The 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Congo Safari takes you across to the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Cyangugu border. This trip starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda but can also begin from Kisoro in Uganda. Or you can travel from Uganda to Congo through the Bunagana border.
Fact, Kahuzi Biega National Park is renown as home to unique Eastern lowland gorillas ‘’largest of the gorilla subspecies and the closest in appearance to the endangered mountain gorillas. The park boasts four habituated gorilla groups within their natural environment.
Kahuzi Biega National Park is a safe and perfect safari destination for lowland gorilla trekking encounters. The trip to Kahuzi Biega National Park can be combined with a visit to Virunga National Park to take part in the Nyiragongo hike.
A highlight of the 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bukavu Congo – Kigali
Day 2: Eastern Lowland Gorilla Tracking – Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo
Day 3: Travel Back to Kigali and Depart
Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Bukavu Congo
Upon arrival in Kigali, our skilled safari driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport and take you to the Congo Cyangugu border crossing. You will drive through the spectacular and beautiful views of rolling hills, the countryside of Rwanda, as well as perfect forests along the way, and primates, can be seen alongside while passing through Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park.
Later on, you cross into Congo while using the Bunagana border and then, continue to drive to Bukavu town the nearest town to Kahuzi Biega National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Meal plans; Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Eastern Lowland Gorilla Safari – Kahuzi Biega National Park
On the 2nd day of the 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Safari, Wake up early have breakfast, go for registration at the park offices, and briefing about the gorilla rules and the history of the park.
Then after, you will meet up with the park ranger who will allocate to your assigned gorilla-habituated families in one of the four gorilla groups. The trekking experience can take about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on their movements. But, once you allocate them, one hour is given to you to observe them as they play, feed, and survive the whole day in the forest, taking photos as well as capture videos.
During your trekking experience, expect to see other primates, mammals, and birds among others. After trekking, you will go meet your driver guide and drive back to the lodge for lunch and rest.
In the evening, go visit the community and view attractions around ‘’the Kibati waterfalls, Bukavu town, and visiting the Mbayo tea estate. Or opt to do a guided nature walk in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Meal plans; Breakfast, Lunch, and overnight.
Day 3: Departure to Kigali or Kisoro
On the 3rd day of the 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Safari, you will wake up have breakfast check out of the lodge, and then set off to Kigali in Rwanda through the Changungu border. The drive takes through a remarkable route with Key landmarks and attractions along the way.
If time permits you will have a stopover at the former palace of the King of Nyanza. Arrive in Kigali in the late afternoon to be dropped off at your hotel in Kigali or Kigali International Airport for your flight departure.
End of the 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Congo Safari
Safari costs include;
Gorilla permit fee
Pick up and drops
Ground transportation and fuel
Bottled mineral water on safari
Acknowledgeable driver guide
Full board accommodation and meals
Safari cost excludes;
International flights
Visas
Laundry services
Tips and gratuities
Travel /medical insurance
