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 …

Of recent gorilla trekking is one of the trending safari activities in Africa but do you have an idea of what the activity is? No need to worry, you can find all details here Gorilla trekking is a safari activity in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo which involves hiking to the gorilla habitat in search of …

On the 15th of February 2019, Virunga National park is opening again for Congo safaris to the park after about eight months of not operating. There has been a new face created for the park as it plans to re-open and this includes new packages that tourists can undertake at the moment. In total, 7 …

After eight months since the management of Virunga National Park took a profoundly difficult decision to close the park, Congo’s Virunga National Park to re-open on 15th February 2019 for tourism. The 3,000sq.mi park founded in 1925 is Africa’s oldest national Park renowned as the prime Congo gorilla trekking safari destination since it hosts the …

Virunga national park is the only home to mountain gorillas in Congo and definitely each Congo gorilla safari tourist’s best destination. Planning for a safari in Congo’s Virunga national park can be done along with other activities in either Congo, Rwanda or Uganda (the countries are adjacent to each other). The gorilla safari can be …

Days That Suit a Congo Gorilla Tour Situated east of the Atlantic Ocean, Congo is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa by area and is home to both mountain and lowland gorillas. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the mountain gorillas are in the Virunga national park within the Virunga mountain chains adjacent to Mgahinga …

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the only home to mountain gorillas in West Africa. It’s the only country in the world with both the mountain and lowland gorillas in two different national parks. Virunga national park is home to the mountain gorillas and Kahuzi Biega national park is home to the lowland gorillas. There …

Virunga national park in Congo is the most popular destination for Congo gorilla trekking safaris because of the mountain gorillas alongside Kahuzi Biega national park that is home to the lowland gorillas. Virunga national park has other beautiful attractions that have for long been neglected concentrating more on the mountain gorillas. The major other two …

A Brief About Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most Magical Africa safari destinations. The Countryside of Democratic Republic of Congo is occupied with a multitude of colorful flowers, Flourishing fruits and Luscious green plants which make it very conducive for leisure and travel. Congo is one of the un touched …

A gorilla trekking safari in Congo is like any other safari in tropical Africa. However, this is not a safari to the beach or just a day tour within a city, it’s a gorilla trek and for a great experience you need to plan prior. There’s need for ideas about Congo gorilla trekking safari rules, …

The Two Congo Gorilla Safari Parks If your planning to go for a Congo gorilla safari and your specific on which kind of gorillas you want to trek, make sure you know the right destination. Congo has both the mountain and lowland gorillas but surely from their naming they don’t have the same habitat. There …

Gorillas Habitats in Congo Congo gorilla safari encounters are so rewarding since it’s the only home in West Africa with both mountain and lowland gorillas. The mountain gorillas in Congo are found within Virunga national park in Virunga massif. Uganda’s Mgahinga national park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park are located on the same massif. The …

How The Mountain and Lowland Gorillas Are Different? The mountain and lowland gorillas are the largest world living primates. The gorillas survive in two different species of eastern and western gorilla with each having two other sub species. Eastern lowland and mountain gorilla are sub species of the eastern gorilla. Western lowland gorilla and Cross …

Gorillas are well known to be existent in only three African countries of the world and Rwanda takes pride in being one of the homes to these rare species of the wild. Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is a top tourist activity in the country and had a total of about 1.3 million tourists in 2017. …

Gorillas are the largest primates that fall under the Ape category. They are the only animals that possess a 95% DNA of human beings. During a Congo safari trip or Congo safari tour, you can enjoy a Congo gorilla safari tour in places like Kahuzi Biega National Park. Virunga National Park is in the Kivu …

Having a great travel experience is the ideal opportunity for any person who travels to DR Congo. In Africa there is no doubt that you will have a marvelous time while traveling. There are a multitude of experiences or activities one can do to make their trip a memorable one. Take an example of Congo. …

A number of tourists who come for Congo safaris always think that there are only lowland gorillas in Congo. And actually, most tourists always make bookings for gorilla trekking in Congo. Reality wise, DR Congo is one richly blessed country with huge wildlife fauna and flora. Kahuzi Biega National Park is one place that is …

Over the years, it has been a very costly venture to travel with in the African countries via air. Major Aviation Trade has been launched by the African Union to sort the issue of high airfare with in Africa. Sometime back, African countries used to rely on small bilateral agreements which were so limited. Over …

