Luxury Lowland Gorilla Trekking in the Republic of Congo

Lowland gorilla trekking in the Democratic Republic of Congo primarily takes place in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (eastern lowland gorillas) and sometimes in the northern jungles (western lowland gorillas). Permits cost roughly $400 USD, making it more affordable than mountain gorilla trekking. Trekking usually takes 3 days, often starting from Rwanda, offering a rare encounter with the world’s largest gorilla subspecies.

Luxury Lowland gorilla trekking in the Republic of Congo focus on tracking endangered Western Lowland Gorillas in Odzala-Kokoua National Park (Republic of Congo) or Mountain/Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Virunga/Kahuzi-Biega (DRC).

Remarkable Luxury Lowland Gorilla Trekking Congo- Stay in the most Luxurious lodges on Congo Luxury Gorilla tours and enjoy comfort before and after trekking Gorillas. Congo is luckily the only country in the world with both Mountain Gorillas as well as Lowland Gorillas and both can trek. 

Remarkable Congo Luxury Gorilla Safari is those itineraries whether for Short or Long holidays with stays at Luxury or most expensive accommodation facilities. The Luxury lodges/hotels are quite expensive than the others but offer world-class services.

Imagine spending a Day trekking Gorillas and then returning to relax at a very serene hotel, very relaxing and perfect for taking in the beauty of the jungle.

Staying in a Luxury facility makes your Gorilla trekking safari even much more enjoyable.

Kabira Gorilla Safaris organizes Luxury tours for Gorilla trekking and we can customize a trip for any traveler.

Just check out our packages or contact us for customized trips as well as a free quote. Below are some of our tailor-made safari itineraries that a person can choose from.

Luxury Destinations & Experiences

  • Republic of the Congo (Odzala-Kokoua): Focuses on Western Lowland Gorillas. Top luxury lodges include Ngaga Lodge (set in dense forest) and Mboko Lodge (on the Lekoli River).
  • Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Features mountain gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park and eastern lowland gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
  • Key Activities: Tracking gorillas, viewing forest elephants in bais, kayaking, and boat trips.
  • Best Time to Visit: Dry seasons (June to September and December to February).

Typical Luxury Itineraries (7–11 Days)

  • Odzala Discovery: Focuses on multiple camps for varied ecosystems, offering a deep dive into the jungle with high-end, comfortable accommodation.
  • Virunga/Kahuzi-Biega Combined: Often combined with hiking the active Nyiragongo Volcano.