What are the activities in Kahuzi Bihega National Park?
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Volcano Hiking:
Tourism in kahuzi biega does not only entail it does not stop at gorillas but also hiking the volcanoes. There are two inactive volcanic mountains within the heart of the national park, which trekkers participate in hiking. Mount kahuzi is the highest sanding at an elevation of 3,308meters above sea level. Alongside mount kahuzi, Biega is yet another in active volcano in the national park which stand at 2,790m above sea level.
The summits of the two volcanoes provide travelers with clear views of entire national park, wildlife there and the neighboring communities and countries. More still, bamboo and subalpine vegetation, which harbor various animals, cover these volcanoes hence providing travelers a chance to encounter animals such as owl-faced monkeys and a variety of birds.
Birding:
Being a home to approximately 342 bird species 42 0f that are endemic to the national park, kahuzi biega is a paradise for great lovers of birds. Among the birds spotted include African green broad bill, yellow crested helmet-shrike, Congo peafowl and Rockefeller’s and many others. The national park is one of the threatened sites put under the protection of the international union conservation area (IUCN).
Nature walks:
Travelers here follow trails in the tropical rainforest to different tourism sites. These trails lead to different sites such as the Tshibiti waterfalls trails to three waterfalls in the national park. Experienced guides lead travelers and help in spotting different vegetation types and wildlife in the national park.
Sweet sounds of birds singing up in the trees are heard by the travelers and of course fresh air which freshens the minds of traveler. By the time travelers leave the forest; they have clear minds and more knowledge about wildlife in the national park hence a memorable experience.
While gorilla trekking may be the park’s most popular attraction, visitors may hike Mount Kahuzi (3308 m), one of the two dormant volcanoes which are located within the park.
When hiking Mount Kahuzi, trekkers go through bamboo forest and sub-alpine vegetation, which harbor various animals, providing trekkers a chance to encounter animals such as owl-faced monkeys and a variety of birds.
The summit of Mount Kahuzi (3308 m) offers great views of Bukavu and Lake Kivu. The ascent takes 4 hours, the descent is approximately 3 hours.
The summit of Mount Bugulumiza (2400 m) is easily accessible via a 6 km trail from Tshivanga Visitor Centre and takes about 3 hours round-trip. The summit offers great views of Lake Kivu, Mounts Kahuzi and Biega along with the surrounding forest landscape.
Visitors may also go for a nature walk in the park, enjoy different vegetation types and wildlife, hear sweet sounds of birds singing up in the trees and enjoy fresh air which freshens the mind. Or take the Tshibati Waterfalls trail which has three magnificent waterfalls located near the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Centre.