Congo is a very rich country when it comes to matters of wildlife, fauna and flora. And did you know that Congo is one of the largest countries in Africa. It is also bordering quiet a number of countries. Some of which are Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Zambia, Angola, Central African Republic among others. Gorilla safaris …

Africa as a continent has quite an alluring nature and wildlife, fauna & flora. You can’t imagine but hundreds of thousands of people travel for safari holidays to Africa to experience a true moment with wildlife. People travel to fascinating/unique countries such as Congo. In DR Congo, tourists come for Congo safaris, they also enjoy …

Africa is known to be the second largest continent in the whole world. It has beautiful countries that leave tourists marveled whenever they visit. Most of these African countries have breathe taking landscapes, wildlife fauna and flora that leaves you great memories. Countries like the Democratic Republic of Cong has eye catching places like the …

Gorillas/chimpanzees are primates that have a rating of 95% DNA to humans. Congo gorilla safaris expose you the human-like creatures. They are hairy primates with a hairless face. They have big chests and long shoulders. Gorillas have relatively long arms with large fingers at the end. They also have a ridge of bone running from …

Ever been interested in going for a gorilla safari in Congo? There are quite a number of places on a Congo safari tour that will leave you marveled. You can have an ultimate gorilla safari to Congo in places like Kahuzi Biega National Park, Virunga National Park and with in the Kivu premises. Virunga National …

The great Virunga National Park is one of Africa’s oldest national park. It is located east of Congo. It borders Queen Elizabeth National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda that are Uganda safari tour site destinations and also borders Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda which is a Rwanda gorilla safari stop point for …

Silverback gorillas are a type of gorillas that are ranking 95% DNA share with humans. Besides other factors that might cut across, the population of gorillas and silverbacks in particular is drastically decreasing. This is because of the way human behavior has greatly affected their lives. We roughly have 700silverbacks left in existence. Trekking silverback …

Positioned at 90 minutes transfer from the Goma town, Mikeno Lodge is an up market Congo Gorilla Safari Lodge that offers unmatchable accommodation in Virunga National Park. Marked by Luxury Bungalows and lush restaurant, Mikeno Lodge is surrounded by the dense equatorial jungle of Democratic Republic of Congo and the Virunga Mountain Chain that is comprised of …

Uganda, Rwanda & Congo (DRC) are blessed to be the only World countries with the best gorilla tracking experience that tourists enjoy while on their Gorilla safaris. A unique Gorilla trekking in Uganda experience  is enjoyed in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, in Rwanda it is done in Volcanoes National Park, while in …

Scientifically referred to as Gorilla beringei graueri, the Eastern Low land Gorillas are  one of the prime Congo gorilla Safari products known to be the largest of all gorilla sub species. The Eastern Low land Gorillas are differentiated from other gorilla sub species by its large hands, stocky body and short muzzle but despite the …

Kahuzi Biega National Park (Parc National De Kahuzi Biega) is located in South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a proud home to the largest gorilla species known as Eastern lowland Gorillas or the Grauer’s gorillas always sought after during Congo gorilla safaris and tours. The Eastern lowland Gorilla is one of …

The Kahuzi-Biega National Park, also known as Parc National De Kahuzi-Biega is situated in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, 40 km away from the bustling town of Bukavu in southern Kivu province, at the south western border of Rwanda and is one of the outstanding Congo safari sites. The park was established in 1970 to …

Mount Nyiragongo is a magnificent active volcano with the world’s largest lava lake making it one of a few volcanic mountains offering one of the top hiking Africa safari expeditions. Situated in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Mount Nyiragongo lies within the greater Virunga National park, approximately 20kms north of Goma town and Lake Kivu …

Virunga National Park also known as Parc National de Virunga in French is located in Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa’s most adorable and desirable national park that every traveler interested in Africa safari tour would like to visit in his lifetime because of the notable attractions that characterize it including the world’s critically endangered …

The Eastern lowland Gorillas also known as Gorilla beringei graueri thriving in Kahuzi Biega National Park comprise one of the incredible special primate species explored on Congo safaris and tours. Recorded to be the largest of all gorilla sub species, the Eastern lowland gorillas are marked with large hands, short muzzle and stocky body. This …

