4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking from Kigali
per person
4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking starts in Kigali city and takes you to DR Congo to spend time with the eastern lowland gorillas as well as chimpanzees. The 4 days safari takes you to two places which are Kahuzi Biega national park where eastern lowland gorillas do live and Lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary where you meet orphaned gorillas. The 4 days Congo eastern lowland gorillas and chimpanzee trekking will end in Kigali and you will be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali international airport for your flight back home.
4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking from Kigali highlights
- Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Kahuzi Biega national park
- Day 2: Eastern lowland gorilla trekking
- Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking
- Day 4: Transfer to Kigali
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Kahuzi Biega national park
On the first day of your 4 days eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari, you will be picked up by our English speaking safari guide from Kigali international hospital or hotel. He will welcome, brief you about the journey and the whole safari. From Kigali city, you will drive to Cyangungu border where you will show your documents and the driver will and over you to the Kahuzi Biega national park authorities to take you to the park. On arrival at the park, you will check in your booked accommodation, wait for dinner, and have an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Eastern lowland gorilla trekking
On the second day of 4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari, you will wake up to a morning breakfast and move to the car to be transferred to the park offices where briefing takes place. During the briefing, you will learn about the rules and regulations of the gorilla trekking activity and you will be assigned armed ranger guides to lead you into the jungle.
While in the jingle searching for the eastern lowland gorillas, you will meet different bird species, animals such as eastern needle clawed galago, giant genet, olive baboons, giant forest hogs, monkeys, and aquatic civet among others. When you meet the gorillas, you will be given 1 hour to be around them, learn about their habits, take photos and watch them do daily activities like hunting, nesting, breastfeeding among others. Later you will get back to the lodge for lunch, evening you can have a simple nature walk, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking
On the third day of 4 days eastern gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari, you wake up in the morning for breakfast and head to Lwiro chimpanzee sanctuary where you will meet different chimpanzees most of which are orphans and others rescued from the poachers. During your stay at this sanctuary, you will be able to feed the chimpanzees, spot them play, make them get used to human presence, and much more. you will also meet other primates like monkeys at this sanctuary, parrots, and porcupines. Later you will get back to the lodge for lunch.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali
On the last day of 4 days eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari, you will wake up to a relaxed morning breakfast and meet your driver to transfer you to the Congo border where you will meet your safari driver guide. From the border, you will continue with your journey to Kigali and if time allows, you can have a simple Kigali city tour where you can visit genocide memorial cities, markets, and art and craft shops. Later you will be dropped at your hotel or Kigali international airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking from Kigali includes;
- A gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee permit
- Transport
- Service of the English-speaking guide
- Accommodation
- Drinking water and meals indicated in the itinerary
4 days Congo eastern lowland gorilla and chimpanzee trekking from Kigali excludes;
- International tickets
- Visas
- Personal expenses
- Personal insurance
- Tips
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Porter fee