Located in equatorial West Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo aka. DRC Destinations house the planet’s second-largest rainforest. Explore the vast Congo River Basin rimmed with glacial mountains and savannah, brimming with an array of wildlife and cultures in your next DRC Safaris.
Top Places To Visit During Drc Safari Holidays
Climb Nyiragongo Volcano
Towering over the city of Goma, this spectacular DRC Destination is a natural wonder that last erupted just eight years ago. Visit the spectacular yet deadly lava lake at the top, during your DRC Safaris.
Parc National de Kahuzi-Biéga
This national park is the star attraction of the DRC Safari. 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.
Track Gorillas in the Parc National des Virungas
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.
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.
Best Time To Go On A Drc Safaris
The DRC climate varies greatly due to its size and topography. The southern highlands are much cooler and drier in comparison to the hot and muggy equatorial river basin. DRC experiences a wet season from April to October, and a dry one from December to February. Whereas in south DRC Destinations, the wet season is from November to March, and the dry from April to October. So, we advise you to plan your DRC Safaris accordingly.
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9 Days Low Land & Mountain Gorillas
Kampala | Lake Mburo | Bwindi Impenetrable | Virunga National Park | Mount Nyiragongo | Gisenyi
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8 Days The Great Virunga Safari
Kigali | Bwindi | Ruhengeri | Gisenyi | Mount Nyiragongo | Grande Barriére | Batwa Pygmy
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17 Days Uganda, Rwanda & DRC
Lake Victoria | Kampala | Murchison Falls | Nile | Kibale National Park | Kibale | Musanze
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Kigali | Nyiragongo Hike | Genocide Memorial | Senkwekwe Centre
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Mount Nyiragongo Hike
Kigali | Mount Nyiragongo | Rwanda
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Goma | Virunga National Park | Mount Nyiragongo | Kigali
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Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
Nyiragongo is a unique treat to every visitor who climbs her. For years, its’ lava lake is at the highest.
Parc National de Kahuzi-Biéga
his national park is the star attraction of DRC Destinations.
Parc National Des Virunga
Virunga, Africa's oldest national park will be the most magnificent part of your DRC Safari Tours.
Inkisi Falls
This picturesque DRC Destination offers a chance to visit the Inkisi Falls (60m high)
Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary
This excellent DRC Destination provides shelter to those orphaned bonobos. Hang with these rare
Idjwi Island
Idjwi Island floats out in the middle of Lake Kivu. At 340 sq km, this DRC Destination
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Frequently Asked Questions
The dry seasons of December, January, and February are the Best Time To Visit DRC.
You must produce a visa issued by the nearest DRC Embassy to your country of residence. The easier way is to apply at the DRC embassy in your home country or country of residence.
Alternatively, you can let us process the visa on your behalf prior to commencement of your DRC Safaris.
Even though the official language Democratic Republic of Congo is French, there are a number of indigenous languages prevalently spoken in all parts of the country including Swahili, Lingala, Kikongo, and Tshiluba.
The DRC lies in two various time zone which is the West Africa Time (UTC+2) as well as the Central Africa Time (UTC+1)
Yes, though you have to be above eighteen years of age. You can purchase alcohol from the various supermarkets, food hubs, and bars.
Yes, tipping is accepted in DRC, though it’s not mandatory. The locals consider it as a polite way of appreciating the good service rendered to you. The amount however solely depends on you. Bear in mind that a 10% service charge is included in all your restaurant and hotel bills.
We do not recommend trying to obtain cash in DRC at this time. Instead, you can bring your cash. (either Uganda Shillings, Rwandan Francs, or US Dollars). Travelers’ cheques are not recommended as well.
It’s possible to visit parts of the DRC safely. Long gone those days when DRC was known to have a “heart of darkness”. Now DRC has opened its door to the whole world with open arms. DRC offers beautiful countryside and some of the continent’s most exciting trekking. But what will appeal you most is the warmth and genuine affection you’ll receive from its local people. However, the eastern region of the DRC is still a little troubled, so tour operators will arrange armed escorts to accompany travelers at all times.
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