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# Kahuzi Biega National Park

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- [Blog](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/blog/) - November 5, 2025 Eastern Zaire Gorilla and Forest Survey Project was approved through the signature of a collaboration convention between the Government ... Read More + November 5, 2025 Looking back on the year, 1998, it is difficult for even the sunniest person to be optimistic about D.R. Congo. Since August, 1998, ... Read More
- [Arboreal Gorillas and Philosophical Guardians](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/arboreal-gorillas-and-philosophical-guardians/) - The excitement was palpable on the drive up to Kahuzi-Biega National Park HQ. For several of the Australian Network 7 TV crew, this was to be their first gorilla encounter and they had been planning for months and travelling for days to get here. The chief warden had agreed to give an interview, and I
- [Update on Baby Gorilla Twins](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/update-on-baby-gorilla-twins/) - I have just got back to the office in Goma after a trip to Kahuzi Biega National Park. I was hoping to get some photos of the new baby twins that were born into Chiminuka’s group in November. Unfortunately we didn’t manage to see the twins, their mother is being very protective of them and
- [How Losing Gorillas and Elephants Changes an Ecosystem](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/how-losing-gorillas-and-elephants-changes-an-ecosystem/) - Here’s another of Ian Redmond’s YoG interviews, this time with John Kahekwa at the Kahuzi Biega National Park. The park has lost most of its gorillas and elephants to poaching related to coltan mining and the war which started in 1994, and the absence of their ‘gardening’ activities has led to profound changes in vegetation
- [Twin Gorillas born in Kahuzi Biega](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/twin-gorillas-born-in-kahuzi-biega/) - I have some exciting news. Our rangers at Kahuzi Beiga National Park have reported that twin baby gorillas were born a few weeks ago! The twins have been born in to the Chimanuka group and are the fourth pair of twins born in to this family. There are fewer than 5,000 eastern lowland gorillas remaining
- [Pili-Pili - the Unsung Hero of Gorilla Conservation](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/pili-pili-the-unsung-hero-of-gorilla-conservation/) - I want to introduce you to Pili-Pili. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of gorilla conservation. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Kahuzi Biega National Park you will meet Pili-Pili at the Tshivanga station – the entrance to the park. It is here that Pili-Pili greets visitors and shares his knowledge
- [Keeping Our Gorillas Safe and Healthy!](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/keeping-our-gorillas-safe-and-healthy/) - A few couple of days ago I went to track gorillas at the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, which is located in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park currently holds 9 gorilla families of which 2 are open to tourists, who are always welcome at Kahuzi-Biega as the ongoing tourism aids the
- [New Trees Bring new Hope for Gorillas and People](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/new-trees-bring-new-hope-for-gorillas-and-people/) - Last week I was invited to a tree planting ceremony at a community in Kalehe Territory, South Kivu. The community is one of many that borders the Kahuzi Biega National Park, one of the last refuges of the endangered eastern lowland gorilla. Like most of the small towns and villages dotted throughout this part of
- [Miners and Minors Threatening Conservation](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/miners-and-minors-threatening-conservation/) - The biggest threat facing all the large mammals in Kahuzi-Biega NP is illegal hunting for the bushmeat trade. In the illegal mining camps in the park, miners who spend their days doing hard physical labour need protein. They buy bushmeat from teams of hunters who comb the forest for animals and trade meat for minerals – so
- [Grauer's Infant Freed From Wire Snare](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/grauers-infant-freed-from-wire-snare/) - On Tuesday, January 29, Drs. Eddy and Jacques intervened to remove a wire snare that was wrapped tightly around a 3.5-year-old female's fingers in Kahuzi Biega National Park's Chimanuka group. The ensnared gorilla was a young female named Iragi, whose name means "lucky" in the local language from the Bashi tribe. This is only the
- [Eastern Zaire Gorilla and Forest Survey Project](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/eastern-zaire-gorilla-and-forest-survey-project/) - Eastern Zaire Gorilla and Forest Survey Project was approved through the signature of a collaboration convention between the Government of Zaire and the Wildlife Conservation Society in 1992. Former President Deputy General of Zaire's Nature Conservation Institute (IZCN), Dr. Mankoto ma Mbaelele, was the founder of the project along with his WCS partners. In short,
