Eastern lowland gorilla trekking

Lowland gorilla tracking is the most thoughtful activity because of the rewarding experiences; lowland gorillas are different from mountain gorillas. When you participate in trekking eastern lowland gorillas, you will be able to differentiate it from mountain gorillas with its unique features, such as the longer arms compared to mountain gorillas; track lowland gorillas and see the dominant silverback; tourists also spot how the female gorillas groom their infants; and get a chance to see the diet for eastern lowland gorillas, such as leaves, wild fruits, and wild celery. Click here to view mountain gorilla trekking safaris 

Hiking Mount Kahuzi & Biega 

Mount Kahuzi and Biega are an extinct volcano that offers an amazing encounter. Hiking Mount Kahuzi & Biega rewards tourists with views of Kuhazi Biega National Park. Hiking to Mount Kahuzi & Biega also gives tourists a chance to spot endless attractions such as golden monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees, and countless bird species. Click here to see our recommended mountain gorilla trekking tour.

Visit Lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary

Lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary is not situated in Kahuzi Biega National Park; it's just a few kilometers from this park, which gives tourists an opportunity to see the chimpanzee sanctuary that was established to take care of the orphaned rescued chimpanzees. Travelers always get a chance to observe how primates are being taken good care of by the caretakers.

Bird watching

Kahuzi Biega national park is another dream birder’s destination because it protects over 350 bird species that tourists may encounter on their safari to Kahuzi Biega national park. This park also receives migratory birds from Europe. Kahuzi Biega national park bird species include paradise flycatcher, long-crested eagle, handsome francolin, Archer’s ground robin, and Rwenzori Batis. Dusky turtle love, African Rwenzori, common moorhen Rwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, double collared sunbird, Marsh harrier Rwenzori turaco, the dusky crimson wing, and red-faced woodland warbler.

Kahuzi-Biega National Park was established in 1970 with the aim of protecting Grauer’s gorilla, the world’s most endangered and largest gorilla species. Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo is the only place worldwide where travelers can spot these gorillas in their natural environment.

Kahuzi Biega National Park occupies approximately 6000 km2 and protects mountain forests situated in the eastern part of the DRC, which is the most populated region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kahuzi Biega National Park got its name after the two extinct dominant volcanoes that are standing high, such as Mont Kahuzi, which stands at 3,308m above sea level, and Mont Biega, which stands at 2,790m above sea level.

Gorilla Safari Information

Kahuzi Biega National park protects the eastern lowland gorillas, commonly known as Grauer’s gorillas, which are among the four largest gorilla subspecies left in the world. The Eastern Lowland gorillas are different from other gorillas due to their stocky bodies, short muzzles, and large hands. Aside from their size, eastern lowland gorillas, like the other three gorilla subspecies, feed primarily on fruits and other herbaceous materials.

The gorilla trekking guide at Kahuzi Biega National Park in the Congo offers a unique encounter with the eastern lowland gorillas that rewards travelers with a clear comparison between mountain gorillas and the eastern lowland gorillas in Africa. Kahuzi Biega National Park has only two gorilla families that are fully habituated and open for gorilla trekking to travelers who may wish to enjoy this adventure in the jungle. 

Kahuzi Biega National park is situated just 30 kilometers from Bukavu Town, which takes almost one and a half hours to drive to enter Kahuzi Biega National Park. Kahuzi Biega National Park can also be accessed by air or road.