About DRC Tourism — the travel platform for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Our mission is to reposition the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a world-class destination for tourism, culture and responsible investment.
Fast facts
DRC Tourism is a tourism platform dedicated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It publishes verified destination information and connects travellers with Congolese national parks, safaris, cultural journeys and vetted local operators.
- Founded by: Laure Zoya, Founder & CEO
- Focus: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
- Focus areas: Congo tourism, national parks, gorilla trekking DRC, safari in DR Congo, cultural travel, tourism investment
- Website: drctourism.com
- Primary region served: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa
Our story: repositioning the DRC through tourism
For decades the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been described to the world through its minerals. DRC Tourism was created to tell the other story: a country of rainforest, volcanoes, rivers, music, art and some of the richest biodiversity on Earth.
The platform brings together destination knowledge, Congolese operators and conservation partners in one place, so that travellers planning tours in DR Congo can find accurate information and book with confidence — and so that the value created by tourism stays in the country.
Explore our Congo national parks and destinations, browse safari and tour packages in DR Congo, or read our DRC tourism investment briefings. Five Congolese sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Our mission & what we stand for
Repositioning the DRC
Presenting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the world as a destination for travel, culture and investment — not only as a source of minerals.
Conservation-Linked Tourism
Promoting travel that supports the protection of Congolese national parks, wildlife and the Congo Basin rainforest.
Community Benefit
Ensuring Congolese communities, guides and operators share directly in the value that tourism in DR Congo creates.
Trusted Information
Publishing verified, structured and practical information for travellers planning tours in DR Congo.
Core objectives
- Position the DRC as a credible international tourism destination
- Connect travellers with vetted Congolese operators, guides and lodges
- Support conservation funding through regulated visitor experiences
- Give Congolese communities visibility and economic participation
- Provide accurate travel, visa and logistics information
- Attract responsible investment into Congo tourism infrastructure
DRC Tourism leadership team
Laure Zoya
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Laure Zoya is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DRC Tourism. She leads the platform's strategy for repositioning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a destination for tourism, culture and investment. She oversees digital growth, partnerships and the platform's day-to-day direction.
- Tourism Strategy
- Digital Growth
- Leadership
Owen O'Riordan
Leadership Team — Strategy & Partnerships
Owen O'Riordan sits on the leadership team of DRC Tourism, supporting international strategy and partnership development. He contributes senior business experience to the platform's work with operators, institutions and investors.
- Strategy
- Partnerships
Dr Archounette Nsololo
Leadership Team — Governance
Dr Archounette Nsololo is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team, contributing to governance and institutional standards across the platform's programmes.
- Governance
- Institutional Standards
John Moke
Leadership Team — Operations
John Moke is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team and supports operational delivery across the platform's tourism and destination programmes.
- Operations
- Destination Delivery
Roland Tshibangu
Leadership Team
Roland Tshibangu is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team, supporting the platform's mission to reposition the Democratic Republic of the Congo through tourism.
- Tourism Development
Maître Patrick Kongolo
Leadership Team — Legal
Maître Patrick Kongolo is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team and contributes legal expertise to the platform's agreements and compliance work.
- Legal
Daniel Noé
Leadership Team — Finance
Daniel Noé is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team and contributes finance expertise to the platform's planning and reporting.
- Finance
Muneer Ahmed
Leadership Team
Muneer Ahmed is a member of the DRC Tourism leadership team, supporting the platform's growth across international markets.
- International Markets
Our collective vision
“The Congo is more than minerals.”
It is forest, river, wildlife, music and people — and tourism is how the world gets to meet them.