- [State of Gorilla Conservation in DR Congo](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/state-of-gorilla-conservation-in-dr-congo/) - Looking back on the year, 1998, it is difficult for even the sunniest person to be optimistic about D.R. Congo. Since August, 1998, rebel forces have been waging war against the government of Laurent Kabila. Fighting has concentrated in the eastern part of the country and has been devastating to both people and wildlife. To
- [Gorilla Trekking for the Elderly and Disabled](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/gorilla-trekking-for-the-elderly-and-disabled/) - Gorilla Trekking for the Elderly and the Disabled are Gorilla Safaris organized for people with special needs who require porters and sedan chairs during the trek or being assigned to gorilla groups closer to park headquarters to enable then track the gorillas easily. Gorilla trekking is an increasingly popular activity, with tourists coming from all around
- [Gorilla Trekking on Budget: Ideas, Tips and Advice](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/gorilla-trekking-on-budget/) - Have you always desired to engage in gorilla trekking but are limited by money? The good news is that you can actually go on this life changing gorilla safari on a Budget. This activity is one of the most exceptionally interesting Wildlife adventures offering trekkers with the opportunity to spend one hour with the critically
- [Gorilla Trekking in Africa - Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/faqs-on-gorilla-trekking-in-africa/) - There are various questions which have been put across about the activity of Gorilla trekking. Usually the questions which have been considered here include; how the mountain gorillas look like, how they feed during the day, and whether mountain gorillas are dangerous species. Some tourists have always asked whether the endangered mountain gorillas hurt during
- [Post Gorilla Trekking Activities in Kahuzi Biega](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/post-gorilla-trekking-activities-in-kahuzi-biega/) - After your gorilla trek in Kahuzi Biega, there are lots of adventure activities that you can undertake while on a safari in Eastern DR Congo. Here are the Post-Trekking Activities in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DR Congo; Hiking Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega The park is named after two dormant volcanoes, Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega,
- [Not Enough Bamboo Shoots in the KBNP?](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/not-enough-bamboo-shoots-in-the-kbnp/) - Recently I visited the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, more precisely, the gorilla group of Cimanuka. All gorillas in the highland sector of the KBNP, living in groups or living alone: they move around and feed according to the food availability. It’s their annual habit. For instance they leave the secondary forest and move into the bamboo
- [Rewards from Gorilla Trekking in Africa](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/rewards-from-gorilla-trekking-in-africa/) - Gorilla trekking is one of the best wildlife safari experiences in the world. To many wildlife lovers, gorilla trekking is on top on their bucket list! A large number of travelers travel to East and Central Africa majorly to see the gorillas – meeting gorillas in their natural habitat is a life changing event! Top
- [6 Tips to Successful Gorilla Trekking in Africa](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tips-to-successful-gorilla-trekking/) - The world’s largest apes, the Mountain gorillas are critically endangered found only in three places on planet earth. So it’s no surprise that mountain gorilla trekking safaris are increasingly popular in Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. If you wish to visit Africa to see gorillas, we recommend planning your gorilla safari in advance
- [Gorilla’ Alternative Diet in Bamboo Forest?](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/gorilla-alternative-diet-in-bamboo-forest/) - Gorillas spend more time in the secondary forests than in the bamboo or primary forests or in swamps. In the highland sector of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, gorillas select plants to eat. They eat its fruits, bark, flowers, roots and shoots. The secondary forest vegetation is dominated by the Dombeya goetzenni, Hagenia abissinica, Neobutonia macrocalyx
- [Hagenia abyscinica in the sector of Tshivanga in KBNP](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/hagenia-abyscinica-in-the-sector-of-tshivanga-in-kbnp/) - The Afromontane in the highland’s sector of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park is composed by a secondary, primary, swamp and bamboo forests. The different forests grow gradually and are located between 1,800m to 2,600m. It is the home range for gorilla Grauer’s, chimpanzees and other wildlife. Gorillas have been observed to spend much time in the
- [Bukavu: A Place to Relax After Visiting Gorillas](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/bukavu-a-place-to-relax-after-visiting-gorillas/) - Bukavu, our home town is at 30 km of distance to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park where you can see the Grauer’s gorillas. It’s the capital of the South Kivu Province. It is a hilly town facing Lake Kivu with a beautiful view. It was built in the 1901 by the Belgian authorities with a name
