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What to do in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as DRC or DR Congo, is the biggest country in Central Africa. It is a land of beauty, music, natural wonders, and wildlife, which make it an up-and-coming tourist paradise. If you’ve been dreaming of an African adventure, the DRC should definitely be in your travel bucket list.

Fly to Kinshasa and visit the capital city of DR Congo. Stop by the National Museum of Kinshasa. Say hello to the bonobo chimps when you visit them at the Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary. Be amazed by the local wildlife at the wonderful Bombo-Lumene Game Reserve. Then fall in love with the stunning Zongo Falls.

Have the ultimate outdoor adventure when you fly to Goma and climb Nyiragongo Volcano and see its famous lava lake. Forget the pictures, this is a once in a lifetime experience!

Do you really want to see Mother Nature’s green side? Then you should head on over to Goma’s mysterious Green Lake. Go wild when you see the mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park. Then conquer the trails of Rwenzori Mountain Trek.

Go and fly to Lubumbashi to visit the National Museum of Lubumbashi. Check out the fascinating design of the Cathedral of Saint Pierre and Paul. Explore the rest of DR Congo and take as many photos as you want of the picturesque Lake Kivu. Travel to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the lowland gorillas of Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Stop by DR Congo’s Kisangani too for the majestic Boyoma Falls.

When to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo

The best time to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo depends on where you’re travelling in the country. The best time to visit the north of Congo is during the dry season of December to March. The dry season for the south is from April to October, when it’s the best time to conquer the Kinshasa to Lubumbashi route.

Secure a travel visa before you fly to DR Congo, and the best way for you to get it is through a travel visa company. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months on your return to Australia. Just visit Smartraveller for more travel info.

Travelling to and around the Democratic Republic of Congo

You will be welcomed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through several airports. You can travel around the DRC by plane, ferry, train, bus, and by booking tours.

So start packing now, get your passport and book your Democratic Republic of the Congo flights with Skiddoo today!