Congo Safaris offer one of the most adventurous safari experiences with several activities to indulge in. Congo is blessed to be the only country that is home to both mountain gorillas as well as the lowland gorillas. These differ by nature of their habitat and a slight difference in body size. The mountain gorillas live on the higher part of Virunga Volcanoes that cross through Uganda, Rwanda and Congo that is a joint natural habitat for the gentle giants. The lowland gorillas on the other hand live on the lowland Kahuzi Biega National Park. All of these can be trekked by tourists who visit Congo.
Congo is also blessed with so many other attractions including chimpanzees, primates and an array of bird species. For botanists, the Congo rain forest is one to admire. It is the second largest supplier of oxygen to the planet after the Amazon forest.
Mount Nyiragongo is also one of the top highlights for Congo. The active Volcano has been such a great experience for hikers to the top of the volcano as well as spending a night on the top of the Volcano. This was until the eruption in 2019 that the Nyiragogngo hike was put to hold as studies on this active volcano go on. With its proximity to the Volcanoes National Park, this equally affected the mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Congo.
It is popular that the security situation in Congo is not very stable and very much advisable to ensure that you have latest information before planning to visit. Having a well planned trip with experts would be of great confidence to best plan.
Activities to do
Gorilla trekking safaris in Congo is cheaper than in any other destination. Congo gorilla safaris permits are at USD 450 each compared to the neighboring Uganda and Rwanda that are more expensive. However, even with the low gorilla trekking permit cost, the Democratic Republic of Congo isn’t such a popular destination for world travelers.