Garumba National Park

Garamba National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa, the park was gazetted in 1938 covering an area of approximately 4, 920 square kilometers. The park was cleared as a UNSECO World’s Heritage sites located in the north eastern park of the democratic republic of Congo bordering South Sudan. The park is largely covered by the grasslands, savannah and woodlands. Garumba national park is part of the Sudano- Guinean savanna zone one of the most amazing ecological zones on the world. The park is home to the white rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, and hippopotamus; the “big four” mammals and houses over 286 specious of birds. The parks provide refuge to the endemic subspecies of the Congolese giraffe, last remaining populations of the northern white rhinoceros, and the mixed population of forest elephants and bush elephants. It also home to the purely savannah lion species, the spotted hyena, many antelopes, bongo, hogs, chimpanzee, and the small diurnal primates. The Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation manages the National Park.

Wildlife watching

Garamba National Park doesn’t disappoint when it comes to animal viewing! Wildlife watching is one of the most captivating activity offered to visitors on a Congo wildlife safari in Garamba national park. The park is blessed with a variety of mammal’s species that will amazed you during your safari in the park. during your Congo wildlife excursion in Garamba national park  you will have  chance of spotting variety of wildlife such as bush elephants, buffaloes, Kordofan giraffes, antelopes, mongoose, hippos, forest hogs, golden cats, warthogs, olive baboons, vervet monkeys among so many others and on a lucky day, you may chance to spot a lion

Guided forest walks

The Garamba National Park harbors a wide range of fauna and flora with over 1000 tree species, large herds of wildlife and bird species which are best explored on foot during guided forest walks. Forest walks in the park offers visitors with a deep connection with the nature.  The park has well developed trails, passing through amazing vegetation cover, forests and rivers in the park. While on your Conngo-guided forest walks in the park, you will be enriched you with a variety of animals like mongoose, butterflies, different plant species, hippos and several primates.

Bird watching

Bird watching safaris in the park is an enthralling adventurous activity offered to many visitors in a Congo wildlife safaris in the park. The park is a home to over 300 species oif birds making it the birders haven. During your birding safari in the park , you will get to spot different kinds of birds such as Egyptian Goose, Helmeted Guineafowl, Harlequin Quail ,Heuglin’s Spurfowl ,Red-eyed Dove ,Vinaceous Dove Laughing Dove ,Black-billed Wood-Dove ,Blue-spotted Wood-Dove African Green-Pigeon ,Black-bellied Bustard ,White-crested Turaco, Eastern Plantain-eater ,Senegal Coucal ,Klaas’s Cuckoo, Standard-winged Nightjar Cuckoo ,Plain Nightjar, Long-tailed Nightjar, Square-tailed Nightjar ,Alpine Swift ,Little Swift, African Palm Swift ,Senegal Thick-knee, Egyptian Plover among others

Boat excursions

Boat excursions in the park offers visitors with a remarkable nature experiences. Boat excursions in the Congo basin offers visitors with opportunity to see both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife. Boat excursions are one of the best adventurous safari and rewarding, often done along Garamba River and River Dungu. During the boat trip you will get a chance of spotting several water animals such as hippos and variety of bird species as well and stunning riverine vegetation covers.

Fishing

Fishing in Garamba National Park is one of the astonishing activity that most visitors on a Congo safari enjoy while in the park, the park is home to the stunning rivers and lakes offering the best to the visitors interested. Fishing in Garamba National Park is mostly conducted on river Garamba .visitors while on a Congo fishing safari in the park learn different types of the fishing methods used and different kinds of fish caught such as tilapia, lates niloticus Momyrus, Distichodus, Clarias, Hydrocynus, Alestes among others .visitors planning to take part in this fascinating activity should move along with their own fishing gears.

 Cultural Experiences

 Garamba National Park is located in an area inhabited by indigenous communities, such as the Mbororo and Lese people. Visitors while on a cultural tours in the park gets a chance to be amazed with different cultural experiences, such as visits to local villages, provide insights into traditional lifestyles, customs, and cultural practices among others .

Best time to visit Garamba National Park

The best time to visit Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is during dry season which runs from June to September and then from December to mid- February . During this period, vegetation is less dense, making it easier to spot animals.

How to access the Garamba National Park

Accessing Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be both by air or road transport means. The most convenient way to the park is by air transport, visitors normally charter domestic flight to Aru and before proceeding to Nagero which is the launch point for safaris in the park. Some visitors opt to drive to the park by road and they spend the entire day crossing over stunning landscape including crossing through Congolese Rainforest.

Accommodations safaris in Garamba National Park

Garamba National Park offers a lot of accommodation option to its visitors, ranging from luxury, to mid-range and camping options. Some of the accommodations safaris in the park includes, La tromptee hotel, Garama hotel, new cosmos hotel, among others visitors can arrange camping tents within the park through authorized tour operators like Explore Rwand Tours or directly with park authorities. Camping provides an immersive wilderness experience and allows visitors to connect with nature while staying in close proximity to wildlife habitats. While planning the take camping experience in the park, you will be allocated by Park rangers to accompany camping groups to ensure safety and provide guidance.