Go-To Guide: Track Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda & DR Congo
Better late than never! Because we tend to emphasise the intriguing human side of our region, we have never had one dedicated source that brings…
Kahuzi-Biega NP /DR Congo/
area: 6,000 km2/2,300 mi2
Named after two dormant volcanoes, this park near Bukavu is known worldwide for Grauer’s or eastern lowland gorillas. Three habituated groups reside in the highland sector of the park that also protects over 1,100 plant species and 350 species of birds.
Kahuzi-Biega has the distinction of being the only national park in the Gorilla Highlands region that has properly integrated Batwa “Pygmies” in its daily activities.
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