This 3 days Congo lowland gorillas is quite another interesting safari that many visitors coming to Africa prefer to do. The safari starts from Kigali in Rwanda to Kahuzi-Biega in Bukavu, east of Democratic Republic of Congo. After the trek, you will drive back to Kigali for departure flight.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival at the airport in Kigali and transfer to Bukavu, D.R. Congo.
Pick up by your driver guide from Kigali International airport who will give you briefing about the safari and later transfer to Kahuzi-Biega national park, near Bukavu. Traverse through the villages of Rwanda and experience the beautiful scenery of numerous hills of Rwanda.
Have stopovers on some points to stretch and grab a picnic lunch. Proceed with the journey to Bukavu, a journey covering 6-7 hours’ drive. Check-in at your booked lodge for dinner.
Day 2: Trek the Eastern Lowland Gorillas.
This is the day which you have been waiting for. Begin it with a well-served breakfast at your lodge and later head to the Kahuzi – Biega national park headquarters for payments and briefing session about gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will enter the forest and begin looking for these endangered lowland gorillas.
Gorilla trekking usually takes 2-8 hours but depending on the movements made by these giant animals. Immediately after meeting them, an additional hour will be given to you in their presence to take photos. Report back to the main office for your certificate and drive back to the lodge for dinner.
Day 3: Fly back home.
Being the last day of your safari, begin it with delicious breakfast at your lodge. Drive heading to Kigali city and then to the airport. Fly back to your home country.
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