Home » 5-Day Kahuzi Biega Congo Gorilla Trekking & Chimp Safari in Rwanda
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.
5 Days
Private or Group
Safari
At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this tour for travelers who want gorilla trekking plus wildlife without adding too many days or going as far as Congo. It suits couples, families with older children, solo travelers, photographers, and guests who want a comfortable short Rwanda and Congo safari. It may not suit travelers who want lions, large predator sightings, or a full Big Five safari.
5 Days
Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari
Game drives, Cultural encounters, gorilla trekking, cycling,boat cruise, nature walk
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
This trip will take you to the most known and incredible Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Bukavu province of Congo for an impressive lowland gorilla trekking and later, you shall embark on a fascinating chimpanzee trekking encounter in the famous Nyungwe Forest National park.
You shall also enjoy a rewarding canopy walk. Your five days’ gorilla safari starts and ends in Kigali capital city in Rwanda which comes with amazing sights of gorillas and chimp treks.
BUDGET Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
STANDARD Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
LUXURY Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Private safari vehicle and fuel
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
• Accommodation during the safari
• Meals as agreed in the confirmed itinerary
• Park entrance fees where applicable
• Lake Mburo game drive, if included in the package
• Bottled drinking water during travel
• Gorilla trekking arrangement and briefing support
• All planned transfers between Kampala or Entebbe, Lake Mburo, Bwindi, and return
• Government taxes included in the package
• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
• Laundry services
• Porter fees during gorilla trekking unless included
• Any activity not listed in the confirmed itinerary
Early in the morning after your delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kigali, you will be picked up by our experienced English-speaking driver-guide, ready to set off to Cyangugu, south of Rwanda. He/she will brief you about the safari, and you will be driven via the magnificent landscapes of southern Rwanda and later have a stopover at Nyanza to explore the royal palace called Rukaari, a home to the king Rudahigwa, for an intense cultural and traditional experience.
You will have another incredible stopover at Butare town for lunch, stretching and visiting the Rwanda National Museum, which is famous as one of the biggest museums in East Africa, offering more on heritage experiences. After, you will set off to Cyangugu, crossing to Bukavu, Congo for dinner and overnight.
Have breakfast at the lodge; later, you will set off for gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Congo. This primate adventure is dramatic and offers a chance for tourists to learn the behavior of the lowland gorillas in depth and the mountain gorillas at large. You will spend approximately 1-4hours depending on where these primates are situated and your speed for hiking.
You will be given only one hour to strike your imagination with these unique animals in the wild. Afterward, you will embark on a nature walk around the park trails as you explore and experience the Tshibati waterfall, which gives the most stunning scenery. Later, you will return to your lodge where you will have dinner and rest.
This morning, after your healthy breakfast, you will kick-start with a drive to the Nyungwe Forest National Park for a briefing on Chimpanzee trekking. Here, you shall be grouped before venturing into the forest for an exciting opportunity to locate and sightsee the impressive hum-like primates.
After the encounter, proceed for a forest walk to explore a few other primates and learn about the different tree species and vegetation. Take in the calm breeze of the wild as you spot various butterflies and birds.
This morning after your breakfast, you will kick-start the canopy walk. Since your drive is in the morning, we shall go for a canopy walk that starts at 8:00 am. During the walk that stretches for 160 meters, you shall have a great view of the parks primate. You shall need hiking boots or shoes, and ensure you have your camera ready to take some great photos for your memory.
After the encounter, continue for a drive to Kigali, where you are dropped off later at the Kigali International Airport or at a desired accommodation of your preference.
Cancel up to 60 days before departure.
Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.
All prices are final. No suprises at all.
We're always available throughout and after the trip.
It was a solo yet memory filled experience right from my first inquiry to the last day of the trip. Everything was smooth. My tour guide Eddie was beyond friendly and had an eagles eye for even the smallest animals.
The most memorable moment was my first sight of the mighty Gorillas in Bwindi.
I highly appreciate and recommend friendly Gorillas safari
From the planning stages to the first meet and greet, Anthony, Brenda and their team went above and beyond to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime! Friendly Gorilla Safaris gave us everything we asked for while keeping in mind our mid-range budget.
They are excellent with communication, professional, patient, and were able to answer all our questions. Our itinerary was amazing with river rafting, game drives, chimp trek and of course the gorilla trek. Accommodations were great, food delicious and Eddie our driver/guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this company.
We had such a great time on our 2 day / 1 night Safari tour to Akegara National Park in Rwanda. Jado was our AMAZING tour guide who made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed during our time!
Prior to the trip, I had seamless communication with the Safari group who helped figure out exactly what Safari tour I wanted (1 day or more). They sent an example schedule as well as several lodging options. We ultimately chose the “budget” option which was the Rhino Lodge — it did not feel budget at all! It was GORGEOUS and the food was amazing. We even asked if we could adjust the schedule and they were more than happy to accommodate.
We had a fabulous time traveling to the park with Jado, getting settled and eating at the Rhino Lodge, participating in a half day safari that also included a water tour where we saw Rhinos, Crocodiles, Buffalos… and lots of birds! As soon as we drove into the park we saw an elephant and as we were leaving we saw Baboons. We slept and ate well and then the adventure began early the next day, where we had a full day of Safari through the park. We were able to see more Buffalos, impala, Baboons, Giraffes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs and even a rogue hippo wandering around on land. We unfortunately did not see any big cats (leopards or lions) but Jado certainly tried his best to find them.
Once we paid the initial fee prior to the tour, everything was included. This was an amazing trip, we felt very safe, and I would absolutely book again with this company. Thank you guys so much for being so great and easy!!!
Excellent organization considering that Tony managed to plan the entire tour, permits for gorillas and chimpanzees included, just one day before departure. This is not taken for granted since the tour operator we had contacted months earlier canceled our trip 3 days before departure!
Our driver Tony, who also served as our guide, was always caring and attentive to our needs. Uganda is a country full of natural wonders, and being able to enjoy it peacefully with the right quality-price ratio allows for a full experience of all the activities
Cannot recommend this company enough!!! Anthony and Brenda are fantastic and worked with us to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. All expectations were not only met, but greatly exceeded! From our exhilarating itinerary to the memorable accommodations, every part of the experience was extraordinary.
All the activities including river rafting, game drives, gorilla/chimp/rhino treks and boat rides were spectacular, with stunning views and incredible wildlife sightings, and the food was fantastic throughout. Accommodations were wonderfully planned, and each place we stayed offered something different, but all were so lovely. The warmth and hospitality from everyone we met in Uganda is indescribable. What truly made this trip special, though, was our guide, Eddie. He was knowledgeable, professional, passionate, joyful, and also so attentive to our group’s needs.
We could not have asked for a better driver/guide – he went above and beyond to ensure we had a life-changing adventure every step of the way while simultaneously feeling like a member of the family. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the BEST time possible. This was more than a vacation – it was an adventure I’ll never forget, and I’m still majorly struggling with post-Uganda depression! Thank you Anthony, Brenda and Eddie for the most unforgettable experience ever. We miss you all!
we had the most amazing time in Uganda accompanied by our very Friendly tour guide Elias.
The support team that handled tour preparations were very kind and responded to every question we had in time. Bliss even went an extra mile to give us a video call during some of the sessions.
We were very lucky to see the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector or Queen Elizabeth while exiting for Bwindi.
I highly recommend this company because they met all our expectations and even delivered more than we imagined.
Low season
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, may
Peak season
Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Dec

