Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rainforest Giants and Mountain Gorillas

Why Visit Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Home to the world's second-largest rainforest and some of the last mountain gorillas on Earth, the DRC offers extraordinary wildlife encounters for adventurous travellers, alongside the mighty Congo River itself.

Top Attractions

1. Virunga National Park

Africa's oldest national park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and the active Nyiragongo volcano.

2. Nyiragongo Volcano

One of the world's most active volcanoes, climbable overnight to view its glowing lava lake.

3. Congo River

The world's deepest river and Africa's second-longest, winding through dense rainforest.

4. Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

A UNESCO-listed reserve protecting eastern lowland gorillas in montane rainforest.

5. Garamba National Park

A remote savanna reserve in the northeast, home to elephants and rare northern white rhino conservation efforts.

Unmissable Experiences

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Trek through Virunga's forests for a rare encounter with mountain gorillas.

Nyiragongo Volcano Overnight Climb

Hike to the crater rim to camp beside an active lava lake.

Congo River Boat Journey

Travel by boat along stretches of the mighty Congo River.

Kahuzi-Biéga Gorilla Trek

Track eastern lowland gorillas through montane forest.

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More information about Democratic Republic of the Congo

The DRC contains the second-largest rainforest on Earth after the Amazon, and is one of the last strongholds for both mountain and eastern lowland gorillas.

Virunga National Park, Africa's oldest, spans glaciers, savanna, forest and active volcanoes, making it one of the most biodiverse protected areas on the continent.

Given the country's size and varying security conditions across regions, travel is best arranged through experienced specialist operators, particularly for gorilla trekking and volcano visits.

The Congo River, the world's deepest, has historically been the country's main transport artery, connecting remote rainforest communities to the capital, Kinshasa.

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