DR Congo is a travel destination in Middle Africa. Its capital is Kinshasa. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in DR Congo
Virunga National Park (natural, North Kivu) — UNESCO Africa's oldest park — mountain gorillas, active Nyiragongo volcano, and okapi forest.
Mount Nyiragongo (mountain, North Kivu) — Active stratovolcano with the world's largest lava lake — crater-rim camping is an unforgettable adventure.
Okapi Wildlife Reserve (natural, Ituri) — UNESCO rainforest sanctuary — the elusive okapi plus forest elephants and 17 primate species.
Congo River (natural, Kinshasa) — Second-longest river in Africa — river-boat journeys from Kinshasa to Kisangani through virgin jungle.
Kinshasa (city, Kinshasa) — Vibrant megacity on the Congo — music scene of Rumba Congolaise, Académie des Beaux-Arts, and Marché de Kinshasa.
Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary (natural, Kinshasa) — The world's only bonobo rehabilitation sanctuary — observe our closest relatives at forest release sites.
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park (natural, South Kivu) — UNESCO highland park — only place on earth to trek free-ranging eastern lowland gorillas.
Boyoma Falls (natural, Tshopo) — World's highest-discharge waterfall system — seven cataracts on the Lualaba River.
Luki Biosphere Reserve (natural, Kongo Central) — Remnant lowland forest with colobus monkeys, forest buffalo, and rare orchids.
Goma (city, North Kivu) — Gateway city between Lake Kivu and Virunga — lava-rock streets and vibrant lakefront fish market.