6-Day Lowland Gorilla Tour

Nyungwe National Park

Eastern Lowland gorilla in Kahuzi Biega National Park. 6 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour.

6-Day Lowland Gorilla Tour

Nyungwe National Park

Duration

6 days

Min Age

15+ Years

Tour Type

Trip Overview

The 6-Day Lowland Gorilla Tour enables you to explore Kahuzi Biega National Park, the only habitat for Eastern lowland gorillas. The park is located in Eastern Congo on the Lower Lake Kivu belt and can easily be accessed through Rwanda. Eastern lowland gorillas are among the 4 gorilla subspecies and they are the largest of all. Just like other gorillas, over 90% of the Eastern Gorilla Diet is comprised of plant vegetation. They however also feed on small insects and caterpillars.

Eastern Lowland gorillas also live in families led by a dominant male called Silverback. Kahuzi Biega National Park only has two habituated Eastern Lowland gorilla families that are open to tourism. It is therefore important to book your gorilla trekking permits in advance to avoid missing out. Lowland gorilla trekking is a must-do primate trekking activity.

The 6-day Lowland Gorilla Tour will enable you to see other wildlife in the national park including birds that are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley region. You will however start your 6 Days Lowland Gorilla Tour in Nyungwe Forest in Southwestern Rwanda. The forested park has one of Africa's oldest forests and is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primates.

You will have your chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest meeting one of man's closest relatives. After the chimpanzee trek, you will have a canopy walk along East Africa's major canopy walk. In all these adventures you will see many other wildlife species including birds several of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley. The 6-Day Lowland Gorilla Tour is very rewarding and among our top recommended Primate Discovery Journeys and DR Congo Safaris.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy walk
Day 3: Transfer to Bukavu
Day 4: Lowland Gorilla Trekking & Lwiro Sanctuary Visit
Day 5: Transfer to Kibuye & Boat Cruise
Day 6: Departure

Full Tour Package

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe NP

You will be picked up from your Kigali Hotel or airport upon arrival for a transfer to Nyungwe. You will pass via the Murambi genocide memorial for a short visit and proceed with en route stop overs at the Nyanza royal palace and Butare national museum. You will then continue with your journey arriving in the afternoon. Overnight at Mantis Marina Hotel/ Nyungwe TopView Hotel/ Gisakura Guesthouse/ Emeraude Kivu Resort

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy walk

Go to the park headquarters for a briefing about the chimpanzee trek and then be led to the forest for the hike. Meet the chimpanzees and be in their presence for an hour and later return for lunch. After the break go for a canopy walk along East Africa's only canopy walk way. In the evening be driven to your lodge for a rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Bukavu

This morning you will have a relaxed drive to Cyangugu border and cross over to Bukavu in DRC. Directly head to your lodge for check in and if not tired can tour Bukavu town or visit Idjwi Island

Day 4: Lowland Gorilla Trekking & Lwiro Sanctuary Visit

Have breakfast at your hotel and be driven to Kahuzi biega national park headquarters for a briefing about lowland gorilla trekking. Meet the endangered eastern lowland gorillas and stay in their presence for 1 hour getting to know more about them and taking photographs. You will later return for a transfer back to the hotel for a rest and later can visit the Lwiro Sanctuary, a home to other major primates species.

Day 5: Transfer to Kibuye & Boat Cruise

After breakfast you will cross over the border back to Rwanda and directly head to Kibuye. You will arrive in time for a lunch break and later go for a boat cruise along lake Kivu. Overnight at Cormoran Lodge/ Cleo Kivu Lodge

Day 6: Departure

Transfer to Kigali arriving early enough for a city tour visiting major places of interest and later can be driven to the airport for departure depending on schedule