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Things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo (also known as DR Congo)

The Congo River, endless rainforest and Virunga's volcanoes — raw adventure on a huge scale.

Check before you go. Security conditions vary across Democratic Republic of the Congo. We only plan trips here after a current risk assessment and in line with official travel advisories, and we can add security and medical support.

Things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 4 adventures in Democratic Republic of the Congo

  1. 01

    Track mountain gorillas in Virunga

    Africa's oldest national park, home to habituated mountain gorilla families.

    Wildlife
  2. 02

    Overnight on Nyiragongo's crater rim

    Look down into one of the world's largest lava lakes.

    Expedition
  3. 03

    Fly along the Congo River

    The world's deepest river, cutting through the rainforest.

    Helicopter
  4. 04

    Meet bonobos near Kinshasa

    Visit a sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, found only in this country.

    Wildlife

Democratic Republic of the Congo trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Kinshasa
Gateway
Kinshasa or Goma
Best time to go
June to September
We can arrange
Skydiving, Wildlife, Expedition, Helicopter

Skydiving in Democratic Republic of the Congo

From a first tandem to a group jump with friends, we can organize skydiving in Democratic Republic of the Congo on your dates. Our team brings the experience and the equipment, works with local authorities on approvals, and puts safety first in every plan.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sky shows in Democratic Republic of the Congo are built around your brand: logo flags and canopies, smoke trails and a precision landing in the middle of the action. We plan the permits and the backup plan, so all you do is watch the crowd.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Private expeditions in Democratic Republic of the Congo are planned end to end by our team. Tell us the dream and we build the route, book the aircraft and guides, arrange security and take care of every detail from Kinshasa or Goma to the last day of your trip.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Democratic Republic of the Congo

A dropzone in Democratic Republic of the Congo could put the country on the world's skydiving map. We bring the full system: site survey, permits, jump aircraft, parachute systems, instructors, riggers and the tools to run the business.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Democratic Republic of the Congo adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Democratic Republic of the Congo. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Top picks include Track mountain gorillas in Virunga, Overnight on Nyiragongo's crater rim and Fly along the Congo River. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is June to September. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Most trips start in Kinshasa or Goma. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Democratic Republic of the Congo, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

Is it safe to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Conditions vary by region. We only plan trips in Democratic Republic of the Congo after a current risk assessment and in line with official travel advisories, and we can add security and medical support.

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