Best National Parks in DR Congo

Top-rated parks based on 35 park ratings across 10 categories. DR Congo's parks score highest in Tranquility (69/100).

35 Total Parks
35 Rated
Avg Score: 42/100
Virunga
#166/100

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 15 Parks in DR Congo

1
Virunga
National Park · North Kivu Province
662
Kahuzi-Biega
National Park · South Kivu Province
593
Okapi
Wildlife Reserve · Ituri Province
574
Upemba
National Park · Haut-Katanga Province
575
Garamba
National Park · Haut-Uele Province
536
Kundelungu
National Park · Haut-Katanga Province
527
Itombwe
Nature Reserve · South Kivu Province
508
Lomami
National Park · Tshopo Province, Maniema Province
499
Lomako-Yokokala
Nature Reserve · Tshuapa Province
4710
Salonga
National Park · Mai-Ndombe Province, Sankuru Province
4711
Luo
Scientific Reserve · Tshuapa Province
4612
Maiko
National Park · Maniema Province, North Kivu Province
4613
Yangambi
Biosphere Reserve · Tshopo Province
4614
Lufira
Biosphere Reserve · Haut-Katanga Province
4515
Luama-Katanga
Hunting Reserve · Tanganyika Province
44

Category Winners

#1
VirungaNorth Kivu Province
82#2
Kahuzi-BiegaSouth Kivu Province
72#3
UpembaHaut-Katanga Province
72#4
OkapiIturi Province
70#5
KundelunguHaut-Katanga Province
65

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 66/100. It is followed by Kahuzi-Biega (59/100) and Okapi (57/100).

How many national parks does DR Congo have?

DR Congo has 35 protected areas in our database, of which 35 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 69/100. The top park for tranquility is Lomako-Yokokala (90/100).

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