Top 20 Experiences in democratic republic of congo
Exclusive Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Tour
If there is one place you absolutely must visit in Kinshasa, it’s this one of sure: Lola Ya Bonobo, the great sanctuary for Bonobos, a species of apes that, like the chimpanzees, is closely related to humans! Due to environmental pressures and poaching, the Bonobos are an endangered species - a situation that led to the creation of this wildlife reservation whose aim is to protect these friendly creatures. The Bonobos, our closest living relatives, with more than 99% identical DNA, are protected in a special preserve outside Kinshasa. Lola ya Bonobo is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos. This stunning and cute eco-tour provides a rich, educational experience. Bonobos are found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Go for a tour of the area, and enjoy the fascinating local flora and fauna. * Visit the amazing Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary, a paradise for apes with a professional guide * Meet the beautiful families of the Bonobos and understand the way they live
Best Private City Highlights Of Kinshasa Tour
Discover Kinshasa's vibrant culture and history on a private tour of the city that explores local landmarks, a bustling market, and the banks of the Congo River. Traveling with a local guide, you'll learn the stories behind each place you see. What is the story of the Theatre de verdure? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? Kinshasa is one of the largest cities in Africa. Buzzing with energy & bustling with activity, Kinshasa has a lot to offer visitors, from the diversity in the flora & fauna to the several cultural sites embedded in history. Kinshasa is a place where nature has kept its beauty unspoiled, a city to experience, rather than visit. Visit major attractions of the city including Theatre de verdure, Academy of Arts, Congo River, Parc Kadima’s Pride of Africa, and many more on this exclusive tour. *Visit top landmarks and city highlights *Half-day Kinshasa sightseeing tour with a local guide *Learn the story behind DRC's independence
Kisangani City Tour
Consequently, the Kisangani City Tour will help you exploring this city that has confirmed itself as a strategic position during the colonization. The impressive colonial architectures, unique dryland forest, flooded forest and swampy forest, in-person contacts with people culture and life, breathtaking falls as well as an unmatched experience on Congo River are set of what the Tour of Kisangani is offering. The visit has two sequences of 3 to 4 hours each. The first is about the tour of Kisangani, while the second is about Mbiye Island Visit.
Romantic tour in Mbuji-Mayi (Bakwanga)
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. It is the third largest city in the country. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Did you know that as a commercial center, Mbuji-Mayi handles most diamond mining, panning, and production in the Congo? The city had always been a major source of the world's diamonds and that did not change after independence. Mbuji-Mayi lies in Luba country on the Sankuru River. The name Mbuji-Mayi comes from the local language. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
4 days Zongo falls, Bonobos and Kinshasa city experience
Kwafrika Travel 4 days Zongo falls, Bonobos and Kinshasa city experience package brings you to Kinshasa city and its surrounding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It makes you experience the gorgeous 65m-high Zongo falls, watching the water roaring over the precipice into the river will be unforgettable. Moreover, you will visit the Bonobos, our closest living relatives, with more than 99% identical DNA before going for a crash Kinshasa city tour where you will discover Kinshasa's vibrant culture and history.
The best of Kinshasa walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Why does the city have 2 names? What is the meaning of Léopoldville? What legends are hidden in Congo River? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Kinshasa. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places
Romantic tour in Bukavu
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. The city has over 100 art deco buildings that were constructed during Belgian colonial rule and proposals have been made to preserve these so that the city can be a tourist attraction for architecture enthusiasts. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Bukavu has numerous lakeside wharves and boat transport is used extensively in the Congolese waters of the lake. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Magic Christmas Tour in Lubumbashi
Gaze at the natural wonders from Lubumbashi city, and enjoy this magical city from another perspective! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautiful Christmas thematic places. You will love the sound of Lingala in the air as Christmas mood engulfs the city. What is the story of the Cathedral of Lubumbashi? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Galerie d'Art Contemporain du Musee D'Art de Lubumbashi? What makes it so popular? What local products are must taste at Christmas? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Lubumbashi city. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. Fill your heart with the joy and experience the magic of Lubumbashi city with this Christmas tour!
