% (€1,500 per traveler)
→Operational costs: 32% (€1,600 per traveler)
→Gorilla families protected: 2 (16–24 individuals)
→Rangers funded: 4 for 1 month
→Native trees planted: 50 per traveler
→Sanctuary primates supported: 100+
Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division