The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is found in the heart of Africa sharing boundaries with Congo Republic, Rwanda, Sudan, Angola, Central African Republic (CAR), Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda…it is really a big country. The country is embedded in awesome tropical rainforests stretching to the borders of Rwanda and Uganda, scenic volcanic mountains shared with Rwanda, mineral rich regions such as Katanga, and the lower Congo River basin that sustains wildlife within the DR Congo. Tourist on DR Congo holidays and travel should look forward to a fascinating country and more so embrace mountain gorilla trekking in south eastern Congo

Tourist Attractions

There are a few national parks in DR Congo with Kahuzi-Biega National park and Virunga National park from Kivu being more famous than others. These share boundaries with Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda and are particularly protected areas for mountain gorillas.

Nyirangongo volcano is the home of Mountain gorilla trekking in Congo in Virunga National park. Other national parks in DR Congo from the Congo Basin area include Garamba, Salonga, Okapi wildlife reserve and Maiko National park

The Congo River basin occupies a large part of Congo fringed by lush rain forest. Take a cruise on the river Congo in a boat from Kinshasa to Kisangani.  Epulu river is a tributary off the Congo river and is good for fishing.

The “Academie des Beaux-Arts” is often considered a touristic site and is in itself and with its gallery a good place to meet the famous artists of this country. The central Market of Matonge in Kinshasha is a fascinating place to visit, good for fresh food supplies, souvenirs and gift items.

Other interesting places and tourist destinations in DR Congo include Kisantu botanical gardens, Symphonies Naturelles in Kinshasha and AAC Bonobo Nursery Sanctuary in Kinshasha. This sanctuary protects and cares for orphaned chimps, Bonobs (pygmy chimps) and other endangered apes that are rescued from poachers.

When to go

DR Congo tours are perfect all through the year. However remember that it lies in a tropical equatorial region with high records of rainfall. The region is malarial zone and you need your Malaria drugs and prescription. It is not safe in any way to visit Congo by your self, get DR Congo tours and travel packages from different Congo tours and safari operators inclusive if DR Congo flights, hotels in Kinshasha or from any other city a

Enjoy your DR Congo tours and holidays

 

 

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