UNESCO World Heritage • Only Habitat of Grauer's GorillaKahuzi-Biega
Kahuzi-Biega
Home of the World's Largest Gorilla
Trek the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla in its only natural habitat — at half the cost of Rwanda or Uganda, with deeper wilderness and smaller groups.
USD 400
Permit Cost
6,000 km²
Park Area
1980
UNESCO Inscribed
~250
Grauer's Gorillas Habituated
Why Trek in Kahuzi-Biega?
- Exclusive subspecies: The Grauer's gorilla is found nowhere else on Earth — larger and rarer than mountain gorillas.
- Spectacular terrain: Bamboo forests, montane jungle, and the volcanic Mount Kahuzi (3,308 m).
- Direct conservation impact: Permit fees fund anti-poaching patrols and ranger families.
- Intimate encounters: Smaller groups (max 6) and uncrowded trails compared with Rwanda or Uganda.
Kahuzi-Biega vs Rwanda vs Uganda
| Criteria | Kahuzi-Biega (DRC) | Volcanoes (Rwanda) | Bwindi (Uganda) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla species | Eastern lowland (Grauer's) | Mountain | Mountain |
| Permit cost | USD 400 | USD 1,500 | USD 800 |
| Group size | Max 6 | Max 8 | Max 8 |
| Crowds | Very low | High | Moderate |
| Forest type | Bamboo & montane | Bamboo | Afromontane rainforest |
Frequently Asked Questions
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