Okapi Wildlife Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Dr congo, Tours &

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Okapi Wildlife Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; DR Congo; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 72 hours

The Okapi Wildlife Reserve, located in the Ituri Forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, covers approximately 14,000 km² and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 for its significant population of endangered okapis and its high biodiversity. The reserve is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, chimpanzees, leopards, and forest buffalo, as well as 17 primate species, making it a critical area for primate conservation. Over 370 bird species, including the endemic Congo peafowl, also reside here. Despite challenges like poaching and political instability, the reserve remains a vital conservation area, with ongoing efforts to protect its wildlife and support local communities.

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Reviews of Okapi Wildlife Reserve

Emmanuel Odhiambo

2
Reviewed: 2023-03-16

I loved it there, it was quite the experience
Timo

5
Reviewed: 2019-01-12

Enjoy the Rain Forrest here as it’s an incredible journey just to get here to see the pygmies and the wilderness that they live in. I was here 40 years ago and life here has not changed much. Enjoy the Okapi reserve as these animals are rare
The Death Sound “biggie cheese”

4
Reviewed: 2018-11-08

I liked the animals and I went there on a nice day. I think that this is a great experience to see exotic animals.
Joel Masselink

5
Reviewed: 2017-07-19

Beautiful tropical forest paradise. Want a rich multisensory experience? Visit here and take your time listening to the rushing Epulu River, the cicadas humming and the birds singing. Visit the Mbuti in their forest camps and watch them harvest honey. It's an unforgettable place.
Michael-John von Hörsten

5
Reviewed: 2015-08-07

A blissfully beautiful piece of paradise completely cut off from mainstream tourism. If you can make it here consider yourself very fortunate!! Untouched jungle, winding rivers, pygmies, okapis, chimpanzees. Just amazing.