LAKE KIVU -TCHEGERA ISLAND HoteLs & lodges| CONGO accommodation| DR CONGO TOURS & SAFARIS| LAKE KIVU -TCHEGERA ISLAND HoteLs and lodges| accommodation DR CONGO TOURS AND SAFARIS, Congo Safari Lodges, and Hotels & Accommodations: Where to stay in DR Congo
What is the determinant of the price of the Congo safari tour is subjective to the safari lodge, hotels that your planning to stay in, Accommodations is safari lodges in Congo. If you’re planning a trip/holiday to Congo and need clean, comfortable accommodation that won’t break the bank, make sure to check out the recommendations listed below. you can click here to see top South Sudan tours
The hotels detailed here are safe, charismatic, and often eco-friendly in addition to being kind to your wallet. The rates are always subject to change – so please check for up-to-date prices before deciding on where you’d like to stay. If you find that you have difficulty-booking hotels independently from overseas, consider using the services we offer.
There are relatively opportunities for camping where visitors have to hustle with the camping gears most especially if you have to visit many remote national reserves and parks
Accommodations in Congo tend to be a mediocre quality and at pocket-friendly prices and most travelers will find it proportional, The few chains or stand-alone hotels that genuinely conform to four to five star standards and are all confined in the capital city of Kinshasa as others are isolated in other towns like Lubumbashi.
Below are the hotels on Tchegera Island:
1. Tchegera Island Camp (mid-range)
Tchegera Island Camp is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of Goma or to relax after climbing Nyiragongo volcano. Situated off the northern shore of L. Kivu, Tchegera camp offers spectacular views of the lake and four volcanoes.
Overview:
After climbing Nyiragongo or exploring the city of Goma, Tchegera Island Tented Camp provides the ideal place for restoration. Each tent has views over Lake Kivu and across to four volcanoes with a clear sky, and days can be spent simply relaxing. The main shared area is a simple mess tent and includes a lounge, space to eat communally, and bar.
Accommodation:
There are eight safari-style tented rooms at Tchegera Island Camp, which can be set up as either single, double, or twin that sit on the black sandy shore of the island. The tents are simple but comfortable, with flushing loos, bucket showers, and power from a generator. Each has a small veranda for sitting outside and watching the sun go down over the lake.
Food and Services:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided at Tchegera Island Camp and served communally in the main mess tent. After dinner, hurricane lamps and a campfire are often set up on the beach, where Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes turn the night sky red.
Activities:
Thirty minutes by boat from Goma, Tchegera Island Camp makes a relaxing break from the city or after a climb up Nyiragongo. African eagles, cormorants, and gulls can be spotted from the island. There are also beaches for pottering on and sea kayaks available to explore more of the island.
Ethics and Conservation:
Virunga National Park has been severely threatened by armed conflict in the past, but with financial support and the dedication of park rangers the park and Tchegera Island Camp has survived and the biodiversity of the park has been protected.
2. Orchids Safari Lodge
Orchids safari lodge is found at the foot of Lake Kivu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
It is known as the waterside haven located near the most prominent park – Kahuzi Biega national park.
It is blessed views of the water on one side and animal kingdom on the other side depending on which window you are gazing at.
Accommodation at Orchids Safari lodge
Gazing out of the window of Orchids’ Safari Club waterside hotel offers something incredible, depending on the time of day.
Watching the animals at the watering hole of Lake Kivu will make you feel like an intruder in a local pub where the animals gather to rehydrate.
The other window shows views of the tranquil lake that shimmers in the moonlight or the hazy view of the gorillas in the mist.
The area favors’ the finest gorilla watching in Central Africa and the amazing opportunity inspired the creativity and writing of a book and movie called “Gorillas in the Mist”.
Squint through the mist as it settles on Lake Kivu to spot these animals do their daily chores close to the hotel.
The hotel has 22 spacious rooms at pocket-friendly charges, but the view is free. The hotel is open annually with a restaurant that has various menus and delectable meals to cater to guests who gather to eat in the dining room.
Use the Orchids Safari Club as a starting point for a safari that could include rafting on the Luhoho River, visiting a tea plantation, or hiking through the dense rain forest of Kahuzi-Biega. Would You Like To Make A Booking or Travel Advice? Enquire from here
