Sports and leisure activities Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Budget & Tips

Nature, parks and wide-open spaces are the core activities to be envisaged in DR Congo. But the reality is that the infrastructure (roads, housing, transport, energy, communications, etc.) is often deficient and doesn't allow you to get around as easily as elsewhere. The direct consequence of this is the difficulty of planning a trip and the considerable costs involved.

But what the average tourist finds annoying is sure to delight the adventure tourist, who can look forward to solving 1,001 hassles. The main thing for him is to be able to explore this magnificent country without a crowd of tourists at his side.

Park visits, big-game fishing in the river, river trips...

What's very local

Lowland gorillas can be seen in South Kivu, in the Kahuzi-Biega park, while mountain gorillas are accessible from the Virunga park in North Kivu. Find out in advance if they are accessible.

Nyiragongo. Climbing to the summit of this volcano (3,470 Mm), spending the night there and contemplating the boiling lava lake is an unparalleled experience.

The Congo River. The mythical backbone of the country.

Your documents please

Apart from the passport of course, consider asking for the necessary authorizations for access to certain sites. To see with the ICCN or the travel agencies.