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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
A safari in Africa to view a group of these unique apes is undeniably one of the most thrilling and most sought-after adventures that you should count a must to include in your next safari holiday.
This 4 days Gorilla safari takes you to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lowland Gorillas are found in Kahuzi Biega national park. Located in South Kivu, Kahuzi Biega is a World Heritage site and one of two homes of the Eastern Lowland Gorillas.
Spending one to four hours on a face to face encounter with these dramatic creatures is such a magical experience that comes once in a lifetime! Visitor encounters with these Great apes entirely involves exploring their general behavior and lifestyles (feeding, mating, nesting, body gestures and others) while they are in their natural habitat
What's included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide
Gorilla Tracking Permit
Hotel pickups and drop off
Lunch
Dinner
Visiting Tshibali waterfall
National museum fees (Rwanda)
Breakfast
Fées to enter Lwiro research center
Visa fées (105$)
Accommodation 2 nights
International flights
Tipa
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer to Bukavu- DR Congo
The Ethnographic Museum
45m · Admission ticket included
In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel or from the airport in Kigali and drive southwards to Cyangugu boarder on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site. After lunch, continue on a scenic journey to Bukavu with wonderful views of the hills in Rwanda through the tropical forest of Nyungwe National park and a clear view of Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)/Orchid safari Lodge (Mid Range)/Hotel Horizon (Budget).
Day 2: Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in Kahuzi Biega – DR Congo
Kahuzi-Biega National Park
3h · Admission ticket included
In the morning, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park. Tacking lowland Gorillas is very amazing, lowland Gorillas differ from the mountain gorillas, the lowland gorillas are bigger in size, usually takes 1-4 hours tracking the lowland Gorillas. The lowland Gorillas stay in bigger families as compared to mountain gorillas; you will not regret the safari effort once you meet the amazing Gorillas! Later in the afternoon drive back to your hotel.
Day 3: Visit Tshibati waterfall and Lwiro sanctuary
Kahuzi-Biega National Park
8h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will go for a nature walk in the Kahuzi Biega park, you will find several trails of various lengths and difficulties for all ages. Enjoying the park’s great variety of landscapes, including tropical and bamboo forests, swamps and waterfalls Tshibati, as well as possibilities of spotting birds, monkeys and countless other animal and plant species., visit the research centre which is at 17Km from Kahuzi biega national Park (Lwiro sanctuary). In the afternoon return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali
Pass by
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali crossing via Cyangugu border. Reach Kigali late in the afternoon
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We pick travellers from the airport
End point
Pickup details
We pick travellers from the airport or the hotel of they have already gotten in Kigali
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
