Enjoy 4 Days Congo Lowland gorillas and a community tour, a short gorilla trekking safari to Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Lowland gorillas are some of the amazing primates D.R. Congo is most famous for and they are available for trekking only in Kahuzi-Biega NP. Your primate and community tour begins and ends in Kigali Rwanda, East-Central Africa.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Kigali & pick up
A warm welcome to the Land of a Thousand Hills, get briefed about this special 4-Day tour to D.R. Congo. With an experienced driver guide, embark on a Kigali city tour –optional prior to check in at the hotel for evening relaxation.
Day 02: Kigali-Bukavu (Congo)
After a hefty breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel within Kigali and drive to Bukavu, a road trip involving a border crossing from Rwanda to Congo. At Butare, a stopover will be made to visit the National Museum, Nyanza King’s palace and other sites. Have lunch and continue to Bukavu to check in at the pre-booked accommodation facility.
Day 03: Kahuzi-Biega Park Eastern Lowland gorilla trekking
After breakfast, head off to Kahuzi-Biega NP for a briefing session about guidelines for lowland gorilla trekking. The normal gorilla trek begins at 8:00 am lasting for 2 to 5 hours inclusive of one for a magical encounter and you will navigate through a lush forest before meeting gorillas. Retreat from a gorilla trek and settle for lunch, relax then meet the experienced guide to lead you to a nearby community for guided walk tour. You will also be exploring Mbayo tea estates and later, get back to chill at the lodge.
Day 04: Departure
A hefty breakfast will be enjoyed at the comfort of the lodge and after, check out then meet the driver guide for the return trip from Congo to Kigali Rwanda.
End of tour
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