Gorilla Adventure Tours brings you this 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in DRC that offers surreal experiences trekking the Lowland Gorillas of the Kahuzi Biega National Park. Enquire Now Congo is the only country where you can have both Mountain Gorilla as well as Lowland Gorilla trekking experience. Lowland Gorilla trekking is done in low altitudes as compared to mountain gorilla trekking. This 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in DRC starts and ends in Kigali.
Day 1: Transfer to Bukavu in DRC
From Kigali city in Rwanda, a Gorilla Adventure Tours driver guide will be there to pick you up for a transfer to Congo. Depending on your departure time you may go on a short tour of Kigali City.
You will thereafter cross over to the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Cyangugu border on the shores of Lake Kivu. You will arrive at Bukavu where you check in and spend the night at Orchids Safari Club.
Day 2: Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
You will wake up early and be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing. After briefing from the park rangers, you then go for the Lowland Gorilla trekking tour. Unlike the mountain Gorilla trekking that is much strenuous due to the high altitude, Lowland Gorilla trekking is much easier. The Lowland Gorilla trekking experience takes about 1-4 hours depending on where the Gorillas spent their previous night. They live in bigger groups which makes the experience amazing with spectacular sights. You spend 1 hour watching the gorillas interact.
After seeing the Lowland Gorillas, you can then visit the waterfalls depending on how much exhausted you are. After the trek, you return to the trek start point for a drive back to your hotel where you refresh and spend the rest of the day.
Day 3: Return to Kigali
Following breakfast at your hotel, your driver guide will ensure a safe drive back to Kigali in Rwanda. Your drop off will be at your place of residence in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport if you have a departure flight.
End of the 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in DRC.
The 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in DRC cost includes;
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit per person.
- Accommodation & meals as indicated.
- 4×4 safari vehicle.
- A professional English speaking knowledgeable driver guide.
- Bottled drinking water on board.
However, the 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in DRC cost excludes;
- International flights & Visas.
- Tips.
- Drinks.
- Any changes to the itinerary.
- Laundry.