The Congo remains one of Africa’s most evocative frontiers, where raw wilderness and rare encounters take center stage. Deep within the rainforests of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of the Congo, travellers can trek in search of western lowland gorillas, observe playful forest elephants, and navigate crystal-clear streams teeming with life. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the rugged Virunga National Park offers breathtaking experiences—from climbing the lava-crusted slopes of Mount Nyiragongo to standing in awe before families of endangered mountain gorillas. For the luxury adventurer, exclusive eco-lodges and private-guided expeditions reveal the Congo’s hidden riches while preserving its pristine beauty. Remote, thrilling, and profoundly moving, a journey here is not just travel—it’s exploration at its purest.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Congo is during the dry season, when it is a more comfortable time for safaris, is from June to September.