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4 Days Congo Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking and Tshibati Waterfall exploration

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Length

4 days

Itinerary

4 days planned

Group

Max 15

Guides

English, French

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

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Transfer to Bukavu- DR Congo⌄

    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).

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury).

  2. 2Lowland Gorilla tracking tour in Kahuzi Biega – DR Congo⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at CoCo Lodge (Luxury)

  3. 3Visit Tshibati waterfall and Lwiro sanctuary⌄

    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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at Coco Lodge / Luxury

  4. 4Transfer back to Kigali⌄

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

    Meals: Breakfast

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

Not included

  • ✕International flights
  • ✕Tipa
  • ✕Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
  • ✕Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • ✕Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Good to know

Starts: We pick travellers from the airport

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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

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