3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo

A 3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo will take you to Kahuzi Biega National Park and take a fantastic tour to see the endangered Grauer’s gorilla. Kahuzi Biega National Park is one of the best places to go on an Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour safari in Congo. It is one of the few national parks in Africa and is relatively unknown in its untouched nature, giving the feeling of being in a true African wilderness that is pristine and peaceful. The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park is special and rewards the breathtaking scenery of your dreams and the brave visitors of Africa.

Kahuzi Biega is one of the natural habitats of lowland gorillas to the east. Other residents are located in the Maiko National Park, also in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. About 4,800 eastern lowland gorillas still live in the wild. The eastern lowland gorilla is the largest of the gorilla subspecies and most resembles a mountain gorilla. Gorilla trekking in the eastern lowlands usually takes less time – 1 to 4 hours. Within Kahuzi Biega National Park, there are four groups of regular gorillas, one of which is very close to the park office itself. The two groups in the group tend to migrate deep into the forest or high altitudes, especially in the dry season to forage for food.

3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo Highlights

Day 1: Go to Bukavu Congo

Day 2: Western lowland gorilla monitoring in Kahuzi Beijah National Park

Day 3: Return to Kigali and departure.

Safari Inclusive and Exclusions

Safari Inclusions

Congo gorilla trekking permit

Airport or hotel pick up and drop off

All meals as per itinerary

Water for drinking while on safari

Porter hire fees

Congo tourist visa

A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation

Accommodation as per itinerary

Convoy in Congo

Ranger fees

Safari excludes

Rwanda visa

International travel visa and air ticket

Tips and gratuity

Optional activities

Accommodation before and after the trip can be organized upon request

Expenses of personal nature like Alcohol, emails, airtime, laundry, etc.

Detailed 3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo

Day 1: Go to Bukavu Congo

If you are coming from Kigali, our guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport and take you to Congo via the Cyangugu border. The journey to Congo is long, but if you love nature you will be amazed by the beautiful hills of Rwanda, the beautiful forests along the way, and the monkeys that cross Nyungwe National Park.

Then use the Bunagana border to cross the Congo to the town of Bukavu near the Kauji-Seed National Park. Visitors arriving from Uganda cross the Congo via the Bunagana border near the town of Kisoro.

Overnight and dinner at the Orchid Safari Lodge (Luxury) or the Hotel Horizon (Midrange and Budget).

Day 2 of 3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo: Kauji-Chase or Western Lowland Gorilla in Seed-Nature National Park / Community Walk

The western lowland gorilla trek in Kahuzi Biega National Park begins with registration at the park office. Get up early, have breakfast, and go to the park office. After registration, you will be briefed on the rules to follow for lowland gorilla monitoring, what to expect, and the history of the park. Park authorities assign you to one of four regular groups of eastern lowland gorillas.

Expect to spend around four hours in the forest hunting for primates. Once found, you will only be together for an hour, so take the time to observe as much as possible. Don’t forget to take as many photos and videos as possible. The park contains species of mammals, monkeys, and other birds that you encounter while hunting for primates.

When you are ready, return to the starting point and the driver will accompany you to lunch and the shower. In the late afternoon, the driver will take you to a community center, Kipati waterfalls, Bukavu city, Mubayu tea plantations, or a nearby research center. Alternatively, you can take a hike to Kahuzi Biega National Park.

Overnight and dinner at the Orchid Safari Lodge (Luxury) or the Hotel Horizon (Midrange and Budget).

Day 3 of 3 Days Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking Tour in Congo: Return to Kigali or Kisoro for departure

Wake up early and have breakfast as you wait for the driver to cross the Changing border and begin his journey to Kigali, Rwanda. Drivers make long journeys as memorable as possible by making quick stops at major rides and attractions along the way. Stop to visit the former palace of King Nyanza and where he is buried with his wife. Butare also has a museum. In the late afternoon, we arrive in Kigali.

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