7 Day Combined Congo Lowland Gorillas & Nyungwe National Park

With the 7 Day Combined Congo Lowland Gorillas & Nyungwe National Park, you can tailor chimpanzee and gorilla tours in the Eastern Lowlands. You might be interested in the 4-day Congo gorilla safari, which includes a gorilla trekking tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park, the known home for eastern lowland gorillas. I believe your next adventure holiday in Congo would be watching the eastern lowland gorillas in the only known national park, Kahuzi Biega.

The itinerary is summarized for you

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali City to Bukavu
Day 2-Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park
Day 4: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 5–Day 6: Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimps & Waterfalls
Day 7: Transfer from Nyungwe Forest National Park to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary: 7 Day Combined Congo Lowland Gorillas & Nyungwe National Park

Lowland Silverback Gorilla in the Republic of Congo

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali City to Bukavu

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime! On Day 1, you will transfer from Kigali to Bukavu in Congo. Be greeted by a friendly guide from Golden Rwanda Safari Experiences at the airport, who will take care of all the arrangements for you. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Rwanda’s rolling hills and pass through various districts until you reach the Congo-Rwanda border at Bukavu. Cross the border and spend the night at Orchids, where you will be treated to a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park
Accommodation: Mid-range
Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 2-Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! On Day 2 and Day 3, you will embark on a thrilling 2-hour drive in a safari jeep to Kahuzi-Biege. Here, you will be briefed about gorilla trekking dos and don’ts before setting off into the forest to track gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat and observe them playing with their young ones. After a full day of adventure, retire to your hotel for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination: Kahuzi Biega National Park
Accommodation: Mid-range
Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Nyungwe Forest National Park

On Day 4, start your day off early with a cup of tea and hop onto your safari jeep for the drive back to Rwanda. En route, make stopovers at interesting places if time permits. Finally, arrive at your hotel for a delicious dinner and a well-deserved overnight rest.

Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Mid-range
Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 5–Day 6: Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimps & Waterfalls

On Day 5, track chimpanzees in the Nyungwe Forest and experience the canopy bridge trail in the afternoon. Cap off your day with a sumptuous dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

On Day 6, go on a walk into the forest or natural trail with knowledgeable guides who are well-versed in botany, ornithology, and interspecies relationships. Observe the Nyungwe Colobus monkeys or waterfalls and learn something new. Return to the guest house for lunch and drive back to Kigali.

Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Mid-range
Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Transfer from Nyungwe Forest National Park to Kigali

On Day 7, wake up early, have a cup of tea, and enjoy your breakfast. Then, hop onto your safari jeep for the drive back to Kigali. If time allows, make stopovers at the Rwanda Ethnographic Museum and King Palace Museum in Nyanza before continuing to Kigali.

Thank you for choosing Golden Rwanda Safari Experiences for your adventure! We are confident that you will have an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Main Destination: Kigali
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of 7 Day Combined Congo Lowland Gorillas & Nyungwe National Park

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