- [Skulls of Animals at Tshivanga Station: For the Next Generation](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/skulls-of-animals-at-tshivanga-station-for-the-next-generation/) - Some years ago, during the hard time of the war, almost every day we used to hear gun firing in the hills from the park headquarters. We multiplied patrols inside the park and collected skulls of slaughtered animals from 45 different sites in total. One day, we heard gun firing and we knew there was
- [Memory of Elephants in Kahuzi-Biega National Park](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/memory-of-elephants-in-kahuzi-biega-national-park/) - African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) live mostly in rain forests of Africa. The fact of working hard for over 30 years in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) allowed me to watch them live a sympatric life with gorillas, chimpanzees and other wildlife. Being bigger and tougher than other mammals, elephants opened paths for other mammals
- [Juichi Yamagiwa and Ian Redmond Visited Kahuzi-Biega](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/juichi-yamagiwa-and-ian-redmond-visited-kahuzi-biega/) - Professor Juichi Yamagiwa at Kyoto University, the member of honor of the Pole Pole Foundation, recently visited the Kahuzi-Biega National Park as it is his annual custom for over three decades. He loves the eastern lowland gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) and he is the single primatologist who contributed a lot of scientific papers about this
- [The Tea Plantation: a Buffer Zone](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/the-tea-plantation-a-buffer-zone/) - There is no proper buffer zone between the Kahuzi-Biega National Park and the surrounding communities. This is one of the reasons why there are some conflicts between the park management and some local residents. But interestingly, there are some small patches of green areas, extending to about five kilometers long, that are beautifully maintained by
- [Multiple Fights Did not Stop Bonane's ambitions](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/multiple-fights-did-not-stop-bonanes-ambitions/) - Bonane, born in 2003, from the CIMANUKA family. He left his family around (2012) to form his own family with 2 females. A famous and much more visited family in the PNKB with all these individuals accustomed to the human presence. At 15, he began to undergo less aggressive interactions, especially since he remains today
- [Kahuzi Biega National Park Gets New Head](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/kahuzi-biega-national-park-gets-new-head/) - It is since January 18, 2018 that Mr. Lucien Gédéon LOKUMU, Director at the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature has left his place to his colleague, Mr. De-Dieu Bya'ombe, also Director at the ICCN. Director Lucien Gédéon is recalled by the hierarchy of the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature, to go
- [Gorillas injured by poachers in Kahuzi Biega](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/gorillas-injured-by-poachers-in-kahuzi-biega/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park has been facing a high rate of poaching lately. Even protected species such as eastern lowland gorillas and grauer gorillas are no longer spared. Some local communities no longer hesitate to enter the park by placing traps there under the pretext that they are looking for traditional medicines to treat themselves.
- [Studying Grauer’s Gorilla Behaviors](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/studying-grauers-gorilla-behaviors/) - Grauer’s gorillas, located only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are among the world’s most-endangered primates and have suffered dramatic losses in recent decades, up to about 80 percent. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is working to help Grauer’s gorillas in two areas of Congo. One area is a remote forest area where the gorillas
- [Congo: How Deep Do We Go?](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/congo-how-deep-do-we-go/) - The headquarters of Kahuzi-Biega National Park overlooks a valley sprinkled with white buildings, as if in miniature, separated from the shining surface of Lake Kivu by gently rolling cultivated hills. Behind the thick walls of a visitor centre that could make Rwanda or Uganda envious, a coffee shop occupies one corner and a giant flat
- [Rwandan Tour Operators Target Kahuzi Biega National Park](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/rwandan-tour-operators-target-kahuzi-biega-national-park/) - For two months now the Rwandan government has decided to increase the price of visiting the gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. The price has gone from simple to slightly more than double, from 700 to 1500 US dollars per visit within the Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Faced with this situation, average tourists and average
- [Dominance Divides Up a Gorilla Family](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/dominance-divides-up-a-gorilla-family/) - A history of the females tears apart the kingdom of Silver back Cimanuka Any nature lover who has passed through Kahuzi Biega National Park for a decade now must necessarily remember the famous Silverback Cimanuka, a gorilla that is the pride of PNKB in terms of tourism. Cimanuka's story rhymes with a multitude of females.
