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5-Day Kahuzi Biega Congo Gorilla Trekking & Chimp Safari in Rwanda

from $2500

*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.

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DURATION

5 Days

TOUR TYPE

Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari

ACTIVITIES

Game drives, Cultural encounters, gorilla trekking, cycling,boat cruise, nature walk

TRANSPORT

Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle

Overview

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.

Combined experience in two different countries with gorilla trekking in Congo and chimps in Rwanda

5-Day Kahuzi Biega Congo Gorilla Trekking & Chimp Safari in Rwanda

BUDGET Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

STANDARD Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6+ Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

LUXURY Accommodation

2 Persons

4 Persons

6 Persons

$ 00
$ 00
$ 00

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Price includes

• 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

Price Excludes

• 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

Where you shall visit

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Highlights

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bukavu
  • Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
  • Day 3: Bukavu to Nyungwe National park
  • Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Nature walk in Nyungwe national park
  • Day 5: Canopy walk and Transfer back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bukavu

    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.

  • Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Kahuzi Biega National Park

    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.

  • Day 3: Bukavu to Nyungwe National park

    After an early breakfast we will drive crossing the Cyangungu border to Nyungwe. You shall arrive here in the early afternoon and proceed for lunch. Later transfer back to your lodge for relaxation.

  • Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Nature walk in Nyungwe national park

    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.

  • Day 5: Canopy walk and Transfer back to Kigali

    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.

Why book this 5-Day Kahuzi Biega Congo Gorilla Trekking & Chimp Safari in Rwanda

FLEXIBLE CANCELATION

Cancel up to 60 days before departure.

EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES

Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.

NO HIDDEN FEES

All prices are final. No suprises at all.

24/7 SUPPORT

We're always available throughout and after the trip.

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