Kahuzi-Biéga National Park, Mountain forest national park in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The protected area spans 6000 square kilometers of dense forest, encompassing two extinct volcanoes, Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega, near Lake Kivu.
The national park, established in 1970 for gorilla conservation, gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1980 and entered the endangered list in 1997.
Local communities maintain traditional practices involving medicinal plants from the forest, reflecting generations of knowledge about the natural environment.
Visitors require a permit costing 400 USD to participate in guided gorilla treks, with access available through Bukavu town, 30 kilometers from the park.
The park remains the sole location worldwide where travelers can observe Grauer's gorillas, the largest gorilla species, in their natural forest habitat.
GPS coordinates: -2.13993,27.89633
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:58
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