- [Park Ranger Succumbs to Injuries After Collision](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-ranger-succumbs-to-injuries-after-collision/) - The Kahuzi de Biega National Park, a World Heritage site, is deeply saddened to announce the death of one of its valiant ecoguards in the person of Munganga Nzonga Jacques. The sad event occurred during the pursuit of incivics who looted the property of peaceful citizens on National Road No. 3 crossing the Park. During
- [Community Outreach Pays Off](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/community-outreach-pays-off/) - Never lose hope when engaging in public awareness and education in the protection of biodiversity. A once fierce group that never wanted to hear about the park has just proven after several awareness sessions organized by Kahuzi-Biega National Park has just proven for the umpteenth time that it has changed its attitude. This team has
- [UNESCO Visits Kahuzi Biega National Park](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/unesco-visits-kahuzi-biega-national-park/) - From April 25 to 29, the Kahuzi Biega National Park, a World Heritage Site, was visited by an important UNESCO mission. The delegation was composed of two important personalities, namely Leila Maziz, representative of the World Heritage Center and Edward Wilson, representative of IUCN. The objective of the reactive monitoring mission was to assess the

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- [Home](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/) - Kahuzi Biega National ParkA Complete Guide to Visiting Kahuzi Biega National Park packed with travel information onbest things to do, things to see, where to stay, maps & guides, where to stay, tips & advice as well as practical information that you need to plan your next gorilla safari.Kahuzi Biega National Park, a UNESCO world
- [Eastern Lowland Gorilla](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/eastern-lowland-gorilla/) - Eastern Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) have been, and still are, severely affected by human activity, particularly since the 1990s when instability in their area of distribution escalated into civil war, and violence, human tragedy and economic disintegration overshadowed gorilla conservation. Law enforcement is usually one of the first casualties of war. Gorillas are hunted
- [Best Time to Visit](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/best-time-to-visit/) - Planning for a successful Kahuzi-Biega National Park holiday safari requires a lot and essentially, understanding the best time to be there. This is one significant factor anyone interested in visiting Kahuzi-Biega should do. Knowing the best time to visit Kahuzi-Biega National Park Congo is important as it can guide you in planning for a successful
- [Lwiro Sanctuary](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/places/lwiro-sanctuary/) - Be the guest of Lwiro sanctuary and you’ll feel like you are in the real African jungle safari. This 170 acre center for primate rehabilitation is located in Eastern DR Congo near Kahuzi-Beiga national park. Your visit to the center can be combined with gorilla trekking safaris or a day’s trip from Rwanda’s Lake Kivu
- [Lwiro Falls](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/places/lwiro-falls/) - Located a few kilometers above the Center for the Rehabilitation of Primates of Lwiro (CRPL), accessible after about 30 minutes of a very picturesque vehicle track then 30 to 45 minutes of easy walking at the edge of the Park, the so-called "Lwiro falls are three in number. The 1.7 km tourist track starting from
- [Places](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/places/) - There are several places to visit close to Kahuzi Biega National Park.
- [Tour Operators](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tour-operators/) - Featured Tour Operators Africa Gorilla Treks Entebbe Road, Najjanankumbi, Kampala Phone: +256 701 595075 E-Mail: info@africagorillatreks.com Website: https://www.africagorillatreks.com Africa Tours Adventure Garden City, Tel: +256 772 560 218 Email: info@africatoursadventure.com Website: www.africatoursadventure.com Go Gorilla Trekking Tel: +256 792 187888 Email: info@gogorillatrekking.com Website: www.gogorillatrekking.com Congo Gorilla Tours Najja House, Najjanankumbi stella, Kampala. Tel: +256 792 187
- [Safety](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/safety/) - Safety concerns about Kahuzi Biega National Park often stem from its location in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a region with a history of political instability and ongoing security challenges. The eastern DR Congo, where the park is situated, has faced decades of armed conflict, with militia groups operating in the area and sporadic
- [What to Pack](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/what-to-pack/) - Kahuzi-Biega is one of the top gorilla tracking destinations in Africa-mainly for the Eastern Lowland gorilla trekking. Actually, this Park is literally the only Place in the whole world where tourists can track the Eastern lowland gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri). This magnificent Park is situated in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo near Bukavu town where
- [Hiking](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-do/hiking/) - A Guide to Hiking Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega with options of day trips and 2 day summits.
