CONGO SAFARIS.
Safaris in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is the second-largest nation in Africa. In one of Africa’s least visited safari destinations, Congo safaris offers one of the most daring experiences. Mountain gorilla hiking is the major activity here. The experience of hiking with gorillas in the Congo is still new and intriguing. Congo possesses, after the Amazon Forest in Brazil, the Congo rain forest is the planet’s second-largest source of oxygen. For a long time, the main source of concern for tourists has been the ongoing political unrest. Not every national park in the Congo is risk-free to visit. A select few of them, including Kahuzi Biega and Virunga National Parks, are secure and accessible to tourists. Tropical rainforests in Africa cover more than 100 million hectares, with the Congo Basin housing the second-largest rainforest in the world. The second-largest river in the world, the Congo Nile, flows through Congo.
WHY SHOULD YOU GO FOR CONGO SAFARI?
The mineral richness of Congo, which includes one of Africa’s largest forest reserves, over half of the continent’s hydroelectric potential, and major industrial diamond, cobalt, and copper reserves, may be found there. The country’s tourism attractions serve as the primary draw for visitors. The three gorilla subspecies are solely found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
ANIMAL SAFARIS.
In Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park, both of which welcome visitors and are accessible for gorilla safaris in Congo, gorillas can be found in these wonderful safari destinations. The endemic eastern lowland gorilla, and endangered mountain gorilla, all of which are situated in the Congo Basin. In Africa, the forests of the Congo basin are home to the greatest number of mammals, including forest elephants, as well as birds, monkeys, amphibians, swallowtail butterflies, and fish. The African big five, including the lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard, can be found in Congo.
Another highlight of the Congo is Nouabale-Ndoki National Park, where you may go on a wildlife safari and see lowland gorillas, monkeys, elephants, Grimm’s duiker, spotted hyenas, lions, buffalos, bongos, leopards, and other kinds of forest mammal species.
HIKING SAFARIS.
A hiking safari is always planned on Mount Nyiragongo in Virunga National Park, which is (11,380 ft.) high. The summit of this mountain is thrilling enough on top of it, with views of the red-hot magma erupting from the largest lava lake in the world. The summit, which is the icing on the cake, is reached after a five-hour hike with one rest stop.
BIRDING SAFARIS.
With 1192 bird species, 21 of which are endemic and have been brought by humans, Congo is a refuge for bird-loving tourists. The Congo Basin is the key to this, since it consistently supports more than a thousand different bird species. As one of the world’s top birding destinations, Virunga National Park is a must-visit for bird lovers. While there, they can use tools like binoculars, telescopes, or occasionally just their naked eyes to identify the various species’ characteristics and differences while taking in the natural habitat.
CULTURAL SAFARIS.
More than 200 tribes make up the Congo, and visitors always appreciate the cultural encounters with tribes like the Mbuti Pygmies, who continue to live much as they did over a thousand years ago. Spend a week with the Mbuti Pygmies, and you’ll return home with fascinating tales to share with your friends.
ATTRACTIONS IN CONGO.
Africa’s Big 5 animals, gorillas, chimpanzees, birds, and reptiles are just some of the attractions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The nation also offers cultural experiences, particularly with the Mbuti Pygmies, museums and historical structures in Kinshasa, the Congo River, Congolese music, and Congolese cuisine, Kisangani, Idjwi Island, Mount Nyiragongo, Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage, Mount Nyamuragira, the Lukaya River,
ACTIVITES TO DO CONGO.
The following safaris are available in Congo to tourists who come to the country: chimpanzee and gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park, boat safaris, particularly in the Lekoli River, natural swimming, Morning, afternoon and night game drives while watching nocturnal animals like golden cats, spotted hyenas, rainforest exploration, walking safaris, and many more.
ACCOMODATIONS IN CONGO.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has some of the most dependable, comfortable lodge options for visitors while they are in the country. These lodging options are divided into Budget, Mid-range, and Luxury categories, with campsites being further divided into Special Campsites and Public Campsites. Examples of these lodges includes Mikeno Lodge, Lulimbi Tented Camp, Tchegera Island Tented Camp, Goma Serena Hotel, and others.
BEST TIME TO VISIT CONGO.
The greatest time to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo is during the lengthy dry season, which lasts from May to September. The driest months are July and June. These months also see a minor drop in temperature. The dry season is shorter between January and February. However Congo, like much of central Africa, is frequently cloudy and humid, so don’t anticipate sunshine and a clear sky. The higher elevations of the Virunga and Nyiragongo volcanoes will offer a much-needed break from the stifling heat.
