In terms of Congo Safaris and Congo gorilla tours, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is rapidly transforming the face of African travel. The Democratic Republic of Congo (also known as Congo-Kinshasa) has opened up Africa’s biodiverse and thick tropical rainforests to visitors, making these unique ecosystems more accessible than ever before.

The Congo Basin rainforests, sometimes known as our planet’s green lungs, are a significant biodiversity hotspot. It is home to eastern and western lowland gorillas, chimps, forest elephants, buffaloes, hippos, the uncommon bongo antelope, and around 100 other animal species. It is also a birding paradise, with over 400 bird species, including the famed African grey parrot, Speckled Mousebird, Great Blue Turaco, and Narina trogon, among others.

A Congo Safaris tour offers the rare opportunity to explore pristine eco destinations, with gorilla safaris and tours being the main highlight of any tour to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo gorilla tours and Congo gorilla safaris include visits to unique destinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo like Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park, which are situated in the eastern province of DR Congo.

Congo gorilla tours to Virunga National Park usually comprise gorilla trekking, a visit to Senkwekwe gorilla orphanage, and not forgetting, a guide hike to the molten lava lake on Nyiragongo mountain. This can be combined with a safari to neighboring Rwanda or Uganda.

Also, a Congo gorilla safari tour can include a visit to Kahuzi Biega National Park for eastern lowland gorilla trekking, a hike to Mount Kahuzi or Mount Biega, and a visit to Lwiro Sanctuary if you are interested in seeing rehabilitated primates and chimpanzees.