- [Mount Biega](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-see/mountains/mount-biega/) - Mount Biega is second highest of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park’s dormant volcanoes rising up to about 2790m. Hiking to Mt. Biega’s summits is amazing as you come across the park’s distinct vegetation zones. The trek to the volcano’s summits takes about 6 hours to the summit and returning/descending to where you began your trek. Best
- [Mountains](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-see/mountains/) - Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a distinct travel destination in Africa explored not only for its unique Eastern Lowland gorillas but also for mountain climbing/hiking. There are 2 dormant volcanic mountains within this park where it takes its name and they include; Mt. Kahuzi (3317m) and Mt. Biega (2790m). Mt. Kahuzi Mt. Kahuzi is one of
- [Gorilla Trekking Rules](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/gorilla-trekking-rules/) - GUIDELINES FOR TRACKING GORILLA You are requested to Stay together in a tight group while with the gorillas; don’t surround them since they are animals they can charge on you. Ounce you are with gorillas don’t get closer than five meters to them this may put both your lives in danger Don’t make any loud
- [Visa](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/visa/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park has a tourist visa for its visitors (100 USD) which facilitates entry into the Democratic Republic of Congo for a stay of 14 days. International non-resident tourists hoping to visit the PNKB have to obtain a vise beforehand from an Embassy or Consulate of the DRC in their country of residence.
- [Plan Your Trip](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/) - Would you like to get started with planning your next safari in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Whether you are looking to gorilla trekking or a sightseeing tour, the information below will help you plan your next trip. The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is the new destination in East and Central Africa, for an extraordinary experience with
- [Eastern Lowland Gorillas](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/fauna/eastern-lowland-gorillas/) - The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the Eden’s in Africa to see the variety and high endangered wildlife like the western lowland gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, mountain gorillas, bonobos, Okapis etc. However the country is continously being disturbed by political instabilities that forced the country to be one of the least visited countries
- [History](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/history/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park was first established in 1970 and spans over a radius of approximately 6000 square kilometers making it one of the largest national parks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The national park is the number one destination for lowland gorilla trekking safaris in Congo. Trekking lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega
- [Climate](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/climate/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park experiences a tropical equatorial climate. The area is characterized by high and low humidity with high or low temperatures. Depending on one’s tastes and preferences to enjoy the various activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park. The park obtains an average yearly rain of 1,800 millimeters and the highest temperature verified in
- [Getting There](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/getting-there/) - Located 40 km west of Bukavu. It takes approximately 1 to 1½ hours to drive from Bukavu to the entrance of the park depending on traffic. Follow the road heading towards Kavumu Airport and turn left at the intersection in the town of Miti. Keep driving straight until you reach the Tshivanga visitor centre. Getting
- [Things to Do](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-do/) - There are lots of things to do in Kahuzi Biega National Park. The most popular adventure activity is gorilla trekking, trips that aim at tracking the eastern lowland gorillas witin the park. Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking in Congo. Kahuzi-Biega national park is the only national park in Congo where visitors have the opportunity to track
- [Things to See](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-see/) - When it comes to things to see, Kahuzi-Biega National Park never disappoints! The park is the new tourist destination in East and Central Africa for an extraordinary experience with eastern lowland gorillas (gorilla berengei Graueri) living in their last refuge on planet earth. Its ancient extinct volcanoes invite you to climb Mount Kahuzi which culminates
- [Wildlife](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/wildlife/) - Kahuzi-Biega National Park is one of the exceptional safari destinations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with diverse wildlife species thriving in its lush tropical rain-forest. It is remarkably one of unique parks where the Eastern Lowland gorillas and other wildlife co-exist. Kahuzi Biega national park harbors a wide diversity of unique wildlife
