This 3 Days Kahuzi Biega National Park safari will give you access to the eastern lowland gorillas in Congo, an interesting gorilla species in Africa. Interesting about Kahuzi Biega is the fact that you will get to access a number of rewarding attractions like the dormant Mount Kahuzi and mount Biega, with its rich bio diversity, you will also have the chance to watch numerous primate species like; the Angolan black monkey, black and white colobus monkey, owl faced monkeys dent’s monkeys, blue monkey in the rain forests and many other rewarding attractions. Continue with the detailed itinerary for a memorable gorilla trekking experience in Congo.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali, Rwanda, and cross to Bukavu
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali Rwanda and cross to Bukavu
Depending on your location in Kigali, our company representative-guide/driver will pick you up and transfer you to Kahuzi Biega National Park. While making your way to the park, you will watch the rolling hills in Rusizi with stopovers for lunch and a refreshing break. Cross through the Cyangugu border to Bukavu town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On arrival in Bukavu, the nearest town to Kahuzi Biega National Park, you will advance to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Panorama
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking in Congo
After enjoying your breakfast at the lodge, drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the Eastern lowland gorillas and gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park, and the rules and regulations to follow. After the session, you will then set off to search for the lowland gorillas in the valleys of Kahuzi as you encounter different mammals, birds and primates. The experience will take between 1-6 hours experience of the jungle, depending on the gorilla movement. You will watch them interact/play with each other as you take photos and videos. You will then descend back and meet up with your driver to drive back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Panorama Hotel.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
After an early morning breakfast, head back to Kigali city. It’s a 7-hour drive passing through Nyungwe National Park again, en route to the King’s palace in Nyanza and Butare National Museum before proceeding to Kigali airport to catch your next flight home.
airport for your ongoing flight.
End of the 3 Days Kahuzi Biega National Park safari
Note that your Rwanda Visa expires immediately you cross into Congo, so you will have to reapply for another while at the border and find it ready after the tour.
Quote includes:
- Pick-up and drop off Kigali
- Lowland gorilla permit
- Congo Visa
- English/ French speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals as described in the itinerary
- 4X4 safari vehicle and Fuel.
- Bottled mineral water in the car
Quote excludes:
- International flight fees
- Porters and walking sticks for trekking
- Tourist visa fees for Rwanda
- Items of personal nature like Laundry, Telephone calls, luxury drinks, among others.
- Tips and gratuities to service providers
- Any other item not mentioned in the itinerary, and extra costs not included in the itinerary
