When visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Virunga NP, the Eastern Lowland Gorillas out of Bukavu in Kahuzi Biega, we propose also a visit of the island of Idjwi.
An island never touched by the brutal civil wars and mass killings. An island with a peaceful, hard working population. An island worth visiting. Try the Kasgsi – a local banana liquor, Sambaza – small fried fishes and a fresh Pineapple at the end. Go in the canoe with the fishermen and find out how they catch the Sambaza.
| 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 951 | $1 321 | $1 111 | $1 006 | $943 | $901 |
| Single sup | $60 |
There is still a small endemic population of Blue Monkeys ( Cercopithesus mitis schoutedeni ) Due habitat loss they are still in danger but the Mwami ( King ) ordered in 2015 to stop cutting the forest and is now replanting trees to enlarge their territory. Visiting them will encourage the local villagers to respect the King’s orders and help him in his conservation politics.
We propose Hotel Congomani and
| Day | Meals | Transport | Overnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Transfer out of Bukavu to Kintama village Trnasfer time +/- 3h Afternoon visit house of the Mwami ( King) + traditional blacksmith |
x,L,D | Boat | Hotel Congomani |
| Day 2 | Visit of a part of the island with a cave as destination and the highest point of the island |
B,L,D | 4x4 | Hotel Congomani |
| Day 3 | Visit of a "Bleu Monkey" population by motorized canoe | B,L,D | Canoe | Hotel Congomani |
| Day 4 | Spare day in case of rain and slippery roads | B,L,D | 4x4 | Hotel Congomani |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Goma | B,x,x | Canoe |
| INCLUDED |
|---|
| Hotel in double occupancy |
| All nights |
| Full board on the island |
| All car and canoe hire, gasoline |
| English speaking guide |
| 2 l bottled water/day |
| Bottled water |