Lubumbashi City Tour
Lubumbashi Tour is an opportunity to walk and drive around the City to explorer with Congo Local Guides the imposing colonial architectures, mainly churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques, foreign and Congolese restaurants. Further it includes a complete learning experience to Congo history from the Lumumba assassination site, the Lubumbashi National Museum, and in-person interaction with local people.
4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
Gorilla trek & Nyiragongo hike is a learning and discovery experience that brings you to the legendary Virunga National Park and the majestic Nyiragongo volcano with the world largest crater lake. The package include transportation, visa, permits and a pick-up from Gisenyi or Kigali upon your arrival and the Goma city tour. We have partnered with a number of local hotels that offer up to 25% on your accommodation if you book the trip through our channel. Besides, we also provide you with a Goma surrounding Villages tour (on request) before or after the Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike that helps you to know more about people and the area.
13 Days Congo Nyiragongo volcano & Rwenzoris mountains hiking (Lava & Glacier))
Kwafrika Travel brings you through a 13 Days Nyiragongo Volcano and Rwenzori Mountain Hiking. In this trek up the mountains, trekkers combine lava with glaciers. Nyiragongo is a beautiful stratovolcano that features the world’s largest lava lake. Rwenzori mountains are the Africa’s third highest peak, the Margherita Peak. Nyiragongo summit is located at 3470 m of altitude while Margherita Peak is located at 5109 m of altitude, the conditions at that altitude are mostly chilly, with the peaks covered in glaciers on many occasions. As you trek up the two mountains, the flora is diverse with trees and valleys of ferns. The trees are alive with many species of birds and animals (Rwenzori Turaco, Guerrezzas monkey, Cercopithecus (Red tailed monkeyguenon) and primates) in the forest. We provide some equipment necessary for the climb like crampons, ropes, harnesses, carabinas, you need to bring good hiking boots, warm clothing warm sleeping bag, and rain gear.
The best of Mbuji-Mayi (Bakwanga) walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Mbuji-Mayi handles most diamond mining, panning, and production in the Congo. Did you know the city had always been a major source of the world's diamonds and that did not change after independence? What lies in Luba country on the Sankuru River? The name Mbuji-Mayi comes from the local language. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Mbuji-Mayi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places
The best of Likasi walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What does the city that has two other names in two other languages, Jadotville in French and Jadotstad in Dutch have to offer? What can you find in the gold mines of this city? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Likasi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places
Romantic tour in Kinshasa
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Kinshasa is the largest officially Francophone city in the world, speaking the language of love. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Did you know Kinshasa has a flourishing music scene which since the 1960s has operated under the patronage of the city's elite? Everyone is dressed in flamboyant dressings. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
3 days Mountain gorilla trek in Virunga National Park
Join Ubuntu Voyages in this safari in the amazing Congo! This life-changing experience with the gorillas will take you to the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga National Park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet and half of all the biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa can be found here! Book this safari to explore some of the finest Africa has to offer!
The best of Lake Kivu walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes? Lake Kivu is approximately 90 km (56 mi) long and 50 km (31 mi) at its widest. Why does Lake Kivu empty into the Ruzizi River? Because it flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Lake Kivu Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places
3 days Kinshasa Congo River and N’sele park experience
Kwafrika Travel 3 days Congo River and N’sele Park package brings you to Kinshasa city and its surrounding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It makes you experience Parc de la vallée de la N’Sele, a park located in the western part of Congo in the commune of Maluku. The park is being populated with more and more animals representing the biodiversity of the Congo. It contains: lions, impalas, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, rhinos, elephants. After experiencing lions, you will go for an majestic and relaxing boat cruise on the Congo River.
The best of Lubumbashi walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Did you know that Lubumbashi is also formerly known in french as Élisabethville? How did it become a fascinating hub for many of the country's biggest mining companies? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Lubumbashi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places
Nyiragongo volcano hike
Nyiragongo is giving a treat to every visitor that climbs her. The lava lake is at the highest it has been for years and now is overflowing its cone with the fissure growing daily with an occasional spew of lava. As you sit and watch the lava flow over the edge, it gives you a sense of what it would feel like to watch an eruption
The best of Kinshasa walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Why does the city have 2 names? What is the meaning of Léopoldville? What legends are hidden in Congo River? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Kinshasa. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it! * You will be guided by a local charismatic guide * You will hear the stories and legends of the city * You will visit the charming places