This 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking Congo tour offers you a chance to visit Kahuzi-Biega National Park to enjoy a memorable Eastern Lowland gorilla trekking adventure. This protected area straddles along the Eastern side of DR Congo just close to Bukavu Town on the Western shores of Lake Kivu. Kahuzi-Biega has existed as a national park since 1970 and derives its name from 2 dormant volcanoes: Mt. Kahuzi (3308m) and Biega (2790m). It is one of the largest parks in DR Congo and Africa, extending up-to 6000sq.kms of land area.
Kahuzi-Biega National Park protects the largest population of Eastern Lowland gorillas and 13 other species of primates including baboons, blue monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys. It also supports several other species of mammals and birds. Your 3 days Kahuzi-Biega trip begins and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bukavu through Rwanda-Congo border
Your 3 days Kahuzi-Biega trip will begin with pick up from a hotel or Kigali airport by your professional driver guide. On a journey of 7 hours, drive via Nyungwe Forest National Park and this will include lunch break. After, cross over via Cyangugu (Rusizi I) border to Bukavu in the DR Congo.
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking
Have an early morning cup of tea or coffee from your respective hotel/lodge. Later, transfer to briefing point in Kahuzi-Biega National Park to get to know the Eastern Lowland gorilla trekking etiquette. Begin your trekking adventure as soon as you are assigned to a gorilla family and park guide from Kahuzi-Biega national park.
During a 2-5 hours of lowland gorilla trek, expect to also spot out many other mammals, primates, birds and a lot more. You will return to the lodge after photography and close encounter with Eastern Lowland gorillas for 1 hour.
Day 3: Drive from Kahuzi-Biega NP back to Kigali for 7 hours
After a leisurely cup of tea or coffee, make a return trip from Kahuzi-Biega to Kigali about 7 hours’ drive via Nyungwe Forest. Your trip will include en-route visit to the King’s palace in Nyanza, Butare Museum then you set off to Kigali for lunch. Later, your driver will drop you off to Kigali airport or a hotel.
End of the 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking Congo tour
