Okapi wildlife reserve was established in 1992 and listed as a World Heritage in 1996. The reserve located in Ituri forest near the border with Uganda and South Sudan and helps protect the endemic Okapi population which is the reserves iconic animal and several rare plant and animal life. The reserve is inhabited by traditional...Read More

The Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary was created in 2002 to rehabilitate chimpanzees that had been orphaned by illegal hunting for wildlife pet trade and on some occasions for bush meat. The center is home to over 92 chimpanzees and 108 monkeys of 13 different species of monkeys. The orphaned chimps or those rescued from illegal wildlife...Read More

The orphanage was named after the dominant silverback of the Rugendo groups who was murdered alongside 3 of his family members – Senkwekwe. The center is home to orphaned mountain gorillas located in Rumangabo at the Virunga national park headquarters. Most of the gorillas at the centre were found after their mothers were murdered, some...Read More

Lake Kivu is shared between Congo and Rwanda, It is one among the African Great lakes. The lake is home to various activities you can have while there. You can choose to take a boat cruise and enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighboring towns and villages. You can join the local fishermen on...Read More

Kahuzi-Biega national park is located in the south east of DR Congo which covers an area of about 6000km2. Mt Kahuzi lies at 3308 m and Biega at 2790m. The park is mostly of dense lowland rainforests, Afromontane forests, bamboo forests and small areas of sub-alpine prairies.  The park is a UNESCO World heritage Site...Read More

Virunga national park located in eastern DR Congo borders with Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi covers 7900km2, is one of Africa’s most biodiverse conservation areas. The park located in the Albertine Rift of the great rift valley was established in 1925 making it among some of the oldest parks in Africa. The park is home to...Read More

Hiking happens in both Virunga national park is home to several volcanoes with the most famous hikes being Nyiragongo and Mikeno volcanoes. The park is mostly known for gorilla trekking safaris but is home to some of the best hiking experiences and beautiful scenery. Nyiragongo which is an active volcano is by the far the...Read More

DR Congo is one of the best destinations for bird watching because of its varied habitat and rich forests which house most of the central African species and Albertine rift endemics. The bird watching safaris we organize at Kagera safaris are to the eastern part of Congo with mainly Virunga national park and Kahuzi-biege national...Read More

There are boat trips that happen on Lake Kivu which is fortunately outside any of the parks so you are able to enjoy a trip without the cost of paying park entrance fees. There are short trips and long trips that take longer hours that would move you from Bukavu to Goma. This is the...Read More

There are different walking trails in the different national parks in Congo but the most common being Virunga national park and Kahuzi-biega national park. Nature walks allow you to get up close with nature compared to when you are in game drives. They are not rushed and allow for ample conversation with your guide to...Read More