Have you ever thought of visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo?

The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in the East African part of Africa neighboring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Central African Republic, southern Sudan, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Angola. The country is one of the biggest countries in East Africa and Africa covering an area of 2.345 square kilometres, almost half of Europe.

Like Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo is also crossed by the Equator which covers the biggest part of the country lying in the southern hemisphere.

Despite the fact that the Democratic Republic of Congo has been disturbed by civil wars for many years, the country is one of the few countries in the world gifted with many attractions and minerals as it is well known for having many gold deposits in the region. It is worth important to note that the country is well-sighted and safe, easily accessible, and open all the time for all visitors who would like to visit it.

Many people have been asking themselves about when to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo but it is important to note that Congo can be easily visited during the long dry season which is mostly between the months of May to September with July being the driest month of the year. This is the best time favoring most of the tourists who are interested in doing activities such as Gorilla trekking which is mostly done in the Virunga National park.

During these months the temperature tends to drop slightly, with a shorter dry period in January and February hence making the country experience sunshine for a short period of time. Like all other Central African countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo also experiences oppressive humidity. However, it is important for our visitors to note that Virunga is able to possess both the highest and lowest rainfall levels in the country, visiting the country will depend on the exact place intended to visit.

For most visitors planning to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is important to note that according to recent figures, the country is one of the countries with the highest frequencies of thunderstorms in the world having some regions experiencing 2000 millimetres of rainfall every year with Kinshasa which is also the country’s capital city receiving 1400 millimetres of rainfall and humidity is very high throughout the year. Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s climate is best determined by its trans-equatorial position despite its variations and its extreme range of elevation which makes snow to be found on the highest mountain peaks.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the countries with the greatest biodiversity in Africa, the country has got many interesting things to see and many things to do while there.

The Virunga National park is one of the parks known for hosting endangered species such as gorillas one of the closest relatives of man, the chimpanzees in Kahuzi-Biega and Bonobos which are chimp-like apes and are only found in the Democratic Republic of Congo which will take you for trekking of the habituated chimpanzee and Gorilla families and have a look of other numerous primates like varvet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, mangabeys and bush babies.

You can also experience the Democratic Republic of Congo’s attractions by hiking the Nyiragongo Mountain which is one of the world’s most active volcanic mountain and you can stay overnight at its peak which is 3,470 meters above sea level from which you will have views of the surrounding landscape and a view of Goma city. Since the place is blessed with many attractions and wonders, you will also opt to see the Nyirangongo craters which are 600 meters deep with bubbling Lava Lake.

The country has also got the Congo river where you can go for a boat cruise that will start from Mbandaka ending in Kisangani a place where even explorers have never stepped before and have a look at different bird species in tall canopies of trees and after there is also the tranquil lake Kivu and have a scenic cruise and Island view.

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