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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

3.9
National Parks · Mountains · Wildlife Areas
Democratic Republic of Congo possesses a wealth of scenic highlights, ethnic diversity, and a complex history. Inaccessible for many years due to conflict, the country once again draws adventurous and confident travelers looking for a different type of vacation. For those who can forego the usual home comforts and quickly adapt to challenging conditions, the rewards of a holiday in Democratic Republic of Congo are numerous--trekking through unspoiled forests, spotting endemic wildlife, and meeting welcoming, inspiring people. Use our Democratic Republic of the Congo trip planner to arrange your visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo and any other destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo that take your fancy.
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    Places to visit in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    GomaTrip planner Best for: Mountain, National Park, Water Body KinshasaTrip planner Best for: Wildlife Area, Water Body, History Museum South Kivu ProvinceTrip planner Best for: National Park Equateur ProvinceTrip planner Best for: Waterfall, Wildlife Area LubumbashiTrip planner Best for: Zoo, Church, Spa / Wellness

    Regions of Democratic Republic of the Congo

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    Popular things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Mount Nyiragongo ©
    Mountain
    Mount Nyiragongo
    Goma
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks ©
    National Park
    Virunga National Park - Mount Nyiragongo & Mountain Gorilla Treks
    Goma
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Kahuzi-Biega National Park ©
    World heritage site
    Kahuzi-Biega National Park
    South Kivu Province
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Lola ya Bonobo ©
    Wildlife Area
    Lola ya Bonobo
    Kinshasa
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Zongo Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Zongo Falls
    Zongo
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Lake Kivu ©
    Water Body
    Lake Kivu
    Goma
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lac Ma Vallée ©
    Water Body
    Lac Ma Vallée
    Kinshasa
    3.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Garamba National Park ©
    World heritage site
    Garamba National Park
    Orientale Province
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours

    Wildlife in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Kasitu Eco Tours
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Kasitu Eco Tours
    Goma
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Virunga Amani Tours and Travel
    Safari
    Virunga Amani Tours and Travel
    Goma
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Okapi Wildlife Reserve ©
    World heritage site
    Okapi Wildlife Reserve
    Orientale Province
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Parc de la Vallee de la Nsele ©
    Wildlife Area
    Parc de la Vallee de la Nsele
    Kinshasa
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Cathedrale Saints Pierre et Paul ©
    Church
    Cathedrale Saints Pierre et Paul
    Lubumbashi
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Serpents du Congo
    Zoo
    Serpents du Congo
    Kinshasa
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Academie des Beaux-Arts ©
    Art Museum
    Academie des Beaux-Arts
    Kinshasa
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Eglise CBFC-Gombe ©
    Church
    Eglise CBFC-Gombe
    Kinshasa
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Cathedrale Notre-Dame Du Congo ©
    Church
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame Du Congo
    Kinshasa
    3.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Paroisse Sainte Anne ©
    Church
    Paroisse Sainte Anne
    Kinshasa
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cathedrale du Centenaire ©
    Church
    Cathedrale du Centenaire
    Kinshasa
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Cathedrale de Kisantu ©
    Church
    Cathedrale de Kisantu
    Kisantu
    3.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Goethe Institute
    Civic Center
    Goethe Institute
    Kinshasa
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Marche Nouveau DAIPN
    Farmers Market
    Marche Nouveau DAIPN
    Kinshasa
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Value Market
    Antique Store
    Value Market
    Kinshasa
    3.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Le Premier Shopping Mall ©
    Shopping Mall
    Le Premier Shopping Mall
    Kinshasa
    2.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions of the week

    Ubuntu Voyages ©
    Cultural Tour
    Ubuntu Voyages
    Goma
    4.8
    Duration: 5h 30 min
    Musée de Kinshasa & Académie des Beaux-Arts ©
    History Museum
    Musée de Kinshasa & Académie des Beaux-Arts
    Kinshasa
    3.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Congo River ©
    Water Body
    Congo River
    Kinshasa
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jardin Botanique de Kisantu ©
    Garden
    Jardin Botanique de Kisantu
    Kisantu
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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