Kahuzi-Biega
Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Kivu Province
Kahuzi-Biega
LocationDemocratic Republic of the Congo, South Kivu Province
RegionSouth Kivu Province
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-2.2330°, 28.4500°
Established1970
Area6000
Nearest CityBukavu (15 mi)
Major CityBukavu (15 mi)
Entrance Fee40
About Kahuzi-Biega
Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site named after two extinct volcanoes. The park is one of the last refuges of the eastern lowland gorilla and contains a diverse range of habitats from lowland rainforest to bamboo forest. It is home to numerous endemic species and represents one of the most important sites for biodiversity conservation in the Congo Basin.