3 days Congo lowland gorilla trekking – Short Congo Tours
The 3 days Congo lowland gorilla trekking is an incredible Congo safari offering you a chance to interact with the Eastern Lowland gorillas in the wild. It takes you to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DR Congo on Eastern lowland gorilla trekking experience. On this lowland gorilla adventure, your trip begins and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Brief itinerary of the 3 days Congo Lowland Gorilla trekking tour
Day 1: Leave Kigali for Kahuzi-Biega National Park in DRC
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega
Day 3: Get back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Congo Lowland Gorilla trekking tour
Day 1: Leave Kigali for Kahuzi-Biega National Park in DRC
After an early breakfast at the hotel in Kigali, pick up by your Congo safari guide ready to cross to DRC. You will drive through different towns and villages with stopover visits to be made at Nyanza Palace. Lunch will be provided at Butare and later, cross to DRC through Cyangugu border.
Where to stay:
Luxury/Mid-range: Orchil Safari Lodge
Budget: Horizon Hotel
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega
Pick up by your Congo safari guide after breakfast from your respective hotels and drive to Kahuzi-Biega park offices for briefing on lowland gorilla trekking rules. After you have been allocated to a gorilla family group, next is to go and search for these magnificent creatures an adventure that may take you about 2-6 hours. Once you come across lowland gorillas, expect to have one hour with them which also includes photography. Return to your hotel for lunch and during afternoon, expect to go explore the Tshibati falls.
Where to stay:
Luxury/Mid-range: Orchil Safari Lodge
Budget: Horizon Hotel
Day 3: Get back to Kigali
Enjoy your delicious cup of tea or coffee and after, leave your hotel for Kigali. Arrive early and have a Kigali city tour then drop off to the airport or hotel.
End of 3 days Congo Lowland gorilla trekking tour
This Congo gorilla tour includes;
- Lowland gorilla trek permit
- Travel using 4WD van or land cruiser
- All activities listed but excluding optional ones
- Bottle of water
- English-speaking guide services
- 2 nights and meals
The three days Congo gorilla tour excludes;
- Telephone calls
- Tips
- Laundry
- Personal insurance
- Visas
- Optional activities
- Beverages etc
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