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Are you interested in Gorilla trekking in DR Congo and do you want to know how is Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park before booking your trip? Gorilla trekking in DR Congo in Kahuzi Biega National Park offers a unique and thrilling experience for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. Here’s what you can expect from gorilla trekking in this park:
Unique Gorilla Species: Kahuzi Biega National Park is home to the Eastern Lowland Gorillas, also known as Grauer’s gorillas, which are one of the two subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla. This makes the experience particularly special as you’ll have the opportunity to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Guided Treks: Gorilla trekking in DR Congo in Kahuzi Biega National Park is typically conducted with experienced guides who lead visitors through the dense forests to locate the gorilla families. These guides are knowledgeable about the park, its wildlife, and the behavior of the gorillas, ensuring a safe and informative experience.
Scenic Beauty: As you trek through the park, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the Congolese rainforest. The park is characterized by lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna, offering breathtaking views along the way.
Encounter with the Eastern Lowland Gorillas: Upon locating a gorilla family, visitors are allowed a close encounter with these remarkable animals. You’ll have the opportunity to observe them in their natural habitat, witnessing their social interactions, feeding habits, and daily routines. It’s a truly unforgettable experience to see these powerful yet gentle creatures up close.
Conservation Efforts: Gorilla trekking in DR Congo in Kahuzi Biega National Park also contributes to conservation efforts aimed at protecting the endangered Eastern Lowland Gorillas and their habitat. The revenue generated from tourism helps fund park management, anti-poaching patrols, and community development projects, thereby supporting the long-term survival of these magnificent animals.
Preparation and Regulations: Prior to embarking on a gorilla trek, visitors are briefed on safety guidelines and regulations to ensure minimal disturbance to the gorillas and their environment. It’s essential to follow the instructions of the guides and respect the animals’ space during the encounter.
Overall, gorilla trekking in DR Congo in Kahuzi Biega National Park offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with nature and witness one of the world’s most endangered primate species in its natural habitat. It’s an adventure that combines excitement, education, and conservation, leaving visitors with memories to cherish for years to come.
How is Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Gorilla trekking in DR Congo in Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo, like gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, you will need a gorilla permit for you to be allowed to trek the lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Eco Adventure Safaris provides relevant gorilla permit booking information for Congo to enable you plan your gorilla safari well. You don’t have to hassle booking your gorilla permit if you choose from our Congo gorilla tours. 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. Usually you have to obtain a gorilla permit several months in advance. We always advise at least 1 month in advance or prior to your visit given they are only 2 groups available for trek in Kahuzi Biega National park. While booking a gorilla tour, always pay your gorilla permit fee in advance to enable us acquire it for you.
Lowland Gorilla trekking permit price in Kahuzi Biega National park costs $400 per person per trek for foreign nonresidents;
Non Residents – USD400
East African Residents – USD200
National Citizens of Congo – USD20
Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo was created in 1970 and the first Lowland Gorilla trekking was done in 1973, when it come to Lowland gorilla trekking it ranks high, it was gazzeted to conserve the Grauer’s gorilla species the world’s largest gorilla species. The Eastern Lowland gorillas also known as Grauer’s gorillas is the largest of the largest of the four gorilla subspecies, trekking Eastern Lowland gorillas is done in Kahuzi Biega National park located in Congo 30kms from Bukavu town the can be accessed by road and air. The park was gazetted in 1970 and the first lowland gorilla trekking was done in 1973, this type of trekking is only done here and this makes the park rank high when it comes to the lowland gorilla trekking. The Park has 12 gorilla families and out of these only 2 gorilla families are habituated and they are open for visitors to trek. The families are called Chimanuka and Mugaruka both named after a dominant silver back, Chimanuka is famous for many visitors given it consist of one of the largest gorilla family in the world with over 36 gorilla individuals.
Is Visiting Gorillas in DR Congo Kahuzi Biega National Park Safe?
DR Congo has for the past years been hit by various unprecedented disasters that is civil and rebel wars, Ebola disease among others which has stopped many tourists from visiting DR Congo for gorilla trekking in either national park given these are the same places that harbor the dangerous rebel groups and diseases. However, of recent DR Congo is getting back to better days and most areas and national parks are now open for tourism business and activities given the fact the DR Congo government, local authorities, National and International security and health bodies have worked hand in hand to bring back peace to DR Congo. Now Congo is good for gorilla trekking and tourists have already started opting to visit DR Congo instead of Uganda and Rwanda given the fact the price of gorilla trekking permit in Congo is cheaper than that of Uganda and Rwanda.
Eco Adventure Safaris has as well already booked gorilla trekking safaris to Congo and we can as well book for you to visit DR Congo Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo for Lowland gorilla trekking. We have tour packages available that you can choose from ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury, these can as well be customized to best match your needs, send us an email and we will book for you accordingly.
What is the best time to visit Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo for Gorilla Trekking?
Congo is located in the tropics and with this it experiences tropical climate and weather throughout the year, both Virunga and Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo experience the same weather, with this both national Parks are prone to receiving uncertain rains any time of the day or week, good months to visit Congo for gorilla trekking are dry season months which occurs in the months of December, January, February, June, July, August and September during these months it always easy to walk through the trails which are drier compared to the wet months then as well the vegetation is not fully grown and this makes sighting of gorillas easy and more clear. Other months which are slightly wet that is March, April, May, October and November most travelers avoid visiting gorillas during these months because the vegetation is fully grown and trails are much slippery making the trekking much harder.
Where to stay near Kahuzi Biega National Park DR Congo.
Lodges in Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo range from budget, mid-range to luxury. Budget options include Hotel Begonias Bukavu, Exodus bukavu, Lake Side Hotel Bukavu among others fares range from 90-100 dollars a night per person, mid-range options include Coco Lodge Bukavu among others fares range from 100-200 dollars a night per person and then Luxury options include L’Orchids Safari Club fares range from 200-400 dollars a night per person.
How to get to Kahuzi Biega National Park for gorilla trekking?
Gorilla trekking in Congo is done in Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo and Virunga National Park which are both located in the Eastern Part of Congo. You will fly to Kigali International Airport then connect to Gisenyi town; from Gisenyi town you will cross the Rwanda-Congo boarder to Goma town in DR Congo then drive towards the park headquarters of Kahuzi Biega National Park and Virunga National Park from where you will do start the gorilla trek from, it is approximately a 2 hours drive from Gisenyi town to reach the park headquarters.
Why book Gorilla Trekking in DR Congo Through Eco Adventure Safaris
Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing gorilla safari experiences to Congo. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine gorilla trekking safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife and uplift local communities, these include chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about Gorilla Trekking in DR Congo.