Mount Biega

Do you want to be among those who hiked Mount Biega? Well, you can do this on any day of the week. Mount Biega is sighted in the mighty Kahuzi-Biega National Park. This is in the eastern region of the gifted Democratic Republic of Congo. Kahuzi-Biega is a national park popularly known for hosting the western lowland gorillas.

Mount Biega is at an altitude of 2,790 meters above sea level and it is located within Kahuzi-Biega national Park where Kahuzi Mountain is also found. Both Kahuzi and Biega mountains are found in the Mitumba ranges in the western Rift Valley. Biega is highly elevated and therefore needs one to be physically fit to hike to the summit.

Duration of Mount Biega Hike?

Hiking to the top of this mountain and returning back takes you about 6-7 hours. Therefore, the hike can be done in a single day and the you complete your trip. You will be guided by a park guide. When you successfully reach the summit of the mountain, you will be rewarded with a great view of lake Kivu, the 18th deepest lake in the whole world, neighboring countries of Rwanda and Uganda, the Montana forest and the green vegetation of Kahuzi Biega National Park, primates like owl-faced monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and lots more. While on your hike to the peak, you will come across a variety of wildlife like owl-faced monkeys and several animals, different vegetation and birds.

What to Pack for Mt. Biega Hike?

When planning to hike Biega mountain you should come along with strong hiking shoes for a successful hike, cameras for taking photos to keep memories, binoculars for seeing far attractions and if you want to spend a night at the summit and enjoy the night whispers of the Kahuzi Biega National Park then you will have to come along with your tent or hire from the park.

When to Visit Mount Biega? You can visit Kahuzi-Biega National Park for a hike on mountain Biega throughout the year but the dry season becomes the best as all the trails are accessible and less muddy compared to the rainy season. The best months of hiking this mountain are January and February. u can also opt to visit Kahuzi-Biega and take part in hiking during the rainy season.

You can access Kahuzi-Biega national park for a hike through Rwanda and you will reach the airport in Kigali and immediately transfer to the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Goma border. Contact and book with us for the best Mount Biega hiking experience.

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