Thinking of a Congo gorilla Safari tour? With the return of peace and security in the Eastern part of this country,   Congo gorilla trekking tours are very interesting like never before. D.R. Congo presents amazing gorilla trekking safaris in only 2 National Parks, Virunga and Kahuzi Biega National Parks which are home to both Mountain …

The Habinyanja gorilla family is one of the three available gorilla families habituated back in 1997 for human experience for Uganda Gorilla Safari travelers to Buhoma region of Bwindi forest national park Uganda. The group received its first Uganda Gorilla Trekking visitors in 1999. The family has 18 members with two silverbacks, and it derives …

Democratic Republic of Congo a vast Africa safari tour destination, the second largest on the continent and the eleventh on global scale is endowed with incredible natural features that combine to make the Congo safaris and tours beyond the ordinary! The eastern part of Congo comprising of North Kivu and South Kivu Province feature one …

Mountain Gorillas in Virunga National Park always tracked on Congo gorilla tours live in groups also called families and each family is led by an adult male known as a Silverback, which is responsible for taking care of and offering protection to the family/group from all forms of danger or threats from predators or intruders. …

To the South of Lake Kivu, the Congo gorilla safaris tour destination of Kahuzi Biega National Park lies less explored and thus still offering a rewarding off the beaten adventure experience. Orchid Safari Club is apparently the only upmarket facility in this area that can serve mid – high end travelers on gorilla safari in …

Noted to be living only in the Democratic Republic of Congo and always explored on Congo Gorilla Safaris, the Grauer’s Gorillas have had two decades of considerable instability and neglect putting them on the list of the 25 most endangered primates in the world fund.  It is unfortunate to note that for the past twenty …

Following the relative peace in Virunga area in the recent times, the Congo safaris and tours are steadily gaining momentum and thus very significant to make highlight of some of the accommodation facilities that can be used. At 6km from Goma International Airport and within the walkable distance from the Rwanda border at Goma, Hotel …

Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Congo are among the less explored Africa safari adventures which offer the world travelers an off the beaten encounter in the interior jungles of tropical Africa. Gorilla tracking in Congo is carried out in Virunga National Park to the East of the country sharing borders with Uganda and Rwanda. The nearest town is …

For any visitors on Congo safaris to hike the famous Volcanic mountain of Nyiragongo, this information is helpful for a successful hike. This mountains holds the largest crater lake in the whole world. One of the things is to make sure to arrive at the Kibati station – which is considered to be the main …

One of the attractions that can be encountered on a Safari to Congo is the Okapi Wildlife Reserve. This is a World Heritage Site that sits in the Ituri Forest that rests in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearing the borders of Uganda & Suda. Sitting at approximately 14,000 Square kilometers, …

Gorilla trekking in Congo to the Virunga national park has some strict rules and regulations that are supposed to be followed by the travelers on their Congo gorilla safari expeditions. These don’t majorly differ from those of Gorilla Trekking in Uganda or even Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, and they include; group size, the groups to …

Since the Cost of Permits for Gorilla Trekking in Congo is considered to be highly priced, compared to Chimpanzee Trekking Permits, some tourists on a Safari to Congo revert to chimpanzee Trekking as an alternative. The history of Chimpanzee trekking in Congo, specifically in Virunga National Park Congo dates back in 1987s when Frankfurt Zoological …

Following the Civil wars that occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the Independence time, the travel in the destination Congo has been limited and only undertaken by the most adventurous or daring travellers along with businessmen. Fortunately, that Congo is no more. The expanses of Congo stretching from Kinshasa to Goma, the Rwanda …

Bonobos are great endangered species found in Africa that come with the undertaking of a Congo Safari. They were formerly called pygmy chimpanzees, dwarf or gracile chimpanzees however the scientific name is “Pan Paniscus”. Bonobos share 98.7% of their DNA with man and can be referred to as man’s closest cousins. A bonobo can only …

Africa is home to both the mountain and lowland eastern gorillas. They are the largest primates in the world and closet mammals similar to man. Both species are classified as critically endangered as per the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) red list. The Gorilla beringei berengei and Gorilla beringei graueri have similar characteristics but …

The Okapi About Meet the okapi, an animal closely related to a zebra and a giraffe. The okapi bears stripes similar to those of zebras though it is most closely related to the giraffe. The okapi is only found in the democratic republic of Congo in the north east region. Its scientific name is Okapia …