Things to Do in Central Africa

There are 27 attractions in Central Africa. Lake Albert (Africa), large african rift lake on dr congo–uganda border, is the most popular.

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Lake Albert (Africa)

Lake Albert (Africa)

Large African rift lake on DR Congo–Uganda border

Lake Kivu

Rift Valley lake between DR Congo and Rwanda, methane-rich

Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park

Biodiverse national park protecting mountain gorillas

Lake Edward

Rift valley lake straddling Uganda and DR Congo

Mount Cameroon

West Africa's highest volcano and active stratovolcano

Waza National Park

Waza National Park

Cameroonian park protecting savanna wildlife, elephants present

Estadio de Malabo

Estadio de Malabo

Main stadium in Malabo hosting football matches

Pico Basilé

Volcanic peak and Bioko's highest point

Bioko

Island of Equatorial Guinea hosting the national capital Malabo

Annobón Island

Annobón Island

Remote volcanic island of Equatorial Guinea

Corisco

Small Gulf of Guinea island near mainland Gabon

Lake Mweru

Border lake between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

DRC rainforest reserve protecting okapi and biodiversity

Wildlife Reserve

Garamba National Park

Garamba National Park

Large national park protecting savanna wildlife, including elephants

Rwenzori Mountains

Rwenzori Mountains

Mountain range in East Africa with glaciated peaks

Salonga National Park

Salonga National Park

Vast central African rainforest and biodiversity hotspot

Mount Nyiragongo

Mount Nyiragongo

Active Congolese volcano famed for persistent lava lake

Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

Kahuzi-Biéga National Park

National park protecting eastern lowland gorillas and rainforests

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park

Savanna national park rich in wildlife; UNESCO-listed area

Pico de São Tomé

Pico de São Tomé

Volcanic island peak and São Tomé's highest point

Príncipe

Small Atlantic island with rich biodiversity and reserves

São Tomé (island)

São Tomé (island)

Principal São Tomé island with capital and volcanic highlands

Mount Stanley

Ruwenzori peak and one of Africa's highest summits

Zakouma National Park

Zakouma National Park

Chadian national park noted for recovering elephant populations

Wildlife Reserve

Ennedi Plateau

Dramatic sandstone plateau with rock arches and prehistoric art

Emi Koussi

Shield volcano rising in northern Chad's Sahara

Nyamuragira

Highly active Congolese volcano within Virunga volcanic field

Pool Malebo

Broad lake-like widening of the Congo River near Brazzaville

Lake Mai-Ndombe

Lake Mai-Ndombe

Vast freshwater lake in western Congo Basin

Livingstone Falls

Livingstone Falls

Powerful series of rapids on the Congo River

Adamawa Plateau

Highland plateau in Cameroon influencing regional climate

Cape Lopez

Prominent coastal cape and nearby marine wildlife areas

Isolated mountain peak with rainforest-covered slopes

Lake Tumba

Shallow Congolese lake in Equateur, rich fisheries

Chappal Waddi

Highest massif in Cameroon–Nigeria border region

Mandara Mountains

Mandara Mountains

Volcanic mountain range along Cameroon–Nigeria border, biodiverse

Mount Sabyinyo

Tri-peaked volcanic mountain on Rwanda–DRC border.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Congo rainforest national park protecting gorillas and elephants

