Congo Health considerations, Health Considerations for gorilla trekking

Congo Health Considerations

Congo Health considerations, Health Considerations for gorilla trekking in Congo Virunga massif and kahuzi biega national parks, Congo wildlife safaris tours.

The travellers planning a safari to Congo are advised to consult with their doctors for any necessary medical arrangement.

But generally on top of yellow Fever Vaccination, the traveller has to take along Malaria medicine as recommended by his / her doctor.

It is always advisable to have travel insurance or look out for embassy assistance in case of an emergency to advise on recommended hospitals though emergency evacuation to South Africa or Europe is much better if the problem is too serious.

Getting To & Around Democratic Republic of Congo

A range of Airlines connect to Kinshasa from Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis Ababa along with a range of other European cities.

Asia and America have not yet had direct flights to Kinshasa. In DR Congo, the Korongo Airlines is the dominant carrier operated by Brussels Airlines and it flies between Kinshasa and Lubumbashi and Johannesburg.

The African low cost carriers though affordable haven’t reached Kinshasa but once they do, it will be great.

The Plane Charters of up to 10,000 connecting to Basankusu with thousands of Bonobos in the heart of Congo can be arranged either from Entebbe Uganda or Kinshasa.

Democratic Republic of Congo can as well be accessed overland through a range of border posts including Bunagana for Uganda and Goma for Rwanda for those interested in Congo Gorilla Safaris in Virunga National Park.

It is also possible to enter close to Bangui in Central Africa Republic or from Cameroon and these borders are less troublesome so long as you are in possession of a visa.

While entering through Angola is still a challenge due to a range of illegal stops along the road by even people who pose as officials. Crossing at Ndola close to Lubumbashi from Zambia is possible and would cost $40 – $60 for the Visa with no questions. But Lubumbashi is quite far from Kinshasa.

Katanga region has good road access constructed by the French, Chinese and African hands as they seek to connect to the mineral rich region to the ports of Atlantic Ocean at Matadi.

There are buses from Kinshasa that connect to the main towns including Matadi costing $13 and Boma $20.

Congo Visa Information and Airport Hassels In Kinshasa

The travellers intending to take up Democratic Republic of Congo Safaris and tours require a valid passport and tourist Visa.

The Passport should be valid for six (6) months with at least one blank passport page on which the Visa can be stamped.

You require a letter of invitation from your host company in Democratic Republic of Congo which you will attach on the Visa application letter submitted to the local embassy or online at travisa.

The letter of invitation has to specify the period of stay, place stay and contact information. The computer generated flight itinerary from a travel agency or an airline detailing the port of entry and exit from Democratic Republic of Congo is as well required.

Other requirements include; the birth certificate copy and a notarized consent letter for minors, medical requirements especially the International Yellow Fever Vaccination and financial statement with enough money to sustain you during the entire period of stay in DR Congo.

Important to note is that Democratic Republic of Congo is usually given as Congo- Kinshasa to avoid confusion with the neighbouring Congo Republic.

The duration of the Congo Tourist Visa which can be obtained at all accredited Congo Consulates world over is 90 Days for Single entry but Multiple Entry Visas are as well available.

Kinshasa Airport though not so developed handles considerable traffic compared to the Brazzaville across the River.

At Kinshasa, you may have issues going through the Immigration formalities in terms of delay and intensive scrutiny but a small tip can take you through such hurdles.