Adventure destination

Democratic Republic of the Congo

DR Congo has major volcano and rainforest adventure potential, especially around Virunga and the Rwenzori fringe, but security and conservation access can change quickly. It is a niche and condition-dependent destination rather than a simple mainstream trekking market.

Democratic Republic of the Congo photo highlights

Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for Mount Bisoke.

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Mountains

Areas in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Linked landscapes

Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

UNESCO World Heritage in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Natural In danger 1980

Garamba National Park

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inscribed in 1980.

  • Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Area Garamba National Park
Natural In danger 1980

Kahuzi-Biega National Park

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inscribed in 1980.

  • Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Area Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Natural In danger 1996

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inscribed in 1996.

  • Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Area Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Natural 1984

Salonga National Park

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inscribed in 1984.

  • Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Area Salonga National Park
Natural In danger 1979

Virunga National Park

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inscribed in 1979.

  • Countries Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Area Virunga National Park