Kahuzi Biega National Park - Nyumbu Beyond Journeys

Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is one of Africa’s most biologically diverse and ecologically significant national parks, covering approximately 6,000 square kilometers of both lowland and mountainous rainforest. The park is named after two extinct volcanoes, Mount Kahuzi (3,308 m) and Mount Biega (2,790 m), which dominate its landscape.

Established in 1970, Kahuzi-Biega is best known as a critical habitat for the eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri), the largest subspecies of gorillas, which is endemic to the region. The park is also home to a vast array of wildlife, including forest elephants, chimpanzees, leopards, and over 300 bird species.

Despite its rich biodiversity, the park faces significant conservation challenges, including habitat destruction, illegal mining, and poaching. However, ongoing conservation efforts and ecotourism initiatives aim to protect its unique ecosystems and endangered species.