Congo Safari, Where To Go, What To See, Tour Packages and Cost
Find all the highlights of Congo safari tours include the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park , Eastern Lowland Gorillas , Chimpanzee Tracking , 12 National Parks and wildlife reserved , over 1000 bird species, 330 mammals like forest elephants, Savannah elephants . This is the most updated Congo safari guide about safaris in Congo , from Trusted safari companies to activities, destinations.
Why visit Democratic republic of congo?
Congo/Zaire is one of the best safari destinations in Africa that is mostly known for the primates and the two active volcanoes in the world( Nyiragongo & Nyamuragira Volcano), Recently featured a top destination in National Geographic and Lonely Planet, Congo safari tours cover more than 12 new Virgin destinations in Africa with in the central Africa. Everyday here is genuinely an African Gorilla Adventure. Dont miss to visit the Eastern Lowland Gorillas & mountain gorillas while booking a gorilla trekking safari to congo. climb Nyiragongo, Mount Kahuzi and even visit the lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary on 7 Days Congo Gorilla Trekking Safari holiday once booked with a trusted Tour Operator.
Why Visit Democratic republic of congo for a Safari ?
Apart from congo being known for some instabilities, Democratic republic of congo is ranked among the top destinations to be visited in africa while seeking for a Primate Safari Adventure as its known to be the only destination in the world where Eastern Lowland Gorilla Trekking can be made and that’s in Maiko National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park all located in the itombwe mountains. Apart From the Eastern Lowland Gorillas, its the best home for the Mountain gorillas which are found in the Virunga massif region shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Congo, Mountain gorilla Trekking is done in Virunga National Park.
While on Congo safaris, taste a number of local fruits and you’ll get the pineapple here is unparalleled in flavor, additionally you can eat the nice, juicy, mangoes, papaya which taste very nice fruity they are full of flavor and also don’t miss out on the Jackfruit, the nearest thing to honey in any fruit.
What To See On Congo Safari Tour ?
Congo is known for the Amazing views of Mountain Gorillas, Eastern Lowland Gorillas and chimpanzees, Wildlife viewing in congo is more recommended in the Katanga Province where there is Upemba National Park, Kundelungu National Park, Culture is at its peak in the region, There is so much to see and do while on Congo safaris.
How Much Does a Congo Safari Cost ?
In congo, all Congo Safaris include the gorilla permit & the nyiragongo Hiking Permit, A gorilla permit per person costs for $ 400 and the Nyiragongo permit costs 300. In Goma accommodation ranges from 80 to 450 depending on where you choose to stay, In Bukavu, it Ranges from USD 50 to 350 USD in the luxury .
If the Traveler selects to visit Gorillas in Congo, a simple 3 Days gorilla safari can costs around USD 1200p/p, 3 Days Nyiragongo Hike costs Around 1000p/p including the congo tourists Visa to enable you enter the country yet the 7 Days Congo gorilla Safari can cost around 3500 USD including the visa and all the activity fee, In congo the most visited national parks are Kahuzi Biega and Virunga National Park.
Sample Trips
3 Days Gorilla Safari——-USD 1200
3 Days Nyiragongo Hike —USD 1000
7 Days Congo Gorilla Safari—- 3500 USD