The following list highlights some of the best places to visiting in Republic of the Congo. So if you are in Republic of the Congo, I recommend visiting the following:
- Kahuzi-Biega National Park, South Kivu, Republic of the Congo
- Virunga National Park, South Kivu, Republic of the Congo
- Mount Nyiragongo, South Kivu, Republic of the Congo
- Lola ya Bonobo, Kinshasa, Republic of the Congo
- Lake Kivu, South Kivu, Republic of the Congo
- Zongo Falls, Bas-Congo, Republic of the Congo
- Gorges of Diosso, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo
- Loufoulakari Falls, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
- Nouabale-Ndoki National Park, Sangha, Republic of the Congo
- Cote Sauvage, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo
- Lake Tele, Epena, Republic of the Congo
1. Kahuzi-Biega National Park, South Kivu
The Kahuzi-Biega National Park is a natural paradise in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This place is especially known for its gorillas and vast expanses of very green nature. Entering the park requires passing through several police and military checkpoints to keep the area as safe as possible. The park is divided into two sections, lowland and highland. Visitors have the opportunity to see other animals such as chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, elephants, buffalo and hirokeros.
2. Virunga National Park, South Kivu
This place has become famous for its mountain gorillas, which have survived the country’s political turmoil. When touring the park, visitors can see swamp hippos, giraffes, buffalo, forest elephants, chimpanzees and many other animals. Virunga Park also offers more adventurous activities. Among them, I recommend climbing the Nyiragongo volcano.
3. Mount Nyiragongo, South Kivu
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Nyiragongo is located at the southern end of the western arm of the Great Rift Valley, more specifically in the Virunga Mountains. It is usually climbed by tourists who want to see the lava lake inside the crater. Travel time is approximately 5 hours.
4. Lola ya Bonobo, Kinshasa
This sanctuary provides care for orphaned bonobos in a unique place in the world. Here the bonobos are cared for and live in a semi-wild environment until they are released back into the wild. The bonobos at the sanctuary spend years in rehabilitation, cared for by their human foster mothers and Lola’s caretaker.
5. Lake Kivu, South Kivu
Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s great lakes. Located on the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, it lies in Africa’s Great Rift Valley region. Waterfront accommodation, bustling markets, forgotten colonial buildings and tree-lined streets add to the town’s charm, so visitors will want to stay here for more than a few days.
6. Zongo Falls, Bas-Congo
Zongo Falls has waterfalls and rivers where you can stand and watch nature. There are also villas for rent around the waterfall. The villa has many things you may need during your visit. It includes a kettle, coffee maker, barbecue area and small fridge.
7. Gorges of Diosso, Pointe Noire
The Diosso Valley of Kouilou is one of the region’s most visited attractions and a national postcard. The site features large ochre rock cliffs, spectacular valleys and dense equatorial forests that characterise the region. It is sometimes compared by many to the Grand Canyon.
8. Loufoulakari Falls, Brazzaville
They are located 80 km southwest of Brazzaville. This waterfall is relatively easy to reach through a tangle of untouched virgin forest and offers an enchanting panorama of the surrounding forests.
9. Nouabale-Ndoki National Park, Sangha
The park contains an intact forest ecosystem without cultivation or human intervention and is home to a considerable number of large mammals. The nature park also has a rich biodiversity with at least 1,000 species of trees and plants and 300 species of birds.
10. Cote Sauvage, Pointe Noire
Point Noire’s best and most popular beaches are located south of town and are known as the “Cote Sauvage”. There are plenty of stalls offering fresh fish and cold beer, and plenty of space to escape the crowds. A great place for surfing, long walks and sitting and breathing.
11. Lake Tele, Epena
The lake is said to be home to the Mokele-mbembe version of the Loch Ness monster from the Congo. Although there are various theories surrounding the elusive Mokele-mbembe monster, its physical descriptions are largely consistent across different histories and eras. The circular standing water and surrounding swamps are difficult to access, but curious visitors come here to try to learn more about the stories.
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