Bukima Camp is situated in the foothills of the Mikeno Mountain, the home of the Congolese Mountain Gorillas
The only high-end option within the park. The lodge is situated in the forest of Rumangabo in the southern sector of the park, 1 hour north of Goma. 5 minutes walk from the lodge the Senkwekwe gorilla center is located where guests can see the only 4 captive mountain gorillas in the world, 2 of which were the baby orphans rescued after their mothers were killed in the 2007 gorilla massacre. The lodge is owned and operated by the Park, assuring that all profits from the lodge are reinvested in conservation efforts. For bookings and reservations contact the Virunga National Park sales office: [email protected] or +243991715401 (rates: 200$ p.p.p.n. sharing full board (2011 price))
Bukima Patrol Post— An old research camp transformed into a cosy and basic tented camp at the foot of Mikeno Mountain where the hikes to the gorillas start. It is a cheaper option to spend the night close to the gorillas, but offers all essentials, toilet, shower, BBQ area, drinks for sale etc. The views are amazing day and night (when the glowing Nyiragongo volcano can clearly be seen. For bookings and reservations contact the Virunga National Park sales office: [email protected] or +243991715401 or book directly through the Virunga National Park Tourism Website. (rates: 40$ p.p.p.n. half board)
Nyiragongo Crater Cabanes—
The cabanes are situated at the edge of the crater in sight of the lava lake, the sight of which has an astounding effect on visitors
small cabanas built and managed by the park at the edge of the most active volcano of africa. An overnight in the cabanas is included in the permit fee for visiting the volcano and checking out the amazing lava lake! For bookings and reservations contact the Virunga National Park sales office: [email protected] or +243991715401 or book directly through the Virunga National Park Tourism Website.
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