If there is one place you absolutely must visit in Kinshasa, it’s this one of sure: Lola Ya Bonobo, the great sanctuary for Bonobos, a species of apes that, like the chimpanzees, is closely related to humans! Due to environmental pressures and poaching, the Bonobos are an endangered species - a situation that led to the creation of this wildlife reservation whose aim is to protect these friendly creatures.
The Bonobos, our closest living relatives, with more than 99% identical DNA, are protected in a special preserve outside Kinshasa. Lola ya Bonobo is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos. This stunning and cute eco-tour provides a rich, educational experience. Bonobos are found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Go for a tour of the area, and enjoy the fascinating local flora and fauna.
* Visit the amazing Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary, a paradise for apes with a professional guide
* Meet the beautiful families of the Bonobos and understand the way they live
Discover Kinshasa's vibrant culture and history on a private tour of the city that explores local landmarks, a bustling market, and the banks of the Congo River. Traveling with a local guide, you'll learn the stories behind each place you see.
Kinshasa is one of the largest cities in Africa. Buzzing with energy & bustling with activity, Kinshasa has a lot to offer visitors, from the diversity in the flora & fauna to the several cultural sites embedded in history.
Kinshasa is a place where nature has kept its beauty unspoiled, a city to experience, rather than visit.
Visit major attractions of the city including Kabila Moseleun, Academy of Arts, Congo River, Lubumba Moseleum, and many more on this exclusive tour.
*Visit top landmarks and city highlights
*Half-day Kinshasa sightseeing tour with a local guide
*Learn the story behind DRC's independence
This tour is not simply a village to village look, but a complete learning experience. You will get to experience local people everyday life by enjoying their local food and traditional dance, visit local schools to give you a deep understanding of their education challenges and opportunity, chieftancy to understand how Congo villages are ruled compared to the modern governance, farms to discover how they create wealth and their changes, and orphanage to witness the impact of war on families in rural areas.
This tour is provided by prominent guides and it is a door to access the legendary Virunga National Park. The tour also offers you advantage to buy masks and handicrafts at a good price and immerses you in real local life. You will have to taste local foods and visits local markets and suburbs as well. Booking tour with us provides you with booking discounts to our partners hotel. Finally, we provide pick up from Kigali international Airport to Goma, transport facilities to Virunga (Gorilla) and Nyiragongo volcano. Our tours also open you to visits to surrounding villages like Buhimba, Sake, Mugunga, Bweremana and Minova with full immersive experience.
Lubumbashi Tour is an opportunity to walk and drive around the City to explorer with Congo Local Guides the imposing colonial architectures, mainly churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques, foreign and Congolese restaurants. Further it includes a complete learning experience to Congo history from the Lumumba assassination site, the Lubumbashi National Museum, and in-person interaction with local people.
4-Day Gorilla Trekking and Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
Gorilla trek & Nyiragongo hike is a learning and discovery experience that brings you to the legendary Virunga National Park and the majestic Nyiragongo volcano with the world largest crater lake. The package include transportation, visa, permits and a pick-up from Gisenyi or Kigali upon your arrival and the Goma city tour. We have partnered with a number of local hotels that offer up to 25% on your accommodation if you book the trip through our channel. Besides, we also provide you with a Goma surrounding Villages tour (on request) before or after the Gorilla trekking and Nyiragongo hike that helps you to know more about people and the area.
Consequently, the Kisangani City Tour will help you exploring this city that has confirmed itself as a strategic position during the colonization. The impressive colonial architectures, unique dryland forest, flooded forest and swampy forest, in-person contacts with people culture and life, breathtaking falls as well as an unmatched experience on Congo River are set of what the Tour of Kisangani is offering. The visit has two sequences of 3 to 4 hours each. The first is about the tour of Kisangani, while the second is about Mbiye Island Visit.
Mountain gorilla trek and volcano hike in Virunga National Park
Ubuntu Voyages brings you to the legendary Virunga National Park in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is among the first protected areas in Africa. It is known for its exceptional biodiversity, containing more bird, mammal and reptile species than any protected area on the continent of Africa. In this safari, enjoy a life-changing experience with the gorillas and watch the world’s largest active lava lake.
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends.Why did it change from Stanleyville to Kisangani? How did it become the third largest urbanized city in the country? What makes it so popular for being a centre for television productions, radio, theatre, film, multimedia and print publishing? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Kisangani. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
* You will be guided by a local charismatic guide
* You will hear the stories and legends of the city
* You will visit the charming places
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What does the city that has two other names in two other languages, Jadotville in French and Jadotstad in Dutch have to offer? What can you find in the gold mines of this city? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Likasi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
* You will be guided by a local charismatic guide
* You will hear the stories and legends of the city
* You will visit the charming places