3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Congo – Overview

The 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking Safari in Congo (3 days Congo safari) is one of the highly rewarding Congo Gorilla safaris that will allow you to trek the stunning lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park.

The park is the only outstanding protected area in DR Congo where you can encounter the endangered Low land gorillas in their serene environment.

The tour will take you through interesting places like Tshibati waterfalls, Bukavu town, Mbayo tea plantations, and the research Centre and will also allow you to have a cultural walk to visit the traditional Congolese living in areas surrounding Kahuzi Biega National Park in Bukavu.

The 3 Days Congo Gorilla tour will start with pick-up from Kigali AirPort and end with drop-off at the Kigali airport.

3 Days Low land Gorilla Trekking Safari in Congo (3 Days Congo Gorilla Safari Tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park – Highlights

• Day 1: Arrive at Kigali Airport and Transfer to Bakavu
• Day 2: Lowland Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega – DR Congo and Afternoon Nature Walks
• Day 3: Transfer from Bukavu –DR Congo back to Kigali

3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Congo – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kigali Airport and Transfer to Bukavu

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, You will be welcomed by our driver guide who will transfer you to Bukavu in Congo.

The drive journey will take you through Butare, where you will have a stopover to visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site.

Thereafter, you will proceed with the drive crossing via the Cyangugu border to Bukavu in Congo. On arrival to Bukavu, you will advance with the drive to your pre-booked lodge in Bukavu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Orchid safari Lodge. (Luxury),Hotel Horizon (Mid-Range/Budget).

Day 2: Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega – DR Congo and Afternoon Nature Walks

After early morning breakfast, embark on an early morning drive transfer to the park headquarters for an early morning briefing about the dos and don’ts of lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National park.

After the briefing, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National park.

Trekking lowland Gorillas offers a unique experience of its own and it usually takes 1-4 hours. 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.

After one memorable hour of encounter with the lowland gorillas, you will retire back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

After lunch, embark on an afternoon nature walk in the Kahuzi Biega Park. The nature walks will take you through Tshibati waterfalls, visit Bukavu town, Mbayo tea plantations, the research Centre, and the surrounding traditional homes. Thereafter, retreat back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Orchid safari Lodge. (Luxury),Hotel Horizon (Mid-Range/Budget).

Day 3: Transfer From Bukavu –DR Congo Back to Kigali

Following an early morning breakfast, embark on a transfer drive to Kigali Capital City. The drive journey will take you through Bukavu in Congo crossing via the Cyangugu border to Rwanda.

You will have an en-route stop in Butare, where you will visit the national museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site.

On arrival to Kigali, you will have your lunch and thereafter advance with the drive to Kigali International Air Port for your scheduled flight back home.

End of The 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Congo

Getting There

Safari Inclusions

• Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
• Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
• Full Board Accommodation on Safari
• Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
• Fuel
• Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
• Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
• Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
• Bottled water while on safari
• Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)

Safari Exclusions

• General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
• Laundry Services
• Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
• International Flights (Arranged on request)
• Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
• Visas
• Optional Activity fees
• Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
• Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
• Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)