3-Day Lowland Gorilla Trek in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Highlights
Bukavu, Kigali, Butare
nature, safari, Wildlife
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, French
Description
This 3-day eastern lowland gorilla tour starts and ends in Kigali/Rwanda. In Kahuzi Biega National Park, located in the South-Kivu province in the DRC, you'll see a species of lowland gorillas different from the mountainous ones found in Virunga National Park in the North-Kivu. Both lowland and mountain gorillas are endangered.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival
Meeting at Cyangugu boarder. You are welcomed by our staff at the border. You will have assistance in clearing formalities. You are crossing the border and checking in at your hotel. If you arrive early, you can take an optional tour of Bukavu city. Places to visit include the cathedral, the big brewery (Bralima), the markets, the hydroelectric center, and the famous Panzi hospital, amongst other places of interest. Overnight in Bukavu.
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Day 2: Lowland Gorrilas Treks
After breakfast at your hotel, it is time to head to the Tshivanga Station, where starts the gorillas trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park. You’ll receive a short briefing about lowland gorilla tracking. Following the briefing, you begin your journey along narrow jungle paths to meet the gorillas. The length of this hike depends on the location of the gorillas. Some days, it can be a 20-40 minute walk from the road into the forest; other days, it can take over an hour to reach the lowland gorillas as they are always on the move in search of food.
After this lifetime experience, return to Bukavu. Overnight in Bukavu. -
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali
After a relaxed breakfast, you will be driven back to Rwanda- Kigali, crossing via the Cyangugu border in the morning. You will arrive in Kigali late in the afternoon.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.