7 Day Mountain and Lowland Gorillas
Goma – Bukima – Lake Kivu – Bukavu – Kahuzi-Biega National Park – Bukavu
Overview
Two kinds of gorilla in one week: mountain gorillas in Virunga and eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega, linked by a boat across Lake Kivu.
Trip highlights
- Mountain gorillas
- Eastern lowland gorillas
- Boat journey across Lake Kivu
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Goma
Cross from Rwanda and drive to Bukima.
- Day 2
Mountain gorillas
Trek to a gorilla family in Virunga.
- Day 3
Back to Goma
Return to Goma and visit the town.
- Day 4
Lake Kivu to Bukavu
Take the boat across Lake Kivu to Bukavu.
- Day 5
Lowland gorillas
Trek to a family of eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega.
- Day 6
Lwiro sanctuary
Visit the Lwiro primate sanctuary and the botanical garden.
- Day 7
Departure from Bukavu
Cross into Rwanda at Rusizi.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
Eastern Congo trips run only when Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega are open to visitors and travel advice allows. We confirm this with the parks before every booking and can switch to Rwanda or Uganda if needed.
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