The present Congo Coronavirus Travel Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aim to establish a WFP Aviation/UNHAS (United Nation Humanitarian Air Service) procedures to be followed when operating in areas affected by the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Due to the volatile situation and the pace of the changes regarding the procedures that apply to …

UNDERSTANDING CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19, THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC The planet is in an upheaval and chaos, as we think today about what to do and how to avoid Coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading any further. This disease began as simple flu in a Chinese town of Wuhan and has now proven to be a global epidemic with …

With about 1004 Mountain gorillas left in the wild, there is no doubt that Africa’s gorilla safaris are the most trending Africa safari activity done by travelers on Africa safaris. Mountain gorillas were only destined to live in three destinations in Africa; Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo. Being the most sought primates on earth, mountain gorilla …

Looking for a comfortable place to stay in with friends & family on your Congo safari! Consider Orchids Safari Club, during your visit Congo as your Congo tour accommodation hotel. With impressive gorgeous gardens overlooking the lake, this comfortable hotel is a perfect destination for all travellers on tours in Congo including family travellers, business …

Virunga National Park yesterday received a new baby gorilla from the Munyanga Gorilla Family. This baby girl is the firstborn of an 8-year sub-adult gorilla known as Seminane. Getting her firstborn baby yesterday upgraded her from a sub-adult to an Adult mountain gorilla in the family. It’s on record that this is the first mountain …

Speculating a gorilla trekking safari in Congo this holiday? Congo is one of the greatest hidden gems in Africa suitable for Africa gorilla trekking safaris besides Uganda and Rwanda. Congo is the only west African country with both the mountain and lowland gorillas. Congo shares the mountain gorillas with countries a few East African countries …

Ihusi hotel is one of the prominent Congo safari accommodation options where travellers interested in Congo safaris stay. Ihusi Hotel offers Congo tour tourists beautiful and smart rooms at affordable prices. Ihusi Hotel is a mid-range hotel in Congo situated in found in Boulevard–Kanyamuhanga near Goma close to the border with beautifully kept promises that …

Bukima Tented Camp is a Congo safari accommodation facility situated adjacent Virunga National Park Congo. This camp was initially a research station however; today it is the main starting point for Congo gorilla safaris in Virunga national park. Basically everything about this camp is just gorillas or gorilla safaris in Congo. At times the gorillas …

With a size of about 4900km² Garamba National Park is a pure Africa wildlife safari beauty situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Garamba National Park Congo has been under the management of the African parks limited (APL) since 2005 and the Institute Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN). This park is a …

Nyiragongo hiking safari Congo After your lowland gorilla trekking Safari Congo inKahuzi Biega National Park, you can also visit Virunga National Park and experience a double gorilla trekking safari in Congo. Virunga National Park Congo offers a mountain gorilla safari tour Congo making Congo the only destination in Africa with different species of gorillas. It …

Lowland Gorillas in Congo is the western lowland gorillas, the largest of all the gorilla species. Found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this central African country is blessed to be the only country with both mountain and lowland gorillas. Mountain Gorillas are found in Virunga National Park whereas the lowland Gorillas are habituated in …

When looking for blessed countries with interesting wildlife in the world, the Democratic Republic of Congo must be one of the top listed countries. Though feared by many because of its instabilities, it is still home to several wildlife in its different national parks that attract tourists for Congo safaris. However, the most popular visited …

Are you travelling anywhere in Africa for an Africa safari? Planning a Uganda safari? a Rwanda safari? a Congo safari or just a tour to another country in Africa. If you do travel, be careful about the places you go to and the people you meet on your Africa tour. We are saying this because …

Are you one of the people that find it difficult to book a Congo safari? Then you have a lot you miss out! The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the blessed Africa safari countries in the world. It is a hidden unique Africa tour gem that offers one of the best fascinating Africa …

Speculating a gorilla trekking safari in Congo this holiday? Congo is one of the greatest hidden gems in Africa suitable for Africa gorilla trekking safaris besides Uganda and Rwanda. Congo is the only west African country with both the mountain and lowland gorillas. Congo shares the mountain gorillas with countries a few East African countries …

Planning to go for a Congo safari on your next Africa safari holiday? Even when you plan to go for a Congo gorilla safari in Kahuzi Biega National Park Congo or Virunga National Park, it is very rare to see sightings of gorillas reacting to bodies of both known and unknown gorillas. This has given …

I trust that there a number of travellers that think that the best Africa safari activity to do in Congo is a Congo gorilla tour. However, this is not true! Congo has lots of fascinating Congo safari activities and destinations to enjoy during your  Congo gorilla safari tour. Idjwi Island is one of the enchanting …

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Do you want to have a truly remarkable moment with the elusive mountain gorillas in their natural dwelling? Well, here is an amazing 3-day gorilla trekking safari that will give you ultimate memories of your gorilla tour Uganda in the incredible Bwindi impenetrable national park. Have An Insight Of What Awaits You On Your Uganda …