- [Park Information](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/) - The Kahuzi-Biega National Park (PNKB) is located in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and covers three provinces: South Kivu (Territories of Kabare, Kalehe, Shabunda and Walungu), North Kivu (Territory of Walikale) and Maniema (Territory of Punia). It extends over 6000 km², with an altitude varying from 600 to 3308m. Its name comes
- [Accommodation](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/accommodation/) - Wondering about where to stay in Kahuzi Biega National Park? When visiting Kahuzi-Biega National Park for a holiday, the accommodation choices to book include Lakeside Hotel Bukavu, Hotel Begonias, Mount Kahuzi Hotel, Hotel Exodus Bukavu, Coco Lodge and Orchids Safari Club. The best lodges and hotel facilities to stay in while on Congo holiday safari
- [Gorilla Trekking](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-do/gorilla-trekking/) - Gorilla Trekking in Kahuzi-Biega National Park is remarkably unforgettable on-foot-walk primate adventure you should consider a must-do while on Congo safari. It rewards holidaymakers a magical encounter with the Eastern Lowland gorillas while in the wild. A close encounter with the Lowland gorillas, a sub-species of the Eastern gorilla is of no doubt a lifetime
- [Conservation](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/conservation/) - Conservation targets are wildlife species and communities at risk, and critical and declining habitats to be protected. The subsidiary or auxiliary targets constitute a more detailed level of the target to which they are attached (parts of the habitat, landscapes, support, etc.). Key ecological attributes are defined as the main natural characteristics of species, populations
- [Gorilla Permits](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/gorilla-permits/) - Obtaining a gorilla trekking permit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one essential thing every trekker on Congo safari should put into consideration. A gorilla permit is an essential tool when it comes to gorilla trekking safaris in the DR Congo or any gorilla destination. It is what lets you trek one
- [About](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/about/) - Let us show you the world Our team of travel insiders is obsessed with finding the best things to do everywhere: we travel. From Paris to Phuket to Perth, from traditional tours to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, we have something for every kind of traveler. And we are proud to say that after 17 experience-packed years, we
- [Gorilla Watching Etiquette](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/gorilla-watching-etiquette/) - Gorilla watching etiquette are set guidelines that every trekker on trek to see mountain gorillas in the wild should observe. Not only are they set to safeguard the lives of the endangered mountain gorillas but they also play a significant role in ensuring that tourists on a gorilla trek get the best of this life
- [Eastern Lowland Gorillas](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/things-to-see/eastern-lowland-gorillas/) - Would you like to experience something different this summer? Why not travel to Eastern Congo and meet the Eastern lowland gorillas? Also known as the Grauer’s gorillas, the plight of these great apes has not been well disseminated globally. It is estimated that about 4000 eastern lowland gorillas remain in the whole world. This is
- [Gorilla Families](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/gorilla-families/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park always remained open for tourism and never experienced the political instability which affected the North Kivu region of Congo (and particularly Virunga). The park offers among the best experiences of gorilla trekking (the low-land gorillas only) and only the bad image of Congo as a whole contributed to discourage tourism to
- [Booking Gorilla Permits](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/booking-gorilla-permits/) - If you have not trekked Lowland Gorillas before, then when you do; do not miss out a chance of trekking the Eastern Lowland gorillas since it is one of Africa’s most adventurous safari of its own. It is a unique experience enjoyed only in DR Congo on the entire continent unlike mountain gorilla trekking that
- [Cost](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/cost/) - If you have not yet trekked Lowland Gorillas before, then when you do not have to miss out a chance of visiting Kahuzi Biega National Park. Gorilla watching is a unique experience enjoyed only in DR Congo. You can see the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park as well as the Eastern Lowland Gorillas in
- [What to Wear](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/what-to-wear/) - Wondering about what to wear for gorilla trekking in DRC? Gorilla trekking is one of the most exciting and adventurous wildlife activities. The activity involves hiking deep in the jungles in search of gorillas. Gorillas are fascinating primates because they behave and resemble humans the most. Watching a family of gorillas is like going back
