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Your 3 Days Gorilla Tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park guarantees an amazing adventure via striking scenery and close-up interactions with the mysterious eastern lowland gorillas. This encounter is a tribute to the glories of nature and a proof of the conservation work keeping this special environment intact. One of the few remaining groups of eastern lowland gorillas in the world will allow you to interact with them when you go on the Gorilla Trekking Safari in Kahuzi-Biega. Your hosts and guides on your amazing tour are these magnificent creatures, tucked away in the centre of the park.

3 Days Gorilla Tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali – Transfer to Kahuzi-Biega National Park

Begin your Gorilla Safari in Kahuzi-Biega National Park experience with a rural road excursion by meeting your own driver-guide at your Kigali hotel. The sound of the engine starting up slowly and the occasional giggle of other passengers combine to create a mood of anticipation as you set out on the seven-hour journey. You will be treated to breathtaking views of undulating hills in Rusizi along your path, which is embellished with the lush splendour of Nyungwe Forest National Park. Your sense of connectedness to the natural world is enhanced by the mingled scents of dirt and new greenery in the air.

Take a minute to treat your taste buds to a delicious meal that will introduce you to the local food scene. You cross the border from Cyangugu to Bukavu feeling rejuvenated and full of energy. What greets you is a riot of colour and busy markets that mutter stories about daily life in the area. As you unwind in the warm embrace of Hotel Linda in Bukavu, you are greeted by a symphony of Congolese sounds. Here, the aroma of a delicious dinner tempts you to indulge in the local flavours as the sun sets, setting the stage for a peaceful evening stay.

Day 2: Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park

As you enjoy a breakfast that combines the charms and flavours of the Congo, the soft light of the sun filters through the trees. After a quick drive, you arrive at the park headquarters, where the Lowland Gorilla Trekking expedition in Kahuzi-Biega begins. The introduction to Kahuzi-Biega National Park includes a thorough explanation of Eastern lowland gorillas. With each step, you inhale the earthy aroma of damp soil as you stroll along the pathways, surrounded by the sound of distant birdcalls and rustling leaves in the jungle.

The noises of the jungle surround you, a crescendo of distant monkey hoots, melodic bird tweeting, and the rustle of occasionally unseen creature, heightening your senses. The earthy, musky smell of the gorillas fills the air as you approach the lowland gorilla family in the lush valleys of Kahuzi, blending with the brilliant perfume of wildflowers and damp greenery.

In this mosaic of sights, sounds, and smells, you observe the fascinating social interactions of the gorillas. Your camera’s precise clicks catch moments of absolute magic, such as gorillas sparring, babies clinging to their moms, and sage silverbacks assessing their territory. You are infused with the jungle’s spirit as you join this close-knit dance between the natural world and life.

Following this fascinating gorilla encounter, the melancholy reverberations of the day’s activities follow you down. Accompanying your Lowland Gorilla Trekking group once more at Kahuzi-Biega Driver of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, you return to the luxury of Hotel Linda. When night falls, you can’t help but fall asleep to the sounds of Congolese music playing as you eat dinner.

Day 3: Return to Kigali – Departure

Enjoy a breakfast that reflects the flavours of the voyage as you awaken with a purpose. Make sure your baggage are ready for the seven-hour drive back to Kigali before you leave. Allow the rich stories of the Butare National Museum and the recollections of the King’s Palace in Nyanza to deepen your awareness of the local way of life with every mile that you travel.

Consider having discussions with your driver-guide throughout the way to learn more about the nuances of everyday life and strengthen your bond with the locations you visit. Consider the life-changing experiences you have accumulated as you enjoy lunch and the last part of the journey.

When you land at Kigali airport, you’ll leave the Congo with a camera full of photos, a heart full of stories, and a soul that will always be connected to the colourful landscapes and dynamic cultures that have made a lasting impression.

After a 3-day Gorilla Safari in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, your journey comes to an end, leaving you with a plethora of sensory recollections, cultural understandings, and useful information to remember. May the memories of this expedition reverberate throughout you on your return trip, encouraging further inquiry and a fresh understanding of the intricate fabric of our planet.

End of the 3 Days Gorilla Tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park.

The 3 Days Gorilla Tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park includes;

  • 1 Gorilla Trekking Permit per person.
  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • Tour guide allowances.
  • Government taxes.

However, the tour cost excludes; Visa fees, International Air fare, Personal travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, items of personal nature such as laundry, cigarettes, personal shopping bills and items not listed as included in the cost.

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