Sad, but due continued insecurity in the area, Virunga NP with his Mountain Gorillas and Nyiragongo volcano is still closed.
The only thing we can show for now are the fugitive camps and suffer of the population in the Goma area. .
Visit of Kahuzi - Biega National Park : Eastern Lowland Gorillas TP 25
Deep in the forests, the primates live in family groups that are very protective of their home ranges.
Each group usually consists of a dominant male, with several females and their young, and some non-adult males.
To watch them in their natural habitat is certainly one of the most inspiring experiences available to the serious safari-goer.
Please note that gorilla trekking is a strenuous activity and one should be physically fit to enjoy this safari. Minimum trekking age is fifteen years. Anyone with signs of
communicable disease will not be allowed to trek. While possession of a gorilla permit is a guarantee of trekking and sighting the gorillas, the quality of the gorilla trekking cannot be guaranteed totally. Maximum time allowed with the gorillas will not exceed one hour.
For Gorilla Tracking, we strongly recommend a rain poncho, knapsack, long-sleeved shirt and trousers, sturdy hiking boots, leather gardening type gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent and any necessary medications be brought with the clients.
Pick up and drop off Kigali:
| Pick up and drop off Kigali-to Bukavu |
Meals |
Transport |
Overnight |
| Transfer Guide Kigali |
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|
|
| Pick up clients airport, transfer hotel |
|
x,x,x |
Hotel Gorilla |
| Transfer to Bukavu, hotel |
|
B,x,x |
|
|
|
|
|
| Bukavu to Kigali, hotel |
|
x,x,x |
Hotel Gorilla |
| Transfer Airport |
|
B,x,x |
|
For updated price conditions, please contact Michel at aitcongo@gmail.com
KAHUZI BIEGA EASTERN LOWLAND GORILLAS OUT OF BUKAVU BORDER
With a possibility for extensions to Idjwi island ( TP 26 out of Bukavu ) or out to Kindu ( TP 27 out of Goma ) to a gold diggers camp
With an arrival at Bukavu border, there is the possibility to obtain a border visa. For updated info, please contact aitcongo@gmail.com
| Day |
Date |
Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking |
Mealst |
Transport |
Overnight |
|
|
from Bukavu - Rwanda border |
|
|
|
| Day 1 |
|
Pick up Bukavu border, border assistance, hotel |
x,x,x |
Car |
Hotel Orchids |
| Day 2 |
|
Gorilla trekking and Chimp sanctuary |
B,L,x |
Car |
Hotel Orchids |
| Day 3 |
|
Bukavu- Rwanda border OUT |
B,x,x |
Car |
|
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3 pax |
| $2 794 |
$2 117 |
$1 891 |
| INCLUDED |
| - All transport and gasoline |
| - Trekking and entry permits |
| - Hotel 3* on the border of the lake |
| - Pick nick lunch on day 2 |
| - Border assistance DRC |
| - English speaking guide |
KAHUZI BIEGA EASTERN LOWLAND GORILLAS OUT from Goma to Bukavu
| Day |
Date |
Eastern Lowland Gorilla trekking |
Mealst |
Transport |
Overnight |
|
|
from Goma - Rwanda border to Bukavu |
|
|
|
| Day 1 |
|
Pick up border - hotel - if still time, city visit |
x,x,x |
Car |
Hotel Linda |
| Day 2 |
|
Transfer by boat first class to Bukavu, Lake Kivu |
B,L,x |
Car, boat |
Hotel Orchids |
| Day 3 |
|
Gorilla trekking and Chimp sanctuary |
B,L,x |
Car |
Hotel Orchids |
| Day 4 |
|
Returning to Goma by speed boat, OUT |
B,x,x |
Car, boat |
|
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3 pax |
| $3 283 |
$2 520 |
$2 266 |
| INCLUDED |
| - Legalized Invitation and Prise en Charge |
| - All transport and gasoline |
| - Ferry tickets |
| - Trekking and entry permits |
| - Hotel 3* on the border of the lake |
| - Pick nick lunch on day 2 and 3 |
| - Border assistance DRC |
| - English speaking guide |
Day 2 : Boat departures at 8:00 h and we have to be in the harbour at 6:30 h for check in.
Breakfast at 5:30 h and departure at the hotel at 6:10 h.
We arrive in Bukavu harbour between 13:00 h and 14:00 h. Transfer hotel and check in
Day 3 : Early breakfast and transfer to the PNKB Ranger office – briefing and trekking. At return we have a pick nick at the Eco Guard Camp
Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary, is now the most important primate Sanctuary habitat in Congo, situated at 10 km from Kahuzi Biega NP. Not only does Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary encloses primates but involves other activities; Rescue, rehabilitation, and planned reintroduction of confiscated wildlife, Conservation and environmental education, Community development.