Into the Wilderness of DR Congo – Interestingly in the news most of the time for the wrong reasons, DR Congo is known for its breadth of biodiversity and natural richness, which includes the largest area of primary rainforest in Africa. A journey to the heart of DR Congo is off the trodden path somewhat, but this often results in a friendly welcome and some heart-warming interactions with the local host communities. Journeying to DR Congo has lots of potential for exploration for pioneering explorers looking for unique African holiday experiences.

DR Congo perhaps isn’t for the first-time African traveler, but the country offers some amazing wildlife viewing and cultural experiences. In this part of the world, you have got access to track the only habituated lowland gorillas, wild chimpanzees, walk with the elephants, the birding experience is number one to none in Africa and a variety of other endemic forest fauna and flora make this a must-see destination.

Culturally, the Congolese have rich traditions that remain important in their modern-day world and a real sense of character and charm owing to their rich French colonial heritage. French also being the national language, though there is still a strong sense of African identity that coexists alongside this.

This cultural fusion is more evident than in the capital city of Kinshasa, where the hustle and bustle of market life splash the lively colors of the day. In DR Congo, children’s ways of playing in the streets are the norm welcoming the balmy nights that provide an atmospheric African setting for Congolese music.

The beauty of the country spans beyond the banks of the riverfront, the calmness of a lake, the misty volcanic terrains, or majestically in the density of the equatorial rain forest. DR Congo is a country where only a privileged will have had the honor of visiting as an explorer rather than a tourist.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is an intrepid destination for the well-seasoned traveler. This comes with the best chances to experience some of the most beautiful natural spots in Africa, and see some incredible wildlife arenas

Fascinating activities – Take a walk through the dense jungles, swim in natural pools, take boat trips down the rivers that never end, and also, don’t miss tracking the gorillas.

Explore – A journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo isn’t only about the wildlife, but their habitats too. The experiences are wonderful, with a rich cultural blend to be had; explore the traditional markets, indulge in numerous ports and cities, or simply just take it easy. Rare wildlife – Track lowland gorillas, enjoy walking safaris to see forest elephants and even night drives to see the nocturnal wildlife species.

Yes, we agree that there is so little ecotourism/tourism information out there about #DRCongo but on our list, Mount Kabobo and the Marangu Highlands dominate as we also chill it out and experience the sandy beaches of the pristine Lake Tanganyika.  Situated in the eastern DR Congo, the Albertine Rift Valley is the western arm of the Great Rift System. Its floor is deeply fissured with depressions and craters thus creating Albert, Edward, Kivu, Tanganyika, and Mweru. In DR Congo, this part of the country has the highest and most rugged, striking chains of mountains. One of them is the Mitumba Mountains stretch along the Western Rift Valley and rise to an elevation of 2,990 meters. The snow-covered peaks of the Ruwenzori Range between Lakes Albert and Edward lie astride the Ugandan border and mark the country’s highest elevation of 5,109 meters at Margherita Peak. The volcanic Virunga Mountains run across the Western Rift Valley north of Lake Kivu. All these would leave you with a stronger urge to explore the little-known #DRCongo with #oluokosthroughthelense #toursimheals #ecotourismindrc Now that you know, why don’t you #standwitholuokos #TouismHeals #TourismConnects #TourismUnites #OluokosInRDCongo

As the only country in Africa with two time zones, DR Congo, RDC, Zaire or Congo Kinshasa is rich in natural resources. Boasting the largest forest reserves in Africa; and holds about half of the hydroelectric potential of the continent without forgetting its numerous and unique biodiversity of birds, reptiles, trees, fishes, and much more.