Democratic Republic of the Congo

The great forests and volcanoes of the Congo basin.

US travel advisory: Level 4 · checked 2026-11-02
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This is a first draft of the Democratic Republic of the Congo list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Virunga

Africa's oldest park, with gorillas and a lava lake.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Mountains · Volcanoes

Mount Nyiragongo

A volcano that holds one of the world's largest lava lakes.

Guide Coming Soon

If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Nature · UNESCO

Salonga

The world's largest forest park.

Guide Coming Soon

On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.