We offer a number of our tours in Congo and the Central African Republic (Dzanga Sangha) as group tours with fixed departure dates. These will take place as soon as there is a certain number of interested parties. This number differs from group to group. The detailed description can be found on the corresponding pages with the same title.
– All trips include accommodation in midrange hotels or camping. Transportation, activities, entrance fees and a professional guide are also provided, as well as airport transfers. Meals are only provided during camping, in national parks or on our boat trips
– Not included: drinks, pcr testing, visas, flights and tips.
– The price is always based on a shared room. If you want a single room, this is with an extra charge.
– Sharing a room by people of the same sex is unfortunately not allowed in Congo. Violating these rules could get you in trouble and we are not responsible for it.
You can only register with a 50 percent advance up to two months before the departure date and this via bank transfer. The full amount must be paid two months before the trip. Limited number of places!
Hereby an overview of our group trips for 2023 and 2024.
Complete Roundtrip In Bas-Congo: Culture, Waterfalls, River Exploration And Wildlife
In this complete group tour we explore all the best that Bas-Congo and Kinshasa have to offer. We will camp north of Kinshasa in the Bateke Plateau, followed by a complete journey through Bas-Congo including a visit to the mighty Inga Dam and the mangroves. Book your spot now for this group tour with Congo Travel and Tours.
Duration: 15 days
Date: Thursday 15 June to Thursday 29 June 2023
Thursday 13 June to Thursday 27 June 2024
Minimum of: six people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast, transport, activities, professional guide, invitation letter, entrance fees to parks and sights.
More information: Complete Roundtrip In Bas-Congo: Culture, Waterfalls, River Exploration And Wildlife
Meet the Bonobos of the DRC – In the Wild!
The bonobo can only be found in the wild in Congo. For this expedition we work together with a small initiative in the forest below Mbandaka where a group of bonobos are being followed by trackers. Congo Travel And Tours offers the only organized safari where you can successfully see bonobos and this group travel also offers a nice introduction to the Congo River and the forest.
Duration: 9 days
Date: June 1 to June 9, 2023
June 1 to June 9, 2024
Minimum of: six people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast in Kinshasa; full-board accommodation in the camp; transport; activities, professional guides, invitation letter, entrance fees to parks and sights, bonobo permits.
More information: Meet The Bonobos Of The DRC – In the Wild!
Two weeks On The Congo River: Wagenia Falls, Tribes And Bonobos
This complete trip (more of an expedition honestly) down the Congo River is one of the greatest adventures you can experience in your life. It is one of our most beautiful trips in Congo and a unique travel with a wide range of activities and experiences. On this tour you will get to know everyday life around the Congo River. We will camp in simple fishing villages and will also visit tribes such as the pygmies. We also go on a bonobo safari! We are the only agency that offers visits to wild bonobos and we are very proud of this. Our journey ends in colorful Kinshasa, where we also give you a comprehensive introduction to one of Africa’s largest cities. Book your trip on the Congo River now with Congo Travel And Tours!
Duration: 21 days
Date: Thursday, May 4 to Thursday, May 25, 2023
Thursday 2 May to Thursday 23 May 2024
Minimum of: eight people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast in Kinshasa; full-board accommodation/camping along the river; transport; activities, professional guide (French, Spanish, English, Dutch), invitation letter, entrance fees to parks and sights. (Meals in Kinshasa and Lunch in Kisangani not included)
More information: Two weeks On The Congo River: Wagenia Falls, Tribes And Bonobos
Pioneer Expedition: Kinshasa To Mbuji-Mayi With Gungu Festival
Now that large parts of the road between Kinshasa and Mbuji-Mayi are finally passable again, we can now offer this unique journey with many gems along the way. We’ll also take advantage of going to the famous Gungu Festival, which takes place every year on July 21, the Belgian holiday. We’ll camp in the Batéké Plateau, visit Kikwit, Tshikapa, Kananga and Mbuji-Mayi and also visit natural sites such as waterfalls and other beautiful places. Be among the few outsiders who have ever done this route and join us for our upcoming recurring group tour on the 14th of July.
Duration: 18 days
Date: Wednesday, July 14 to Saturday, August 1, 2023
Sunday, July 14 to Thursday, August 1, 2024
Minimum of: eight people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast in Kinshasa; Accommodation/camping en route with breakfast, transport; activities, professional guide, invitation letter, entrance fees to parks, festival and sights. (other meals not included)
More information: Pioneer Expedition: Kinshasa To Mbuji-Mayi With Gungu Festival
Photographic Tour: Kimbanguistes, Voodoo Wrestlers, Sapeurs And Tata Gonda
This photography tour in Congo is completely dedicated to street photography and shooting pictures of some colorful cultural movements in Congo. The Sapeurs with their extravagant clothing style are perhaps the most famous folklore figures from Congo. We are going to photograph them extensively on the street in Kinshasa. After this we visit the Kimbanguisten in Le Nouveau Jerusalem at Nkamba, and we’ll also pay an exclusive visit to the mysterious sect of Tata Gonda. We’ll depart from Kinshasa for this and then tour Kongo-Central (Bas-Congo).
Duration: 13 days
Date: Tuesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 20, 2023
Thursday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Minimum of: six people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast in Kinshasa; Accommodation/camping en route with breakfast, transport; activities, professional photographer-guide and fixers, letter of invitation, photography permits, entrance fees to parks and sights. (other meals not included)
More information: Photography Tour In Congo: Kimbangists, Sapeurs And Tata Gonda
Adventure In The Dzanga-Sangha Park In Central African Republic
The Dzanga-Sangha National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the African continent. From a beautifully situated lodge on the Sangha River you will explore the rainforest for a week and get to know gorillas, mangabeys, forest elephants, pangolins, and also the local Ba’ka tribe. For this trip we’ll depart from Bangui by private plane. Book your cheap budget tour to Dzanga Sangha now with our agency!
Duration: 13 days
Date: Friday, August 4 to Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Saturday, August 3 to Thursday, August 15, 2024
Minimum of: six people
Includes: Accommodation with breakfast in Bangui; Full Board Accommodation in the park; transportation; all activities and permits; professional guide, park entrance fees. (Meals in Bangui not included)
Lac Télé: In Search Of Mokele-Mbembe, The Monster Of Lake Télé
Lac Télé in Congo-Brazzaville is best known for the monster that the locals believe to roam the area: the legendary Mokele-Mbembe. Numerous expeditions have already taken place to this isolated lake in search of this dinosaur. It is one of the toughest expeditions we offer and ideal for those looking for real adventure where you are far from civilization. The nature in this remote part of Congo is simply beautiful and a trek to Lac Télé is a unique experience. This trip departs from Brazzaville.
Duration: 13 days (plus at least 1 buffer week to be taken)
Date: Saturday, February 11 – Friday, February 24, 2023
Saturday, February 10 – Friday, February 23, 2024
Starting from: four people
Includes Accommodation with breakfast in Brazzaville, Impfondo and Epena, camping with all meals in the park, transportation, activities, professional guide, porters, entrance fees and donations to the village chiefs.
More information: Lake Tele Expedition
