How Safe is the border crossing from Rwanda to DR Congo?

Are you interested in a Safari that includes (Rwanda and DR Congo) and you want to know How Safe is the border crossing from Rwanda to DR Congo? this safari will take you to Congo Kahuzi Biega National Park (Part of Congo which is safe and easily accessible from Kigali) where you will see the Eastern Lowland Gorillas and Rwanda for Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys.

The Land border crossing from Rwanda to DR Congo either visiting Bukavu or Goma is very safe, you just need to have a valid passport and follow the border instructions for you to cross from Rwanda and DR Congo. This is the summary of the visa(s) you need to visit Rwanda and DR Congo including;

Rwanda multiple entry visa on arrival (for 3 entries to Rwanda) 70$

DRC visa 100$

The total visa fees will be 170$

6 Days Rwanda and Congo Game and Primates Safari is the best itinerary to do that covers Rwanda and DR Congo. On this itinerary, you will see Elephants and other animals in Akagera National Park, Chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park and then you will end it by seeing the Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Kindly see below is the summary itinerary for your review;

Day 1: Pick up from your hotel in Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park for an evening game drive and overnight 

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon Boat cruise in Lake Ihema, you will see Elephants, lions and other animals in Akagera National Park

Day 3: Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day 4: Morning Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe after Drive to Congo Bukavu Via the Ruzizi Border 

Day 5: Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park

Day 6: Drive back to Kigali to end the trip with drop off at your hotel or flight out 

End of the trip

Gorillas in DR Congo can be seen in Virunga National Park for mountain gorilla trekking or Kahuzi Beiga National Park for Low Land Gorilla trekking.

About Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park is one of the most diverse tropical rain forest and oldest national park in Africa mostly famous for mountain gorilla trekking in DR Congo, among other activities done here include Nyirangongo volcano hike, bird watching, Nature walks, Chimpanzee tracking and Habituation. It should be noted that there three countries that have mountain gorillas in the whole world. These countries include Uganda, Democratic republic of Congo and Rwanda. Rwanda mountain gorillas are found in Volcanoes National Park, Uganda gorillas are found in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park while Congo mountain gorillas are located in Virunga National Park. All these national park are close to each other in what is termed as the virunga massif.

About Kahuzi Beiga National Park

Kahuzi Beiga National Park 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.

Gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park

What are the Chances of seeing Gorillas in Kahuzi Biega NP? 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.

Why is Gorilla Trekking in DR Congo Considered Not 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.

How Safe is the border crossing from Rwanda to DR Congo? 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 for gorilla trekking in 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.

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