Virunga National Park
Kahuzi biega national park
Congo National Parks: The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the most rewarding countries for travelers to explore while on safari adventures in Africa. The country is blessed with unique flora and fauna, with a number of endangered species, rare species like the okapi, and many other species. The country is the second globally for the countries for the largest rain forest and immense natural resources like gold, cobalt, copper, and diamonds. Unique tourist attractions like the mountain gorillas, the Nyiragongo mountain, which is home to the world’s largest which attract travelers from all over the world to visit the country and soak in the beauty.
For most of your wildlife safaris in Congo, choosing to visit the national parks in the country will give you the chance to explore the flora and fauna of the country. The park is home to 10 national parks that you will get to explore and unlock all the hidden gems and beauty from the mammal species, bird species, to the exceptional views of the lakes and rivers that will make your safari experience quite rewarding.
The national parks in Congo will offer a number of different safari experiences, from primate experiences, hiking safaris, nature walks, and many more. Some of the most notable national parks in Congo that you should not miss out on include
Virunga National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa, famous for gorilla trekking in Congo and the active volcano Mount Nyiragongo. When travelers embark on gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park, they will have access to the endangered mountain gorillas that can be seen when hiking along the Virunga mountains in Congo, like Mount Mikeno, Mount Nyamuragira, and Mount Nyiragongo. While still embarking on your gorilla safaris in Congo, you can visit the Senkwenkwe gorilla orphanage, an orphanage that was established to offer rehabilitation to the orphaned gorillas until they are safe to be released back into the wild. At the Senkwenkwe Gorilla Orphanage, you will get the chance to take care of a gorilla for a day by bottle feeding it milk, cleaning out its nest, and doing other activities that will give you an insight into its life.
Aside from the gorillas, in Virunga National Park, you can embark on a Mount Nyiragongo hike, which gives you access to the world’s largest lava lake at the top of the mountain. Other activities you can embark on include hiking the Virunga mountains, birding with over 500 bird species that can be seen, including the Albertine endemic bird species, and the nature walks that can lead you to several attractions like the golden monkeys, Mona monkey, vervet monkey, Hamlyn’s monkey, and many other primate species.
Another national park in Congo you should not miss is Kahuzi Biega National Park, famous for being home to the endangered eastern lowland gorillas, which are the easiest to track because they live in the lowlands. You can also participate in activities such as birding in Kahuzi Biega National Park, where you can see more than 500 bird species. For travelers interested in hiking adventures in Congo, you will enjoy hiking the dormant mountains, Mount Kahuzi, and Mount Biega for a memorable safari experience.
Other national parks that you can visit include Salonga National Park, famous for the bonobos, Garamba National Park for travelers interested in wildlife safaris, Maiko National Park, where travelers will get to access the Eastern lowland gorillas, and Mangroves National Park for travelers interested in eco-tourism. The park is famous for the sustainable goals it has put in place to save the mangrove forests at the mouth of the River Congo. Lomami National Park is famous for its protection of the forest elephants and bonobos.
For a traveler interested in experiencing a unique African safari, visiting the different national parks in Congo will allow you to experience the wildlife as you participate in various safari activities. Book with us today and let us make your nature’s desires come true.
