Visiting the Eastern Lowland Gorillas at Kahuzi Biega is a truly unforgettable experience.
Just before the entrance to the park is the Tshivanga Visitor Centre. You will be greeted by park staff that will assist with payment and registration. Make sure you take a photo with the large gorilla statue while waiting for trackers locate the gorilla family. Once the location is confirmed you will begin to drive into the park.
Your guide will give you a short introduction before starting the forest hike. He will cover the history, geography and some facts about the gorilla family you will be visiting. The guide will also provide you with advice on how to behave when with the gorillas.
Following the briefing you begin your journey along narrow jungle paths to meet the gorillas. Masks are worn to prevent gorillas from catching human disease. The length of this hike depends on the location of the gorillas. Some days they can be a 10-15 minute walk from the road, other days it can take over an hour of walking to reach the gorillas.
When you enter the territory of the gorillas you will be greeted by the enormous male silverback, making sure you are not a threat. After he accepts your presence a magical time observing the gorillas will begin, which is truly a once in a lifetime experience.
What to Bring:
1. Sturdy boots or shoes for walking in the forest (Wellington Boots can be purchased in Bukavu)
2. Long pants to wear when hiking
3. Rain Jacket
4. Water
5. Camera (no flash photography allowed)
6. Snacks or a Picnic Lunch
See the Reservations page for current gorilla trekking prices.
Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) 
I went gorilla trekking in Kahuzi Biega in February 2012. I’ve also been to see the gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, but Kahuzi Biega was much more special. There were no other tourists and it was all so easy. Keep up the good work, great new info.
Thanks Andre, we hope you return to Kahuzi Biega soon.