Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary is located close to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, defined by the IUCN as the world’s third most important site for the conservation of the Eastern Chimpanzee, Lwiro has an ideal location for chimpanzee rehabilitation, local conservation education, and outreach. Lwiro takes care of chimpanzees and monkeys of 13 different species, together with parrots, turtles and a porcupine. All these animals have been victims of poaching and pet

For just US$ 50 dollars per person, tourists visiting Kahuzi-Biega National Park have an opportunity to see Chimpanzees at the Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Tourists who visit the primate rehabilitation center are taken through its history and conservation works at the center which can be covered in the story during Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in DR Congo that accepts all monkey species. It is home refuge to 107 monkeys, divided in the following species:

• Olive baboon (Papio anubis)
• Yellow Baboon (Papio cynocephaius)
• ​Owl-face Monkey (Cerchopithecus hamlyni)
• ​L’hoesti Monkey (Cerchopithecus l’hoesti)
• ​Blue Monkey (Cerchopithecus mitis)​
• Back crested mangabey (Lophocebus aterrimus)
• Agilis Mangabey (Cercocebus agilis)
• Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas)

It is illegal in the DR Congo to keep any primate as a pet. As with chimpanzees, all of the CRPL resident Monkeys are removed from the forests illegally by poachers and have been confiscated by the ICCN before being transported to the CRPL for long-term care. Most of these animals arrive in very bad physical and psychological conditions due to the trauma they experience during the hunting process and as a result of being kept as a pet. It is the long-term goal of the CRPL to be able to reintroduce our monkeys to the forests of DRC if their forest homes can be made safe enough to do so.

• ​Red-tail Monkey (Cerchopithecus ascanius)
• ​Mona Monkey (Cerchopithecus denti)
• ​Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena)
• Black Crested Mangabey (Lophocebus aterrinus) 
• ​Malbrouck Monkey (Chlorocebus cynosuros)
• Tantalus Monkey (Clorocebus tantalus)
• Allen’s Swamp Monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis)​
• Brazza monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus)

Eco Adventure Safaris provides relevant information for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary Congo to enable you plan your shoot well. You don’t have to hassle booking your permits if you choose to contact us to help you plan. We will check for your availability of gorilla permits for your requested dates, book and purchase them for you once you have made payment and book all services on your behalf.

What are the requirements for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary?

You will need to have processed filming permits for all the crew members and all Permissions with Local authorities in DR Congo for you to be allowed for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Then for your filming equipment, this will also need to be cleared with customs at the point of Entry in DR Congo. Contact us at Eco Adventure Safaris we will be able to process both the filming permissions with Local Authorities in DR Congo, Accommodation and transportation for all the crew members as well guide and help you with clearance processes at the point of entry into DR Congo.

DR Congo has no specific permitting system available in place so location permits for filming are negotiated on a case by case basis. Like other countries as well in DR Congo unauthorized filming of government buildings, military installations and along border areas is illegal and may result in arrest and confiscation of your film equipment. Other permissions are also required for shoots that require use of public space, traffic control in various cities, filming in national parks, filming in markets and drone filming. Please contact us at Eco Adventure Safaris and we will guide you accordingly. Other important things you need to consider for successful filming in DR Congo include;

DR Congo Visa and Work Permits Advice

Your film crew will need a visa to be allowed to enter the Democratic republic of Congo, the Congo visa must be applied for in advance. The Congo Visa for Single entry costs $100 Single entry (1 month validity visa), Single entry (2 months validity visa) $135 and Single entry (6 months validity visa) $400 you will need to apply for this Visa atleast 2 to 3 weeks in advance before your travel date as it cannot be gotten on arrival. You will not be allowed to enter DR Congo without a visa that was not processed in advance. You need an invitation letter as well as a yellow fever card. Please contact us for more details on how to secure the Visa for entry into DR Congo.

DR Congo Vehicle Hire Services

Eco Adventure Safaris organizes transport for film crews in DR Congo depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations they are filming in DR Congo. For rough terrains, like in National Parks, we recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be travelled. We also organize both charter and schedule air transport for those that need to fly in order to reduce on the number of drive hours.

Fixers to help you film in DR Congo

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of DR Congo and are thus conversant with the local situations and are able to provide relevant information and fix any situation on ground. These act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location in DR Congo.

Is it safe to for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary DR Congo?

Yes it is safe to film in DR Congo. Generally, the Democratic Republic of Congo has for the past years been hit by various unprecedented disasters that are civil and rebel wars, Ebola disease among others which has stopped many from visiting DR Congo for filming. However, Congo is now getting back to better days and it is safe for filming and as a company we keep on monitoring the security situation time to time and we will always advise you before any filming starts. Contact us here for update security situation in DR Congo.

What is the best time for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary?

Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary is done throughout the year and the best time is during the dry season which occurs in the months of December, January, February, June, July, August and September. Congo is located in the tropics and with this it experiences tropical climate and weather throughout the year, with the park is prone to receiving uncertain rains any time of the day or week.

Why use Eco Adventure Safaris for Filming in Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Eco Adventure Safaris assists filming companies and Production agencies in DR Congo and East Africa as a whole for the last eight years. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible. Contact us for details and all the relevant information you would like to know for Filming in DR Congo.