Best National Parks in DR Congo

Top-rated parks based on 9 park ratings across 10 categories. DR Congo's parks score highest in Tranquility (86/100).

35 Total Parks
9 Rated
Avg Score: 65/100
Virunga
#179/100

Virunga

National Park · North Kivu Province

Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park features an exceptional diversity of landscapes incl

Top 9 Parks in DR Congo

1
Virunga
National Park · North Kivu Province
792
Kahuzi-Biega
National Park · South Kivu Province
713
Salonga
National Park · Mai-Ndombe Province, Sankuru Province
664
Maiko
National Park · Maniema Province, North Kivu Province
655
Garamba
National Park · Haut-Uele Province
616
Lomami
National Park · Tshopo Province, Maniema Province
617
Upemba
National Park · Haut-Katanga Province
618
Yangambi
Biosphere Reserve · Tshopo Province
609
Kundelungu
National Park · Haut-Katanga Province
57

Category Winners

#1
VirungaNorth Kivu Province
89#2
Kahuzi-BiegaSouth Kivu Province
78#3
MaikoManiema Province, North Kivu Province
75#4
SalongaMai-Ndombe Province, Sankuru Province
75#5
UpembaHaut-Katanga Province
72

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in DR Congo?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Virunga is the highest-rated park in DR Congo with a score of 79/100. It is followed by Kahuzi-Biega (71/100) and Salonga (66/100).

How many national parks does DR Congo have?

DR Congo has 35 protected areas in our database, of which 9 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are DR Congo's parks best known for?

Parks in DR Congo score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 86/100. The top park for tranquility is Salonga (98/100).

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