"Ethical primate rehabilitation united with eastern lowland gorilla trekking—privacy, expert access, and measurable conservation impact"
Partnership: Lwiro Primate Sanctuary & Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
What's Included
Lwiro sanctuary entry & conservation fees
Private guided sanctuary access (multiple sessions)
1× Gorilla Trek Permit (Kahuzi-Biéga)
Senior conservation educator + ICCN ranger team
3 nights premium accommodation (Bukavu / Lake Kivu area)
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Private ground transfers
Ethical photography permit (restricted, no flash)
Direct patron donations (primate care + gorilla protection)
Personalized DRCTourism ULTRA-ELITE Patron Certificate
Not Included
International flights, visa, travel insurance, tips
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Measurable Impact Commitments
Conservation
- • €1,950 → Conservation (35%)
- • Gorilla monitoring & protection
Community
- • €1,750 → Local communities (32%)
- • Sanctuary staff & caretakers
Biodiversity
- • Lifelong care for orphaned primates
- • Ranger operations
Partner Communities & Projects
Primary Partners
- • Lwiro Primate Sanctuary
- • Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
- • ICCN
Specific Beneficiaries
- • Gorilla Families
- • Rescued Primates
- • Local Communities
Monitoring & Reporting
Pre-Trip
- • Conservation ethics briefing
- • Gorilla protocol training
During Trip
- • Senior ICCN ranger team
- • Ethical observation
Post-Trip
- • ULTRA-ELITE Patron Certificate & impact report
Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing
→Revenue to conservation: 35%
→Direct primate care + gorilla protection
Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division