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Top Things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Top 10 Things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 2°52′48″S 23°39′22″E / 2.88°S 23.656°E / -2.88; 23.656
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1. Mount Nyiragongo
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5.0 based on 259 reviews
Nyiragongo is a beautiful stratovolcano that features the world’s largest lava lake. Treks to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano begin at the Kibati patrol post. Park rangers lead all treks and porters (unaffiliated with the park) are available for hire. The time required to reach the summit depends on the average fitness of each group, but typically takes 4 – 6 hours.
Reviewed By Clever-eyes
This is a definite bucket list activity. No where else in my travels have I seen a scene where you are staring at fire but freezing in the same moment
2. Virunga National Park
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5.0 based on 244 reviews
Virunga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the border of Uganda and Rwanda. Virunga is Africa’s oldest national park and is also the continent’s most biologically diverse protected area. The park’s 7800 square kilometers (3000 square miles) includes forests, savannas, lava plains, swamps, erosion valleys, active volcanoes, and the glaciated peaks of the Rwenzori mountains. Virunga is home to about a quarter of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas. The park’s two other Great Ape species, eastern lowland Grauer’s gorillas and chimpanzees, make Virunga the only park in the world to host three taxa of Great Apes. Another prominent inhabitant of the park is the Okapi, an endangered species that resembles a zebra but is more closely related to the giraffe. Large colonies of hippopotami, forest and savanna elephants, lions, and numerous rare bird species can also be found in the park.
Reviewed By RossanaA_11 - Miami Beach, United States
My husband and I just returned from a week-long trip to DRC. We did two gorilla treks in Virunga National Park during our visit. The experience was amazing. We visited two gorilla families - each with babies and multiple silverbacks. The gorillas were active and we were able to see them eat, interact with each other, breastfeed their babies, and generally move about the park. We felt completely safe the entire time we were there as the ranger guide, Julian, and trackers were very knowledgeable and obviously comfortable with the gorilla families. I hope to be able to visit again soon! It was an incredibly rewarding and memorable experience.
3. Lake Kivu
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By 618celiner - Windhoek, Namibia
This is a beautiful lake, We stayed at the Lac Kivu Lodge and at Tchegera Island Camp, both places were beautiful and the food was excellent. At Tchegera Island Camp you can swim in the lake and Kajak. Really worth the visit.
4. Congo River
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 703BillB703 - Bel Air, United States
There are several restaurants and hotels from which one can get a great view of the Congo River, particularly looking from Brazzaville over to Kinshasa. Ironically there is no bridge across to connect these two big capital cities. One can watch local fishermen at work. There is a majestic bridge across the Djoue River very near where this tributary empties into the Congo. The bridge should be seen both in the day and when it is lighted at night. To the east of the city the river divides and meanders through small islands, but just to the west, one finds rocky rapids, giving the Congo both a peaceful and somewhat dangerous character.
5. Lola ya Bonobo
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By SleeplessinSD - San Diego, United States
We had the great pleasure to spend five nights as visitors to this remarkable sanctuary. It is impossible to overstate the importance of the work going on here to rescue orphaned bonobos and integrate them into successful communities. The residential facilities are beautiful, and the meals were superb. As a destination for day visitors, Lola ya Bonobo also offers a chance to observe bonobos and learn about their great importance -- not to mention the fact that the grounds are very beautiful. Anyone who has a chance to visit -- whether for a few hours or days -- should not miss it.
6. Texaf Bilembo
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By alexhX8621FV
As quiet often in Kinshasa, finding the place asks a few efforts but once you are there you won't regret. This place has something unusual. Mixing Congolese history with contemporary art is allready special but bringing this jointly wth a lot of diverse activities, as there are educational lessons on ecology for schools, a sunday-brunch, each month a temporary exhibition putting one local artist in the picture, makes this place unique. On top of it, this all is for free and if you want a drink the prices are democratic. Don't forget before leaving to have a look in the small shop whose assortment is as diverse as the place.
7. Parc de la Vallee de la Nsele
8. Ma Vallee
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Surrounded by the equatorial forest, Ma Vallée is a scenic African lake.
Reviewed By Christian_Yaka
It felt like visiting a little Eden in Kinshasa. If only I previously knew, I would of came in here time ago. To reach it, wasn't the easiest. Had to do it bikes, because the roads weren't ideal for taxis. But that made it even better, the road leading to the park was marvellous. We took a 1hr+ walk around the lac, the water was prestine, the walk path was clean, the air was clean.. It couldn't have been better. Once finished, they have a restaurant inside, the food was delicious, a bit expensive but its worth it. Last but not, entry fee 5$ for adults, 3$ for kids. A must visit place for anyone, with water sports for the young ones, you won't be disappointed.
9. Zongo Falls
10. Galerie d'Art Contemporain du Musee D'Art de Lubumbashi
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By abdonmuk - Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
You need a guide to explain all parts of Lubumbashi Museum : permanent exposition on copper process and impact, archeological findings, local cultures. Very interesting.
