Activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park

Activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park are those things that travellers on a Congo safari tour in Kahuzi Biega National Park can get to do. Kahuzi Biega National Park is found in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, covering an area of about 6000 square kilometres. Kahuzi Biega National Park is mostly a dense lowland rainforest, with two mountains standing majestically in the park say Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega, from where the park derived its name. Mount Kahuzi stands at 3308m above sea level while Mount Biega stands at 2790m above sea level. The park is also made of Afromontane forests, bamboo forests and small areas of sub-alpine prairies, all of which are great habitants for various species.

The main attraction in Kahuzi Biega National Park is the eastern lowland gorillas, which can only be tracked in the Congo. The eastern lowland gorillas are a rear gorilla species, which can only be found in Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo, and also tracked. They give a much easier gorilla trekking experience since they are found in the lowlands, unlike mountain gorillas which do prefer the mountainous areas, thereby giving quite a strenuous gorilla trekking experience. 

Kahuzi Biega National park animals

Kahuzi Biega National park has quite a number of animas that travellers visiting the park may encounter during their stay in the park. Kahuzi Biega National Park has over 136 species of mammals, and is thus considered as one of the places in the greater Albertine Rift region to have that much diversity. The eastern lowland gorillas are the main attraction indeed, but there are a number of other animals, including 13 primate species all of which make Kahuzi Biega National Park the best primate destination in the Congo, just like Kibale Forest National park is in Uganda, the Pear of Africa. Mammals like buffaloes, forest elephants, hippos, giant forest hogs, hippos, leopards, with primates like chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, olive baboons and so much more can all be found in the park and encountered during various activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park.

Birds in Kahuzi Biega National Park 

Kahuzi Biega National Park is home to over 349 bird species, with 42 species being endemics of the region. Among the bird species in Kahuzi Biega National Park that you may spot include the red-eyed dove, black cuckoo, black-billed turaco, the handsome francolin, grey-cheeked hornbill, the martial eagle, Eliot’s woodpecker, yellow-billed barbet, equatorial akalat, sharp’s sterling, among so many others. 

With so much to see and encounter in Kahuzi Biega National park, activities in the park are surely very adventurous and rewarding.

Activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park

Eastern lowland gorilla trekking

Eastern lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park is the most sought after activity in Kahuzi Biega National Park. Most travellers who do visit the Congo often times include eastern lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park on their travel itinerary. Lowland gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega National Park requires one to have a gorilla trekking permit, which doesn’t really have to be pre-booked like gorilla trekking permits to see the mountain gorillas. Lowland gorilla permits can be purchased from the park headquarters of Kahuzi Biega National Park. Lowland gorilla trekking is the same as mountain gorilla trekking, with the experience starting early in the morning with a briefing before being allocated a gorilla family to track. Travellers are allowed only one hour with the eastern lowland gorillas.

Mount climbing

Kahuzi Biega National Park has two mountains, Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega, both of which give great hiking experiences. Most travellers do hike Mount Kahuzi, which can be completed on the same day. Climbing Mount Kahuzi has travellers moving through lush montane forest, to be rewarded with amazing views of Lake Kivu.

Nature walks

There are a number of walk trails developed in Kahuzi Biega National Park that travellers can take to enjoy nature walks. Nature walks are a great way to discover the park, and all those hidden treasures say Tshibati falls, as well as get to see the local communities around the park. During your nature walks in Kahuzi Biega National Park, you shall encounter various wildlife species including primates and birds.

Bird watching

Bird watching in Kahuzi Biega National Park is possible given the various bird species in the park. Bird watching safaris in Kahuzi Biega National Park can be done during eastern lowland gorilla trekking, nature walks or even hiking or mountain climbing adventures in the park. there are however scheduled bird watching safaris in Kahuzi Biega National Park, in the morning and evening, which are very rewarding for travellers get to spot a number of bird species.

Visiting Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre

Travellers in Kahuzi Biega National Park can also visit Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre, which takes care of orphaned chimpanzees and other primates who are hurt or lost their family due to poaching. You shall get an opportunity to feed the primates, nurture while you learn more about their life and the role that Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre does.

Kahuzi Biega National Park is a great Congo national park that can be visited all throughout the year, and one that has a lot to offer. With the various activities in Kahuzi Biega National Park, you shall enjoy your stay in the park.