Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Travel GuideThe world's second largest rainforest, the most powerful river on Earth, mountain gorillas in Virunga's mist, okapi in the Ituri, bonobo in intact equatorial forest, and a country of staggering natural wealth and complexity.Key Facts

Capital: Kinshasa

Currency: CDF (Congolese Franc)

Language: French, Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba

Time Zone: UTC+1/+2

Top Places to Visit

Virunga National Park — Africa's oldest national park, mountain gorillas and the Nyiragongo lava lake.

Lola ya Bonobo — The world's only bonobo sanctuary near Kinshasa.

Okapi Wildlife Reserve — UNESCO World Heritage reserve in the Ituri Forest.

Kinshasa — A city of 17 million on the Congo River.

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