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Congo is luckily one of the three countries of the world with Mountain gorillas alongside Rwanda and Uganda. Virunga National Park is the only Congo gorilla safari for both short gorilla safari Congo and long Congo gorilla tours situated within the Virunga massif. The park is home to several Mountain Gorillas that live in different …

Gorilla trekking safaris in Congo are the prime safari activity in the country because of the fact that Congo gorilla safari permits are cheaper than gorilla trekking safari Uganda and Rwanda gorilla safari permits. Virunga National Park is the natural habitat to Mountain Gorillas in Congo whereas Kahuzi Biega National Park is the lowland gorilla …

The Democratic Republic of Congo is blessed to be the only country in the world. Congo gorilla safaris are therefore the popular safari to Congo activity though there’s a debate on whether Mountain Gorilla trekking or Lowland Gorilla trekking is the best activity. Mountain Gorilla trekking is undertaken at Virunga National Park where’s lowland gorilla …

Virunga National Park is blessed to be home to West Africa’s only Mountain Gorillas, making it a top Congo safari destination. Gazetted by 1925 purposely to protect the elusive Mountain Gorillas in the park, this is Africa’s oldest and ost diverse national park. The park covers a total land area of 7800 square kilometers and …

Even before many Congo safari tourists have gathered what is needed to safari Congo, they always ask what the best time for Congo gorilla trekking safaris is. Congo gorilla safaris are an all year round activity however, just like any other activity there is always a recommendable time for Congo tours to the gorilla homeland. …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been known for some time to be politically unstable with civil unrests that saw closer of the popular Virunga National Park in 2018 for about 8 months. Many tourists or travelers always wonder and ask; is it safe to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo? Anything can …

Gorillas are social and amazing apes many tourists would love to encounter on especially Uganda, Rwanda or Congo gorilla safaris. One of the popularly asked questions is; how do gorillas reproduce? here is it about the gorilla reproduction cycle; Female gorillas are sexually mature at around 7 to 8 years of age and can even …

Congo safaris have been made popular because of the natural habitat of the elusive mountain gorillas in the country found in Virunga National Park. Mountain Gorillas were moved from the critically endangered list to endangered but then the gorillas of Congo have seriously been threatened by political instability. To trek a gorilla in Congo, a …

Mikeno Lodge Positioned at a 90 minutes transfer from the Goma town,the capital of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mikeno Lodge is an up market Lodge that offers top notch accommodation in Virunga National Park. Mikeno Lodge is a top luxury accommodation where you can stay during a Congo …

Gorilla trekking is a popular Congo safari activity and one of the most expensive. A Congo gorilla trekking safari permit costs USD 400 per person per trek allowing a tourist a maximum of 1 hour with the gentle giants. Every tourist intending to trek gorillas must posses a valid gorilla trekking permit prior booked through …

Chimpanzee Habituation or chimp habituation in Congo can be done in Virunga National Park. Chimpanzee habituation and trekking/tracking are a day to day activity in Virunga National Park in search of man’s closest relatives surviving in the Virunga mountain. Chimpanzee trekking is done in the forest near the headquarters of the park in the area …

Are Lowland Gorillas Dangerous? Lowland Gorillas in Congo are the western lowland gorillas, the largest of all the gorilla species. Found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this central African country is blessed to be the only country with both mountain and lowland gorillas. Mountain Gorillas are found in Virunga National Park whereas the lowland …

The Rescued Chimpanzee’s Safe Haven- Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary Congo Every living specie would love to be in harmony and grow around a loving and peaceful environment but that’s not just as so. Chimpanzees in Congo face a high threat from poachers as the older ones are killed and sold for bush meat and the babies …

Gorilla Families in Kahuzi Biega National Park-Congo safari news Gorilla trekking is a trending Africa safari activity and when many hear about it, its about Mountain Gorilla trekking though not only the possible trek. In West Africa is a very pristine country blessed to be home to both Mountain and Lowland Gorillas. Congo is the …

How To best Tip on a Congo Gorilla Safari Congo is one of the virtually untouched destination in West Africa so not because of no attraction to bring in tourists but because of the unstable political situations in the past. The most visited safari destination is Virunga National Park because of the fact that its …

If you have heard about gorilla habituation in Africa then definitely it must have been to Uganda’s Rushaga sector south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Many therefore think gorilla habituation is done only in Uganda, however, Congo Gorilla Habituation is one more of an experience rather than the normal gorilla trekking. Congo being the only …

Congo is the only home in West Africa with both mountain and lowland gorillas. Lowland gorillas are found in Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and a favorite place for Congo gorilla trekking safaris for tourists who wouldn’t love to hike. Mountain gorillas in Congo are found within Virunga National Park …