Things to Do

Things to Do in Democratic Republic of the Congo

There are 48 attractions in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lake Albert (Africa), large african rift lake on dr congo–uganda border, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Lake Albert (Africa)
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Lake Albert (Africa)
Large African rift lake on DR Congo–Uganda border
Lake
Lake Kivu
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Lake Kivu
Rift Valley lake between DR Congo and Rwanda, methane-rich
Lake
Virunga National Park
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Virunga National Park
Biodiverse national park protecting mountain gorillas
Park
Lake Edward
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Lake Edward
Rift valley lake straddling Uganda and DR Congo
Lake
Lake Mweru
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Lake Mweru
Border lake between Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia
Lake
Okapi Wildlife Reserve
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Okapi Wildlife Reserve
DRC rainforest reserve protecting okapi and biodiversity
Wildlife Reserve
Garamba National Park
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Garamba National Park
Large national park protecting savanna wildlife, including elephants
Park
Rwenzori Mountains
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Rwenzori Mountains
Mountain range in East Africa with glaciated peaks
Mountains
Salonga National Park
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Salonga National Park
Vast central African rainforest and biodiversity hotspot
Park
Mount Nyiragongo
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Mount Nyiragongo
Active Congolese volcano famed for persistent lava lake
Volcano
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
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Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
National park protecting eastern lowland gorillas and rainforests
Park
Ebola River
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Ebola River
River in DR Congo where Ebola virus named
Stream
Mount Stanley
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Mount Stanley
Ruwenzori peak and one of Africa's highest summits
Mountain
Nyamuragira
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Nyamuragira
Highly active Congolese volcano within Virunga volcanic field
Volcano
Pool Malebo
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Pool Malebo
Broad lake-like widening of the Congo River near Brazzaville
Lake
Boyoma Falls
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Boyoma Falls
Series of powerful falls on the Lualaba River
Waterfall
Lake Mai-Ndombe
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Lake Mai-Ndombe
Vast freshwater lake in western Congo Basin
Lake
Lake Tumba
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Lake Tumba
Shallow Congolese lake in Equateur, rich fisheries
Lake
Mount Sabyinyo
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Mount Sabyinyo
Tri-peaked volcanic mountain on Rwanda–DRC border.
Volcano
Mitumba Mountains
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Mitumba Mountains
Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo mountain range
Mountains
Idjwi
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Idjwi
Large populated island in Lake Kivu
Island
Mount Bisoke
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Mount Bisoke
Active Virunga volcano featuring a crater lake
Volcano
Lake Upemba
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Lake Upemba
Shallow lake within Upemba wetlands, biodiversity hotspot
Lake
Maiko National Park
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Maiko National Park
Vast rainforest national park in northeastern DRC
Park
Kundelungu National Park
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Kundelungu National Park
Congolese national park with waterfalls and miombo woodlands
Park
Mount Mikeno
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Mount Mikeno
High Virunga peak in DRC, habitat for mountain gorillas
Volcano
Upemba National Park
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Upemba National Park
Large Congolese national park with wetlands and savanna wildlife
Park
Mount Speke
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Mount Speke
Ruwenzori massif peak near Uganda border, glaciated
Mountain
Lofoi Falls
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Lofoi Falls
Remote Congolese waterfall within Haut-Katanga's forested landscapes
Waterfall
Itombwe Mountains
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Itombwe Mountains
Remote Albertine Rift mountains with high biodiversity
Mountains
Lake Kisale
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Lake Kisale
Lake in Haut-Lomami, southern Democratic Republic of Congo
Lake
Lomami National Park
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Lomami National Park
Tropical national park protecting rainforest and wildlife
National Park
Lake Nzilo
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Lake Nzilo
Reservoir on Congo River tributary used for fisheries
Lake
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Lake Tshangalele
Lake in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lake
Yellala Falls
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Yellala Falls
Series of powerful cataracts on the Congo River
Waterfall
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Kibara Mountains
Mountain range in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mountains
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Tshibinda
Volcano
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May-Ya-Moto
Locality in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Volcano
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Lake Boya
Freshwater lake in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of Congo
Lake
Lola ya Bonobo
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Lola ya Bonobo
Sanctuary rehabilitating orphaned bonobos near Kinshasa
Wildlife Reserve
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Lomako-Yokokala Nature Reserve
Tropical rainforest reserve protecting biodiversity and primates
Wildlife Reserve
Chutes Dipera
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Chutes Dipera
Remote waterfall in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Waterfall
Chutes Kayo
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Chutes Kayo
Series of falls within Lualaba's forested landscape
Waterfall
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Mambatuta Falls
Waterfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Waterfall
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Mambilima Falls
Series of rapids and waterfalls on border rivers
Waterfall
Chutes Lupata
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Chutes Lupata
Powerful waterfall on the Lualaba River, DRC
Waterfall
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Monument G O Renard
Monument to G. O. Renard in Mai-Ndombe
Monument
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Monument Kayumba
Local monument honoring Kayumba in Tanganyika Province
Monument