Virunga National Park
Natural SceneryVirunga National Park offers mountain gorilla permits for 400 USD, a fraction of the cost in Rwanda. Africa's oldest park covers 7,800 square kilometers of terrain.
Suggested: 48h
Nyiragongo
Natural SceneryMount Nyiragongo stands 3,470 meters tall in DR Congo, featuring a massive active lava lake. Permits usually cost $300, requiring a special Virunga tourism visa.
Suggested: 12h
Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Natural SceneryEastern Lowland gorilla permits in Kahuzi-Biéga National Park cost 400 USD. This 6,000sq km UNESCO site near Bukavu offers trekking and 3,308m volcanic hikes.
Suggested: 8h
Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Natural SceneryThe 13,726-square-kilometer Okapi Wildlife Reserve protects 5,000 okapis in the Ituri Forest. Travelers find basic lodging at Epulu and pay roughly $50 for permits.
Suggested: 72h
Lake Kivu sits at 1,460 meters elevation on the DR Congo border, offering Tchegera Island retreats and $50 fast boat transfers between Goma and Bukavu.
Suggested: 4h
Goma sits at 1,500 meters on Lake Kivu and serves as the gateway to Virunga National Park. Verify current security and the $105 visa fee before arriving.
Suggested: 6h
Kinshasa houses over 17 million residents and the world's only bonobo sanctuary where entry fees are 15 USD. Learn about Gombe safety and Zongo Falls logistics.
Suggested: 24h
Boyoma Falls
Natural SceneryBoyoma Falls near Kisangani spans 100 kilometers with a massive flow rate of 17,000 cubic meters per second. Learn about Wagenia fishing and Congo River logistics.
Suggested: 8h