5 Days Kahuzi-Biega and Nyungwe

5 Days Kahuzi -Biega and Nyungwe

These 5 days in Kahuzi-Biega and Nyungwe are a combined safari for visitors interested in visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Take this chance to trek eastern lowland gorillas in Congo’s Kahuzi- Biega National Park and then cross the border into Rwanda to trek the chimpanzees and also hike along the canopy walkway bridge. This day congo and Rwanda safari begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.

Tour highlights

• Arrival in Kigali- Rwanda
• Transfer to Bukavu city
• Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi-Biega
• Transfer to Nyungwe National Park and canopy walk
• Chimpanzee trekking and transfer back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Our assigned driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. Early arrivals can take an optional tour around Kigali city and the surrounding areas.

Lodging: Step Town Hotel/Des Mille Collines

Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: Transfer to Bukavu city, DR Congo

In the morning, you will be picked up by your driver from your hotel in Kigali and driven southwards to the Cyangugu border on the way to Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will have a stopover in Butare, where you will visit the National Museum of Rwanda, the king’s palace in Nyanza, and the Rwanda genocide memorial site. After a hot lunch, you will continue on a scenic journey to Bukavu with wonderful views of the hills in Rwanda through the tropical forest of Nyungwe National Park and a clear view of Lake Kivu.

Lodging: Orchids Hotel/Nadiva Hotel

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Lowland gorilla tracking tour in Kahuzi-Biega

In the morning, you will head for the memorable adventure of tracking gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Tracking lowland gorillas is very amazing. Lowland gorillas differ from mountain gorillas; the lowland gorillas are bigger, usually takes 1-4 hours to track them. The lowland gorillas stay in bigger families as compared to the mountain gorillas; you will not regret the safari efforts once you meet the amazing gorillas! Later in the afternoon, drive back to your hotel.

Lodging: Orchids Hotel/Nadiva Hotel

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park  and canopy walk

Have an early morning breakfast and connect to Bukavu, crossing into Rwanda via Cyangugu and proceeding to Nyungwe National Park. Here, you will embark on a 2-hour hike along the canopy walkway, a 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, and thereafter connecting to your accommodation to spend the evening at leisure.

Lodging: Nyungwe Forest Lodge/Nyungwe Top View Hotel/Gisakura Guest House

Meal plan: Full board

Day 5: Chimpanzee trek and transfer to Kigali

Enjoy breakfast and go for a briefing about the endangered chimpanzees. The chimpanzees are much easier to spot as they jump from tree to tree, chattering and laughing. Chimpanzee tracking usually takes about hours. On finding them, spend an hour taking pictures and videos. You will then return to your hotel. Freshen up and have lunch. Lastly, you will embark on a 5-hour drive to Kigali to end the safari.

Includes

• Gorilla permits
• Chimpanzee permits
• English-speaking driver
• Drinking water
• Meals
• Fuel and Vehicle

Excludes

• Souvenirs
• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal items

Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native; we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and are registered with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. This makes it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in TripAdvisor reviews.

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