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D.R. Congo is located is West Africa but is now part of the East African Community since 29th March 2022.

DRC Destinations offers the lush rainforests, active volcanoes and chaotic cities with abundant opportunities for adventure. It is an appeal for those wanting to explore Africa’s last frontier.

Explore the planet’s second-largest rainforest across Congo River Basin, with glacial mountains and savannah rimmed with a staggering array of wildlife and cultures in your next DRC Safaris. So explore the Democratic Republic Of Congo during Holidays and discover the DRC Destinations to visit.

Must-See Attractions

Nyiragongo Volcano Hike

Nyiragongo is a unique treat to every visitor who climbs her. On May 22nd, 2021, the lava lake is at its highest. Now its cones are overflowing with the fissure with an occasional spew of lava. Watch the lava flowing over the edge and imagine how it would feel to watch an eruption.

Kahuzi Biega National Park

This national park is the star attraction of DRC Destinations. You can track habituated eastern lowland gorillas (Grauer’s gorillas) chimp orphanage at Lwiro where around 40 to 50 chimps are kept in prime conditions.

Parc National Des Virunga

Virunga, Africa's oldest national park will be the most magnificent part of your DRC Safari Tours. This famous DRC Safari Destination offers a chance to explore mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and the incredible and active Nyiragongo volcano.

Inkisi Falls

This picturesque DRC Destination offers a chance to visit the Inkisi Falls (60m high) and the massive complex of caves wrapped around it.

Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary

This excellent DRC Destination provides shelter to those orphaned bonobos. Hang with these rare and now endangered cousins of chimpanzees, in the large forested enclosures on your DRC Safaris.

Idjwi Island

Idjwi Island floats out in the middle of Lake Kivu. At 340 sq km, this DRC Destination is the second-largest lake island in Africa. The DRC Holiday Destinations offer the perfect escape from the modern world to enjoy nature in rich island culture.

Top Reasons To Visit D.R. Congo

Heading off on a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo but what is there to do in the DRC? While most head to the heart of Africa for the phenomenal gorilla trekking opportunities in Virunga National Park, we’ve come up with a few more equally as thrilling activities to get your teeth into on a DRC safari. Pack your sense of adventure and let’s go!

DRC Safaris offer the perfect destination for the adventurous, seasoned traveler looking for a unique vacation.

Congo River

Gorillas & Primates

Beautiful Scenery

Wildlife

Adventure

Honeymoon

Peak season

June to September (Best for safaris)

Low season

November to April (Rainy season)

Best time to visit

May to October (Dry season)

Famous for

Gorilla Trekking, Hiking and Cultural Tours

Safaris

8 Days 7 Nights

The Great Virunga Safari

9 Days 8 Nights

Low Land and Mountain Gorillas

Accommodation

Tchegera Island Tented Camp

Mikeno Lodge

Kibumba Tented Camp

Travel Requirements

Vaccination/ Health Requirements

Vaccination against yellow fever for all passengers. Travellers are required to provide a vaccination certificate copy for yellow fever vaccination.
Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk, mainly due to p. falciparum, exists throughout the year in the whole country.

VISA

A traveller requires the following to apply for a visa from the Democratic Republic of Congo: a valid passport for at least 6months with two consecutive blank visa pages which should also not be frayed, torn, separated or altered in any other way, last 3 months taken photographs with an all-white background, fully completed visa application form, letter of invitation, proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.

Visa-free citizens include Benin, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cook Island, Dominica, Gambia, Haiti, Mauritius, Micronesia, Niue, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Zimbabwe.

Visa-on-arrival citizens include citizens of Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Kenya, Macao, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Palau, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Zambia.

News

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park Vs. Uganda’s Bwindi and DRC’s Virunga

October 19, 2022

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