Congo Basin

Region

The great equatorial rainforest. Kisangani is an old river port, Salonga National Park is Africa's largest rainforest reserve, the Okapi Wildlife Reserve protects the rare okapi, and river barges ply the Congo. Check current travel advice before going.

Congo Basin Lake Albert (Africa)Okapi Wildlife ReserveGaramba National ParkSalonga National ParkEbola RiverMaiko National ParkLomako-Yokokala Nature ReserveMbandakaKisanganiBuniaLisalaIsiroBumbaLake TumbaBoyoma FallsGemena

Congo Basin essentials

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French

Where to Go in Congo Basin

City Kisangani KisanganiCongo River city at the end of the navigable river City Mbandaka MbandakaCity located on the Congo River City Bunia BuniaCity in Ituri with diverse wildlife City Isiro IsiroCity in Haut-Uele with rich biodiversity City Gemena GemenaCity in Sud-Ubangi, DRC City Lisala LisalaCity in Mongala, DRC Nature Lake Albert (Africa) Lake Albert (Africa)Large African rift lake on DR Congo–Uganda border Nature Okapi Wildlife Reserve Okapi Wildlife ReserveDRC rainforest reserve protecting okapi and biodiversity Nature Garamba National Park Garamba National ParkLarge national park protecting savanna wildlife, including elephants Nature Salonga National Park Salonga National ParkVast central African rainforest and biodiversity hotspot Nature Boyoma Falls Boyoma FallsSeries of powerful falls on the Lualaba River Nature Lake Tumba Lake TumbaShallow Congolese lake in Equateur, rich fisheries
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Congo Basin at a Glance

Local Time
1:43 AM
GMT+2
Population
10,859,000

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