Located in the southeastern part of DR Congo, 30 km away from Rubavu, which is a border post between Rwanda and DR Congo, Kahuzi – Biega National Park is the only national park in DR Congo where visitors have the opportunity to track the famous eastern lowland gorillas in their natural habitat. The park was established in 1970, with the main aim to conserve the lowland Eastern gorillas, which are the major attraction of the park. The park has two fully habituated gorillas that are the major source of attraction. The park covers an area of 6000 km 2 and protects a mountain forest in eastern DRC, which is the most densely populated region of the country. The park is named after the two spectacular extinct volcanoes which dominate its high altitude sector, Mont Kahuzi (3,308m) and Mont Biega (2,790m). Kahuzi Biega National Park is a Safe destination that is managed by Wildlife Conservation Society. The eastern lowland gorilla—also known as Grauer’s gorilla—is the largest of the four gorilla subspecies. It is distinguished from other gorillas by its stocky body, large hands and short muzzle. Despite its size, eastern lowland gorillas subsist mainly on fruit and other herbaceous materials, just like other gorilla subspecies. One More Adventure safaris, is able to organize for you, your gorilla trekking in DRC, and you be able to come close to these beautiful creatures.
Cost of the Gorilla permit at Kahuzi Biega National Park
The park is very safe and open for tourism, with the gorilla permit costing 500$.
We do provide a fully inclusive package with the gorilla permit included in the cost.
How to get at Kahuzi Biega National Park
The park can be accessed through Rubavu border and is just 30 km away from the border post. You can as well access the park, through Goma, with flight to Goma, or access via Rwanda through Goma post then take a wonderful ferry which takes you by water to Rubavu and you’re able to connect. The ferry transfer takes 1.30 minutes. To access Rubavu border, you can use Kigali airport as your point of arrival and drive to Rubavu, which is rough 5 hours’ drive away. You can as well access the park via Bujumbura airport.
Where to stay at Kahuzi Biega National Park.
A number of hotel accommodations do exist around the park areas, and we do recommend staying in a 3 star hotel or above for your safety. Some of the hotels include Coco lodge, Hotel Elila Bukavu, Nediva Hotel and Orchids Safari Club being one of the best lodges around. We work closely with the best and safest accommodation, for you to feel safe and comfortable during your visit to DR Congo.
How to get a DR Congo visa to access Kahuzi Biega National Park
Once you book your low land gorilla trekking package with One More Adventure Safaris, they can as well help to process for you, your DRC visa. We do all the required paperwork on your behalf and the tourism Visa is just quarantined.
How to book Kahuzi Biega National Park Gorilla trekking package.
Get in touch with our reservation team at One More Adventure Safaris, and we shall help you to pin down your visit to Kahuzi Biega National Park and have an amazing gorilla trekking in this beautiful park.
Once you start a trip planned by One More Adventure Safaris, you fall into the One More Adventure rhythm. No request is too small, neither complicated, we curate the entire trip with you, from start until when you meet your interest and budget at hand. Our rapport with the local guides and continuous assessment of your interests and needs demonstrated the diamond standard of all safari specialists. We are also available outside working hours when a couple of things needs to get done.