Lobéké National Park

Lobéké National Park

Protected rainforest reserve in southeastern Cameroon, great ape habitat

Mitumba Mountains

Mitumba Mountains

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo mountain range

Bénoué National Park

Bénoué National Park

Savanna national park along Bénoué River with wildlife

Ilhéu das Rolas

Ilhéu das Rolas

Small islet on the equator south of São Tomé

Idjwi

Large populated island in Lake Kivu

Border mountain straddling Central African Republic and Cameroon

Lake Monoun

Crater lake in Cameroon site of deadly gas emission

Mount Bisoke

Active Virunga volcano featuring a crater lake

Small Equatorial Guinean island off the Gulf of Guinea

Lake Upemba

Shallow lake within Upemba wetlands, biodiversity hotspot

Maiko National Park

Maiko National Park

Vast rainforest national park in northeastern DRC

Pico Cão Grande

Pico Cão Grande

Dramatic volcanic needle rising above São Tomé rainforest

Île Mbamou

River island in Republic of the Congo near Brazzaville

Small uninhabited island off Equatorial Guinea's coast

Kundelungu National Park

Kundelungu National Park

Congolese national park with waterfalls and miombo woodlands

Mount Mikeno

High Virunga peak in DRC, habitat for mountain gorillas

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park

Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park

Vast Congolese rainforest protecting wildlife including forest elephants

Toussidé

Prominent Tibesti stratovolcano and remote volcanic massif

Bouba Njida National Park

Bouba Njida National Park

Cameroonian park protecting savannah wildlife including elephants

Large swampy lake in Likouala, biodiversity hotspot

Ilhéu Bom Bom

Small Príncipe islet known for beaches and snorkelling

Tarso Voon

Volcanic massif in Tibesti Mountains, remote desert peak

Upemba National Park

Upemba National Park

Large Congolese national park with wetlands and savanna wildlife

Boumba Bek National Park

Boumba Bek National Park

Protected rainforest reserve with rich biodiversity

Ilhéu Caroço

Small islet off Príncipe with volcanic rock formations

Mount Kupe

Biodiverse mountain in Cameroon with montane forests

Mount Manengouba

Mount Manengouba

Volcanic mountain with crater lakes and endemic species

Mount Speke

Ruwenzori massif peak near Uganda border, glaciated

Nki National Park

Nki National Park

Remote Cameroonian rainforest protecting gorillas and biodiversity

Andre Felix National Park

Remote national park in northeastern Central African Republic

Batéké Plateau

Savanna plateau of rolling hills and unique ecosystems

Chad National Museum

Chad National Museum

National museum in N'Djamena displaying Chad's cultural heritage

Historical Site

Mountain range in southern Congo with dense rainforest

Lake Fianga

Transboundary seasonal lake near Cameroon-Chad region

Lake Yoa

Saharan oasis lake in Ennedi, supports local wildlife

Lofoi Falls

Remote Congolese waterfall within Haut-Katanga's forested landscapes

Forest-covered hill in Ogooué‑Lolo Province, Gabon

Moukalaba-Doudou National Park

Gabonese national park protecting rainforest and wildlife

Wildlife Reserve

Mount Oku

Cameroon highland peak surrounding Lake Oku and biodiversity

Ilhéu das Cabras

Ilhéu das Cabras

Tiny islet off São Tomé's northern coast

Itombwe Mountains

Itombwe Mountains

Remote Albertine Rift mountains with high biodiversity

Lake Kisale

Lake in Haut-Lomami, southern Democratic Republic of Congo

Uninhabited islet with seabird colonies near Príncipe

Bongo Massif

Remote sandstone massif in northern Central African Republic

Iro Lake

Seasonal lake in southern Chad's Moyen-Chari region

Lagdo Reservoir

Lagdo Reservoir

Large Cameroonian reservoir created by hydroelectric dam

Lake Nzilo

Reservoir on Congo River tributary used for fisheries

Lake Oku

Crater lake on Mount Oku with endemic species

Pico do Príncipe

Pico do Príncipe

Island's volcanic peak and highest point of Príncipe.

Stade Municipal de Kintélé

Stade Municipal de Kintélé

Multiuse stadium hosting national sports events in Brazzaville

Western High Plateau

Cameroon highland region with volcanic plateaus and farmland

Barthélemy Boganda Stadium

Barthélemy Boganda Stadium

National stadium in Bangui hosting football and events

Archaeological Site

Douala Edéa National Park

Douala Edéa National Park

Coastal park protecting mangroves and tropical forests

Wildlife Reserve

Lake Barombi Mbo

Lake Barombi Mbo

Cameroonian volcanic crater lake with endemic fish species

Lake Tshangalele

Lake in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Manda National Park

Protected park in Chad with savanna wildlife

São Sebastião Museum

São Sebastião Museum

Museum in São Tomé showcasing local history

Tinhosa Pequena

Small uninhabited islet near Príncipe, important for seabirds

Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve

Remote Central African national park protecting savanna and wildlife

Batéké Plateau National Park

Protected national park preserving Batéké savanna and forests

Small Cameroonian crater lake, endemic fish species present