Barack With His happy Client
Congo Discovery Safaris
- Located In:
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Congo (DRC)
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Guy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing experience visiting virunga!
The service was exceptional, everything was very organized and ticked like a clock. We did both gorilla tracking and climbing nyiragongo. Total of 3 days and came back to Rwanda.
We highly recommend doing this with them.
Email Stephan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful time in the DRC!
For me travelling to the DRC and seeing the gorillas and Mt. Nyiragongo has always been a dream. Last month this dream finally came true...
Both experiences are absolutely incredible and very humbling. I would recommend this trip to everyone!
I was extremely happy with Barack and the team. As you can imagine there were many questions and changes before hand (some even last minute) which he handled perfectly. The organisation was perfect and on top he is also a really great guy! My driver was Fidel who I can absolutely recommend. He was with me for the entire trip and a lot of fun!
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Email Rubén | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
Barak and his team are just amazing. Logistics of a journey like this were complex but very well managed. Really professional staff to deal with every aspect. In our case, car broke down coming from Virunga to Goma (those things happen) but they solved it in a heartbeat so we really tested what they are made of, and those guys are for real. The journey was completely wonderful. We visited gorillas in Virunga. The park rangers have everything controlled and make a great job taking care of those magnificent creatures. The following day we took a boat trip to Bukavu (from Goma). The following day we went to visit the gorillas in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park and after that, we came back to Kigali (Rwanda) in a very nice trip. Totally recommendable.
Email Caitlin Campbell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
My boyfriend and I went on an 13 day Rwanda, Congo and Uganda tour in February, I’ve just been really slack so only writing the review now!
We had the most amazing time, we altered our itinerary to include mount Sabinyo in Uganda and would definitely recommend this to anyone, it was a tough day’s hiking and half of it was in the lashing rain but it is well worth it.
We saw 12 gorillas in the Virunga national park and I have to say that was honestly the best day of my life!!
The only downfall I would say was on the last full day of the tour we drove to Jinja for a cruise on the Nile, as lovely as the Nile is it didn’t warrant driving 2 1/2 hours to get there for a 45 minute cruise and then 4 hours back again. Obviously the traffic is out of the guides control and the guides were so lovely the whole time but it might be an idea to change the standard 11 day tour to involve a night in Jinja instead.
The vehicle they used was brilliant and our guide even managed to find us a leopard and some tree climbing lions in the queen Elizabeth national park.
We did so much in the 13 days we were with them and can’t thank them enough!
Honestly it was such good value too, would recommend these guys to anyone and everyone!!
SK
Email Ma(la)ria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Always there, whatever the needs are
We were well assisted from
the very beginning at the border till very end of the trip. Barack was very helpful, he managed to find us the rain coat as it was the middle
of heavy rain season. Communication was very good via whatsapp and in general, the trip was perfect (we were soaking wet after the trekking, but the experience nce will stay in us forever!!). It is very sadthat mountain gorillas are so endangered, they are reapecrful and peaceful creatures. The time we spent watching them
was just one of the best moments of all our africa travels
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Email Brendan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience, Great Price!
Congo Discovery delivered a customized tour of high quality at a price significantly cheaper than competitors. ‘Luxury’ level accommodation in Virunga and Bukavu was to an execellent standard. Communication with Barack and Ken was quick and easy, always providing answers when asked. Ground transport was to good standard with drivers George and Barack knowledgeable and friendly. The route of the tour did change last minute due to slow processing of Congo visa however, Barack and Ken managed this well with all activities and accommodation delivered as planned! We booked 6 day Gorilla and Nyiragongo volcano trek. Both activities were an amazing experience and thoroughly recommend a visit to the Congo! Barack ensured we were safe and happy every step of the tour. He was always happy to show us other local sites and restaurants.
All staff were very friendly. Excellent value. Amazing experience! I would definitely use Congo Discovery Safaris again!
Email Gijs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an amazing and perfectly organized tour through Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
Before booking a tailor made tour with Congo discovery safaris we had contact by email with Barack and Ken. They were very helpful and we came to a very nice itinerary. Once we arrived we were picked up on the airport and from that moment unwards Barack, Ken and George, our tour guide, took great care of us. Everything was arranged and got to see all the highlight of this beautiful region without facing any problems. I would definitely recommend Congo Discovery safaris to all of you as they are very well-organised, helpful, fun and flexibel!
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Email Lital | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!!!
Congo discovery safaris is one of the best tour agencies for DRC adventures. (volcano / gorillas)
The manager-Barak, will take extra special care of you and your group to make sure you are happy, safe, and smiling during your entire adventure. No need for worries... they will take care of your visa, lead you through the spectacular volcano, and guide you to the amazing gorillas.
Transportation was a breeze. Bakar will pick you up from the gorgeous guesthouse in Giseny, then accompany you across the border to the Congo. He will take care of all your transportaion and accommodations while providing excellent service.
As an added bonus, Bakar will take anyone who may be interested on a scenic city tour through Goma. He is a wonderful tour guide!!!
In addition to handling all of your needs, Barak is very reliable and knowledgable, with answers to every question you will have.
You will not regret your choice to discover the Congo with him. Thank you Barak for an amazing experience and for such a wonderful adventure.
I HIGHLY recommend you and your services!!! Thank you!!!
Email Sophia & Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We really enjoyed the tour to Congo with Batak. Good organization, exelent staff!
We did the volcano and the gorilas and had very good time! Thank you!
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Email Chana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best honeymoon we could have asked for!
We had the best best trip with Ken, Jared and Barack. They were so warm and welcoming, it felt like we were on a big family vacation the whole time. Everything went perfectly, the food was delicious and the trips and views were outstanding. We started in Kampala and then visited Queen Elizabeth national park, then Kisoro, then gorillas and Mt Nyiragongo, in Virunga national park, and then last but not least, Kigali. It was incredible. Ken and Jared have such a wealth of knowledge and such great banter that it made even long drives a breeze. Barack met us at the Congo border and helped get our visas and navigate Congo very easily. The Nyiragongo hike was hard but definitely worth it for the views and the awesome lava (literally looked like a boiling pot of soup made of fire), and even the food at the top!! And our last day in Kigali was so powerful and then ended with such a lovely late lunch at the pork joint. We can't thank you enough for making the start to our honeymoon so so memorable!! Can't wait for our next trip back!
