Congo Travel Blog | Safari Guides & Travel Tips

The Democratic Republic of Congo offers Africa’s most adventurous safaris – tracking mountain gorillas in Virunga, the oldest national park in Africa, meeting the rare eastern lowland gorillas of Kahuzi-Biega, and standing on the rim of Nyiragongo’s glowing lava lake. Explore our guides below.

Best Time to Visit DR Congo for Gorilla Trekking

When to visit DR Congo – the dry seasons offer the best conditions for gorilla trekking in Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega…

Climbing Nyiragongo Volcano and Its Lava Lake

Climbing Nyiragongo – trek to the summit of Virunga's active volcano to witness the world's largest lava lake glowing in…

Eastern Lowland Gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park

Kahuzi-Biega National Park – the world's best place to track the rare eastern lowland (Grauer's) gorilla, the largest gorilla subspecies.

Gorilla Trekking in Virunga National Park

Gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park – a wild, off-the-beaten-path encounter with mountain gorillas in Africa's oldest national park.

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