This 4 days Kahuzi biega and Nyungwe National Park safari will give you access to the eastern lowland gorillas in Africa when you participate in gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park, which are quite different and easier to track than the mountain gorillas in Africa. When you visit Nyungwe national park, you will participate in chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda which will give you the chance to spend an hour with the species understanding their behavior as they go about their daily activities in the wild and also get to participate in the canopy walk in Rwanda which will give you access to exceptional views of the park and also give you access rto a number of primates and different bird species. Continue with the detailed itinerary for more rewarding experiences while on your safari experience.
Highlights of your 4 days Kahuzi Biega and Nyungwe national park safari
Day 1: Pick-up and cross to Bukavu
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking – Cyangungu
Day 3: Transfer back to Nyungwe national park
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali city
Detailed itinerary for your 4 days Kahuzi Biega and Nyungwe National Park safari
Day 1: Pick-up and cross to Bukavu
Depending on your location in Kigali where your safari starts, our company representative-guide/driver will pick you up and drive for about 7 hours through Nyungwe National Park which we can also inco-operate in your safari where you can participate in chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda. along the way, you will be mesmerized by the rolling hill in Rusizi with stopovers for lunch and refreshing. Cross through Cyangugu border to Bukavu town in Democratic Republic of Congo. On arrival at Bukavu, nearest town to Kahuzi Biega, make your way to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Orchid safari lodge
Day 2: Lowland gorilla trekking – Cyangungu
After enjoying your breakfast at the lodge, our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the park headquarters for about 45 minutes for briefing about the Eastern lowland gorillas. You will then set off to your fascinating experience of the lowland gorillas in the valleys of Kahuzi as you encounter different mammals as you hike along the different trails in the park birds and primates. It’s usually a 1-6 hours’ experience of the jungle, depending on their movement of the primates while watching them interact/play with each other as you take photos and videos. After the experience, you will then descend back and meet up with your driver back to your hotel for Dinner and overnight at Orchid Safari Lodge as night before.
Day 3: Transfer back to Nyungwe national park
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to Kigali city. It’s a 7 hours’ drive to Nyungwe national park On reaching the park, you will go on a walking trail that will take you to Canopy Walk the swing bridge 50 meters in length that is suspended from large trees. You will be able to see the amazing rainforest with a bird’s eye view, spotting wildlife moving about below you there after connect to your accommodation to spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura Visitor Centre/ Nyungwe Top hill view hotel
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali city
Enjoy breakfast and go for briefing about the endangered chimpanzees before entering the forest in search of the active and playful fellows in Nyungwe forest. The Chimpanzees are much easier to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about 3 hours. On finding them, spend an hour while taking pictures and videos. You will then return to your hotel to freshen up, have lunch then check out then embark on a 5 hours drive back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice and the end of your 4 days Kahuzi biega and Nyungwe National Park safari
Quote includes:
- Pick-up and drop off Kigali
- Lowland gorilla permit
- Congo Visa
- English/ French speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals as described in the itinerary
- 4X4 safari vehicle and Fuel.
- Bottled mineral water in the car
Quote excludes:
- International flights fees
- Porters and walking sticks for trekking
- Tourists visa fees for Rwanda
- Items of personal nature like Laundry, Telephone calls, luxury drinks among others.
- Tips and gratuities to service providers
- Any other item not mentioned in the itinerary and extra costs not included in the itinerary
