THE KAHUZI-BIEGA FOREST JOURNEY
A forest-led journey through Bukavu and Kahuzi-Biega, centred on rainforest, mountain landscapes, conservation and the remarkable Grauer’s gorilla.
A forest-led journey through Bukavu and Kahuzi-Biega, centred on rainforest, mountain landscapes, conservation and the remarkable Grauer’s gorilla.
Arrive in Bukavu and settle beside Lake Kivu. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s hills and lakeside surroundings, beginning to understand the distinctive character of this part of Congo. Overnight: Bukavu.
Travel from Bukavu toward Kahuzi-Biega and enter the forest with local guides. Follow the changing terrain through rainforest and mountain habitat, with time to explore the biodiversity and conservation story of this remarkable ecosystem. Overnight: Bukavu / Kahuzi-Biega region.
When gorilla trekking is operating and permits are available, enter the forest for a guided encounter with Grauer’s gorillas. Return toward Bukavu before continuing with onward travel. Journey concludes.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $0.00 |
All listed prices are in USD and apply to bookings made from outside Rwanda. For Rwandan residents, please contact us directly to make a booking and receive rates in local currency.
Prices shown are in USD and include all applicable Rwandan taxes. If you wish to pay in Rwandan Francs (RWF), please request an offline booking. More details can be found in our Payment Options.
Please note that foreign medical insurance does not cover helicopter evacuation in Rwanda. For your safety, all our tours include emergency evacuation insurance as standard. We also strongly recommend that every traveler carries comprehensive emergency evacuation coverage.
At Virunga Ecotours, we are dedicated to ethical practices. We pay fair wages and make regular contributions to pensions, maternity benefits, and community health schemes for all our employees.
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