Kahuzi-Biéga National Park Parc national de Kahuzi-Biega
Democratic Republic of the Congo UNESCO World Heritage Site
Established in 1970, Kahuzi-Biéga National Park is a national park in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an Important Bird Area, named after Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are June and July, which see significantly less rainfall than the rest of the year, with about 3 to 7 rainy days each. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs around 20 °C to 21 °C and lows between 11 °C and 12 °C. Heavy rain is common from September through May, with November being the wettest month.
The nearest airport is Kamembe Airport in Rwanda, located 23 km away. Goma International Airport is 90 km from the park. The park is 1,509 km from Kinshasa. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 16 °C on average. The wettest is November, with about 362 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 260 | 240 | 273 | 248 | 171 | 63 | 40 | 100 | 254 | 351 | 362 | 265 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 27 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
