Bird safari in Kahuzi Biega National Park: Birding is one of the best safari experiences that numerous sightseers would love to experience while they are on any kind of safari adventure and this is a most sought-after activity by all bird lovers worldwide.
One of the best destinations to carry out birding safaris from while in the Republic of Congo is Kahuzi Biega National Park which is located in the Eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kahuzi Biega National Park is under the maintenance of a UNESCO World Heritage site which makes sure that the national park is fully protected hence meaning the national park is filled with various biodiversity starting from the famous attractions that bring thousands to come and explore the national park which include; Eastern lowland gorillas which are found in the national park.
Kahuzi-Biega National Park is home to 136 species of mammals, and 349 species of birds. Making it the best birding destination in the Republic of Congo, birding safaris are normally conducted under the guiding control of the park rangers and experienced birders personnel.
Making it easy for sightseers to spot and notice birds of different species hence making the safari an exceptional one that is why the national park is ranked the top best birding safari in the Republic of Congo. sightseers have a chance to experience numerous bird species and these involve;
Lists of birds found in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Albertine sooty boubou, black-headed waxbill, ellowbill, levaillant’s cuckoo, tullberg’s woodpecker, green wood-hoopoe, olive long-tailed cuckoo, yellow-rumped tinkerbird, mountain buzzard, grey woodpecker, barred long-tailed cuckoo, grey crowned crane, grey-headed bush-shrike, common cuckoo, common barn owl, speckled mousebird, bar-tailed trogon, levaillant’s cuckoo, tullberg’s woodpecker, green wood-hoopoe, olive long-tailed cuckoo, yellow-rumped tinkerbird, mountain buzzard, grey woodpecker, barred long-tailed cuckoo, grey crowned crane, grey-headed bush-shrike, common cuckoo, common barn owl, speckled mousebird, bar-tailed trogon, common kestrel, common kestrel, Albertine sooty boubou, cinnamon-chested bee-eater, black-billed Turaco, Rockefeller’s sunbird, variable sunbird, baglafecht weaver, blue-headed coucal, African golden oriole, petit’s cuckoo shrike, equatorial akalat, mountain thrush babbler, red-throated alethe, cattle egret, black-headed heron, yellowbill, black-headed waxbill, yellow-whiskered greenbul, white-tipped crested-flycatcher, northern house martin, white-headed wood-hoopoe, bronzy sunbird, common bulbul, eastern nicator, chubb’s cisticola, cape wagtail, green-backed woodpecker, olive-bellied sunbird, green-headed sunbird, cardinal woodpecker, brown-capped weaver, mountain yellow warbler, elliot’s woodpecker, mountain apalis, evergreen-forest warbler among other.
These are some of the bird species that sightseers are yet to sight while on a birding safari into the Great Kahuzi Biega National Park, sightseers get to sight these birds they fly freely in the national park space and they feast on their fruits or even make their nests.
This makes the birding experience a super unforgettable one for all sightseers who love to sightsee birds of different species and in that case, making the national park the best birding destination in the Republic of Congo.
Best time to go for birding in Kahuzi-Biega National Park
For great birding experiences, sightseers who would love to have the best of this experience should be aware of the best time to go and venture and the national park, as they get to sight numerous bird species in the nation.
Birders can get to visit and sightsee numerous bird species best in the wet season which runs from March to May and then from October to November. This is because it is the season when there are plenty of fruits for the birds to feast on and besides it’s the season when the migratory birds are in plenty here.
Birders can also visit the national park during the dry season which runs from June, July, August, and September, and in the shorter seasons of December, and January up to mid-February. This period also offers a perfect time to spot numerous bird species for bird enthusiasts.
Packing list for tourists when on a bird-watching safari in Kahuzi-Biega National Park.
Getting to pack right while on a birding experience at Kahuzi Biega National Park is the best way to be fully prepared for the birding hikes and experiences and these are some of the essentials that you may need to consider to carry along for your birding experience and these include; long stocks, walking stick, long-sleeved shirts to protect your hands from being scratched, a hat, rain jacket and a sweater birds guidebook, a pair of binoculars, good camera, enough drinking water and snacks, sunglasses, strong waterproof hiking boots, first aid kit, facemask, sanitizer, notebook and pen or pencil, garden gloves, long trouser because you will be walking through the tropical rainforest with unpleasant vegetation among others.
Where to stay while on your birding safari in the park
As sightseers get to explore the beauty of birding in Kahuzi Biega National Park they need not worry about where to stay or spend the tiresome moments because Kahuzi Biega National Park has various accommodation facilities that are positioned near and in it and some of these include Mount Kahuzi Hotel, Lodge Coco, Lakeside Hotel Bukavu, Hotel Begonias, Orchids Safari Club, and Exodus Bukavu among others.
In conclusion, get in touch with our best tour operators such as Focus East Africa to be booked up for the best birding experiences in the Kahuzi Biega National Park.
