4 Days Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega
Take this 4 Days Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega safari which starts and ends in Kigali- Rwanda. From Butare, Rwanda’s historical museum, Nyanza King’s Palace, Rwanda genocide memorial to Kahuzi Biega National park to gorillas in Congo.
Summarized Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kigali – Rwanda
- Day 02: Transfer to Bukavu- DR Congo
- Day 03: Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in KahuziBiega – DR Congo
- Day 04: Transfer back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Rwanda
Pickup from airport and transfer to your Hotel in Kigali city and the surrounding areas. Overnight and Dinner – Hotel Des Mille Collins.
Day 2: Transfer to Bukavu- DR Congo
In the morning hours, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and head to southwards to Cyangugu boarder on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo. You will have a stopover in Butare to pay a visit to the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site. Have lunch and continue on a scenic journey to Bukavu with wonderful views of the hills in Rwanda through the tropical forest of Nyungwe forests and a clear view of Lake Kivu.
Dinner and overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)/Orchid safari Lodge (Mid Range)/Hotel Horizon (Budget)
Day 3: Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in KahuziBiega – DR Congo
On the 3rd day of your 4 Days Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega, In the morning, you will go for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park. Tracking lowland Gorillas is so amazing, they differ from the mountain gorillas, the lowland gorillas are very big in size, usually takes 1-3 hours tracking the lowland Gorillas. The lowland Gorillas are well known for staying in bigger families as compared to mountain gorillas; that day you will register a memorable safari experience once you meet the amazing Gorillas! After tracking, you will go for a nature walk in the Kahuzi Biega park and visit Tshibati waterfalls, visit Bukavu town, Mbayo tea plantations, the research centre and the surrounding traditional homes. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali
After morning cup of tea, you will drive back to Kigali crossing via Cyangugu border. Reach Kigali late in the afternoon. Drop off will at your hotel or airport for your flights back home depending on your flights programs.
End of the 4 Day Lowland Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega.
