3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali
Embark on a 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari adventure in Kahuzi-Biega, Congo. This unique experience offers the rare opportunity to encounter the lowland gorillas in their natural habitat. The 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari includes guided treks through the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, providing a glimpse of Lowland Gorillas. Ideal for adventure seekers, this journey promises close-up encounters and unforgettable moments in one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Get ready for an extraordinary wildlife experience!
3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Kigali in Rwanda to Rusizi District of Rwanda
- Day 2: Cross to Bukavu Congo, Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park & Back to Rusizi
- Day 3: Transfer to Kigali & End of Trip
Detailed 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali in Rwanda to Rusizi District of Rwanda
After an early morning breakfast in Kigali, you will transfer to Rusizi District in Rwanda, near the Rwanda-Congo border post, where you will spend the night. A small town on the border with the DRC, with views across to the Congolese city of Bukavu. Rusizi is the closest town to Nyungwe National Park, which is about an hour’s drive away.
- Main Destination: Rusizi (Town, Rwanda)
- Accommodation: Chimpanzee Lodge – Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP
Day 2: Cross to Bukavu Congo, Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park & Back to Rusizi
After an early morning breakfast, you will cross into Bukavu, DR Congo, and then transfer to Kahuzi-Biega National Park. This park in South Kivu is known for tracking habituated eastern lowland gorillas (Grauer’s gorillas). After the gorilla tracking experience, you will return to Rusizi.
- Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation: Chimpanzee Lodge – Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali & End of Trip
Following breakfast, you’ll be transported to Kigali for either drop-off at the airport or your chosen accommodation facility, signifying the conclusion of your journey.
- Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
End of 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari
3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional 3 Days Congo Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round trip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees