DRC Safari

Congo safaris or Congo tours include primate tracking i.e Bonobo monkeys, Chimpanzees, and Congo gorilla tours (Congo gorilla safaris) taking you gorilla trekking in Congo to Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park, Mount Nyiragongo trekking and climbing trips, Congo wildlife safaris to the various Congo safari game parks, community and Congo cultural tours to the various Congo native communities, birding/birdwatching as well as scenery viewing in the magnificent landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Before you book any of our Congo safaris, we provide you with information about:- the best Congo safari price and how to get value for money, how to get the Virunga national park gorilla permit, the brief/background of Virunga national park & Nyiragongo volcano, and her climbing/hiking safari trip.

Our team of Congo gorilla safari experts will explain to you how much does it cost to visit Virunga park for a Virunga holiday safari tour, what Virunga National Park accommodation to book based on your wish and budget, how to get the Virunga park visa & the best time to visit Virunga National Park, Kahuzi Biega and other tourist destinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

We organize the best Congo safari tours at affordable Congo gorilla safari prices. We customize your Congo gorilla tour based on your Congo Gorilla safari budget as witnessed by many of our Congo safari Tripadvisor satisfied clients. Enjoy an affordable Congo safari to Virunga National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park, etc as well as to all Congo national game reserves.

Congo Gorilla safaris / Mountain Gorilla trekking in Congo are done in Virunga National Park-Positioned in Central Africa. Congo gorilla tours, as well as Mount Nyiragongo Volcano, climbing – hiking safari tours are among the most authentic Congo safaris (African safari) adventures that tourists can ever undertake majorly because of her less exploited virgin wilderness.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has passed through a series of names including Belgian Congo from 1908 to 1960 and Zaire from 1971 to 1997. DR. Congo borders a range of African countries including the Central African Republic and South Sudan in the north, the Republic of the Congo to the North West, Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola to the south-west, Zambia to the south, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda to the east providing for East Africa combined safaris

Kahuzi Biega National Park

Kahuzi Biega National Park is a re-known UNESCO world heritage site featuring the concentration of eastern lowland gorilla subspecies scientifically known as Gorilla berengei graueri. Covering a geographical spread of 6,000km2, Kahuzi Biega is positioned in South Kivu Province to the west of Albertine rift featuring an elevation of 700 to 3,300m. The 10% of the park landscape is composed of high Mountains featuring extinct Volcanoes including Mount Kahuzi and Mount Biega from the park is named.

The formation to Kahuzi Biega National Park emanates from the establishment of a Zoological Reserve in 1937 on Mount Kahuzi with the aim of protecting the eastern low land gorillas by the Belgian colonial government.

Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park located in the Eastern direction of Democratic Republic of Congo at the border of Uganda is a worldly known World Heritage site as declared by United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) which is not only Africa’s oldest park but also the most biologically diverse of all protected areas on the continent of Africa. Covering a geographical landscape of 7800km2 about 3000 square miles, the Virunga National Park features extensive savannah, dense forest jungle, erosion valleys, lava plains, active volcanoes and Mountain Rwenzori with its glaciers as viewed in safaris and tours in Congo.

Security: The DRC is a large and diverse country with a complex security situation. There are active armed conflicts in some parts of the country, and there is a risk of crime and violence in others. It is important to be aware of the security situation in the areas you plan to visit and to take appropriate precautions.

Health: The DRC has a high risk of malaria and other tropical diseases. It is important to take malaria medication and to be aware of other health risks before traveling to the country.

Culture: The DRC is a culturally diverse country with a rich history and heritage. It is important to be respectful of local customs and traditions while traveling in the country.

Transportation: The DRC has a limited transportation infrastructure. It is important to plan your travel carefully and to allow plenty of time for travel between destinations.

Cost: The cost of living in the DRC is relatively low. However, it is important to budget for the cost of transportation, accommodation, food, and activities.

Get a visa in advance: Visas can be obtained from the DRC embassy or consulate in your home country.

Pack light: The DRC has a hot and humid climate, so you will only need to pack light clothing.

Bring a first-aid kit: This is essential in case of any medical emergencies.

Learn some basic French: French is the official language of the DRC. It is helpful to learn some basic French phrases before traveling to the country.

Be patient: The DRC is a developing country, and things may not always go according to plan. It is important to be patient and to expect some delays.