Eala Botanical Garden- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

The Eala Botanical Garden, established on February 2, 1900, is located approximately 7 kilometers east of Mbandaka, near the confluence of the Congo and Ruki rivers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Spanning 371 hectares, the garden was founded by Belgian botanist Émile-Ghislain Laurent with the primary objectives of cataloging regional flora and assessing the agricultural potential of the central Congo basin. Over the years, it has housed around 7,760 plant samples, including exotic species such as mangosteen, rambutan, and Brazil nut. The garden also features various sections, including an arboretum, a rock garden (rocaille), a palmetum, and stands of conifers and rubber tree clones.