Discover the DRC
From ancient rainforests and volcanic highlands to the mighty Congo River — the Democratic Republic of Congo offers one of Africa's most extraordinary travel experiences.
Natural Wonders
The DRC is home to some of Africa's most spectacular and least-visited natural sites.
Tour de l'Échangeur de Limete
Kinshasa
A 210-metre reinforced concrete tower built 1970–1974 by architect Olivier-Clément Cacoub, intended as a national symbol comparable to the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty. Construction remains unfinished, but it is a landmark of the capital.
Immeuble SOZACOM
Kinshasa
A notable landmark building in the heart of Kinshasa, listed among the city's tourist sites.
Sanctuaire Lola ya Bonobo
Near Kinshasa
"Paradise for Bonobos" in Lingala — a sanctuary caring for orphaned bonobos rescued from the wildlife trade, with teams of caregivers, substitute mothers, and veterinary staff.
Réserve de Faune à Okapis
Ituri, North-East DRC
Covering roughly a fifth of the Ituri forest, the reserve protects around 5,000 of the estimated 30,000 wild okapis, alongside endangered primates and rich birdlife. Waterfalls on the Ituri and Epulu rivers and traditional Mbuti and Efe pygmy hunters are also found here.
La Chute de Zongo
Bas-Congo (Kongo Central)
A waterfall roughly 90 miles from Kinshasa, with drops of about 65 metres across the surrounding jungle canopy — a popular day-trip destination from the capital.
Practical Information for Visitors
Entry Requirements
- • Valid passport required
- • Tourist visa required (apply at this Embassy)
- • Yellow fever vaccination mandatory
- • Visa on arrival not available for Japanese nationals
Getting There
- • No direct flights from Tokyo
- • Connect via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Air), Nairobi (Kenya Air), Brussels, Paris, or Dubai
- • Main airport: Ndjili International Airport (FIH), Kinshasa
Currency & Costs
- • Congolese Franc (CDF)
- • US Dollars widely accepted
- • ATMs available in Kinshasa and major cities
- • Budget for travel: mid-range tourist
Health & Safety
- • Yellow fever vaccination required
- • Malaria prophylaxis recommended
- • Travel insurance essential
- • Register with Japanese Embassy in Kinshasa
Plan Your Visit to the DRC
Apply for your tourist visa at the Embassy of the DRC in Tokyo.
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