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Democratic Republic of Congo

A vast, wild country with extraordinary biodiversity. The DRC is home to Virunga — Africa's oldest national park — where you can trek to see mountain gorillas and even approach an active volcano.

Capital
Kinshasa
Languages
French, Lingala, Swahili
Currency
Congolese Franc (CDF)
Best Time to Visit
June to September for gorilla trekking
Region
Central Africa

About Democratic Republic of Congo

A vast, wild country with extraordinary biodiversity. The DRC is home to Virunga — Africa's oldest national park — where you can trek to see mountain gorillas and even approach an active volcano.

Top Highlights

Virunga National Park
Nyiragongo Volcano
Kahuzi-Biéga
Congo River
Garamba National Park

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Gabon

Gabon

Capital: Libreville

One of Africa's best-kept secrets. Gabon protects nearly 12% of its territory as national parks, with forest elephants on beaches, surfing hippos, and pristine rainforest. An eco-tourism gem waiting to be discovered.

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