- [Fauna](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/fauna/) - The Kahuzi Biega National Park was created to protect the Eastern Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) which are endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kahuzi Biega national park harbors a wide diversity of unique wildlife animals that survive in the natural tropical rainforest of the park. It is one of the great national parse
- [Booking](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/booking/) - Would you like to book a gorilla tour to Kahuzi Biega National Park? Here is everything you need to know about making direct reservations for gorilla permits, all in-park lodging and tours in Kahuzi Biega National Park. We never charge a booking fee for any Kahuzi Biega Park reservations. We also manage and maintain the
- [UNESCO Heritage Site](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/unesco-heritage-site/) - Kahuzi Biega National Park is home to flora and fauna of exceptional diversity which make it one of the most important sites in the Albertine Rift Valley, itself one of the ecologically richest regions in Africa and globally. In particular, the world's largest population of eastern lowland (or Grauer's) gorillas, a subspecies endemic to the
- [Flora](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/park-information/flora/) - Kahuzi-Biega National Park is subdivided into two areas connected by a narrow corridor: the mountain rain forest (or Afro-montane forest) on the one hand, and the lowland rain forest (Guineo-Congolese, relatively humid type) on the other hand. It is one of the few regions in Africa where the transition between these two rainforest types has
- [Camping](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/accommodation/camping/) - CAMPING AT KAHUZI BIEGA Based on the needs so expressed by our visitors, the Kahuzi Biega National Park, today has two large tents with a capacity of two beds to accommodate tourists who wish to spend the night in the natural nature of the park. The Park also has small mobile tents that can be
- [Gorilla Families](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/plan-your-trip/gorilla-families/) - Gorilla trekking in the Kahuzi Biega national park has some strict rules and regulations that are supposed to be followed by the trackers on their Congo gorilla safari expeditions. These include the following; Gorilla Safari Group Size It’s only a maximum of eight individuals per day that are allowed to trek, this helps to reduce
- [Chimpanzees](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/wildlife/chimpanzees/) - It is the closest relative of the human being: 98% of the genes of the chimpanzee are identical to those of the human being. It has black, smooth skin covered with hair except for the face, ears, feet and fingers of the hand. He also has a prominent arch and lips while his nose is
- [Elephants](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/wildlife/elephants/) - The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is a small, typically forest-dwelling mammal of the family Elephantidae (recent genetic data has shown that there are actually two species). It is one of the few surviving contemporary elephants. wildlifeportraits-africanelephant11 Two species instead of one The various African elephants have long been considered representatives of subspecies of the
- [DR Congo](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/dr-congo/) - QUICK FACTS Official name: Democratic Republic of the Congo Capital: Kinshasa Currency: Congolese franc (CDF) Official languages: French Area (km2): 2,344,858 Population:71,712,867 GDP per capita (PPP) (US$): 774 Time zone: WAT, CAT (UTC+1 to +2) Drives on the: right ISO 3166 code: CD Calling code: +243 Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the then-Republic
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- [5 Days Lowland Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tour](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tours/lowland-gorilla-chimpanzee-tour/) - The 5 days Nyungwe Chimps and Congo Lowland Gorillas tour is an amazing short primate trekking tour that involves tracking chimpanzees within Nyungwe Forest National Park as well as trekking the outstanding Eastern lowland gorillas-largest gorilla sub-species within Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This short tour is not limited to only
- [4 Days Kahuzi Biega Gorilla Trek](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tours/kahuzi-biega-gorilla-trek/) - Meet the Eastern gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park. At the end of your trip, you’ll have a much deeper appreciation of the conservation of these great apes!
- [5 Day Gorillas and Nyiragongo Trek](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tours/congo-gorillas-and-nyiragongo-trek/) - Start and end in Kigali! Meet the Eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega and hike the Nyiragongo Mountain, one of the active Virunga Volcanoes.
- [3 Days Kahuzi Biega Gorillas](https://www.kahuzibiega.org/tours/kahuzi-biega-gorillas/) - Meet the Eastern lowland gorillas on this 3 Days trip to eastern DR Congo. Track the eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park, south of Lake Kivu.

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