5 Days Kahuzi Biega Lowland Gorillas Safari

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Trip Overview

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali - Rwanda
  • Day 2: Transfer to Bukavu - DR Congo
  • Day 3: Lowland Gorilla Tracking Tour in Kahuzi Biega - DR Congo
  • Day 4: Visit Tshibati Waterfall and Lwiro Sanctuary
  • Day 5: Transfer Back to Kigali

Itinerary

Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel in Kigali. Early arrivals can take optional tour of Kigali city and the surrounding areas. Overnight and Dinner

Accommodation: City Blue Hotel/ Hotel Des Millie collines Kigali

In the morning, you will be picked by the driver from your hotel in Kigali and drive southwards to Cyangugu border on the way to Bukavu in DR Congo. You will have a stop over 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.

Accommodation: Panorama (Luxury)/ Orchid Safari Lodge (Midrange)

In the morning, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Tracking 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.

Accommodation: Panorama (Luxury)/ Orchid Safari Lodge (Midrange)

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).

Accommodation: Panorama (Luxury)/ Orchid Safari Lodge (Midrange)

In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali crossing via Cyangugu border. Reach Kigali late in the afternoon. End of safari - Depart.

Pricing Table

Package Features

This package includes
  • National Museum Fees (Rwanda)
  • Tshibali Waterfall Access Fees
  • Lwiro Research Center Fees
  • Private Transportation
  • Bottled Water
  • Professional Guide
  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Congolese Visa Fees (105$)
This package does not include
  • Porters
  • Alcoholic Drinks (Available to Purchase)
  • Souvenir Photos (Available to Purchase)
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, etc.)

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