Congo Safaris are not very popular with tourists because exaggerated reports from the media has had a negative impact by scaring away potential visitors. It is true that the country formerly known as Zaire has experienced prolonged periods of instability caused by armed rebellions, corruption and poor governance structures. In fact caution should be exercised while visiting certain parts of Congo which hosts the largest UN peacekeeping mission.

However, we cannot afford to generalize the security situation in DR Congo as we are talking about very large country. Not all parts of the country is unsafe as it is sometimes claimed. The government and park wardens take the security of tourists seriously and visitors should expect to undergo several security protocols and be escorted by armed rangers within and outside the parks. Mountain Gorilla trekking in Congo is usually suspended if the management of the Virunga national park deem it unsafe for tourists.

The country has great tourism potential and the people of Congo are extremely welcoming and friendly to visitors. The country has some of the world’s most beautiful parks that teem with a large variety of wild plant and animal species. The DR Congo is one of the best places to see wildlife in Africa. Visitors on a Congo wildlife safari will bear witness to the stunning landscapes, endless green forest, water bodies and unique species like the elusive Okapi. If total peace prevailed, the country could easily become Africa’s number one safari destination.

What to see on your Congo solo/couple/Group Tours

 Track Lowland and mountain gorillas and hiking the Nyiragongo volcano.
 Spot the endangered but elusive okapi – a cross between a giraffe and a zebra.
 Marvel at the forests, valleys, plains, savanna and swamps or spot Lions, hippopotamus and over 400 bird species.
 Pay a visit to the world’s only mountain gorilla orphanage – the Senkwekwe Gorilla Orphanage near the Mikeno Lodge.