DRC Tourism
    Scientific Research Expedition

    Ituri Forest Scientific Expedition

    Research · Biodiversity · Climate Science

    10–14 days
    €6,500 per person
    Max 4 researchers
    Year-round
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    "Join ongoing biodiversity, climate, and wildlife monitoring programs in one of the most biodiverse rainforests on Earth."
    Partnership: ICCN · International Research Institutions · Local Scientific Teams

    What's Included

    Biodiversity surveys & species monitoring
    Camera-trap data collection
    Forest carbon & ecosystem health studies
    Primate behavior studies
    Indigenous ecological knowledge (ethical framework)
    All accommodation, meals, and transfers
    Research equipment access
    24/7 support

    Not Included

    International flights, visa, travel insurance, tips

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    Measurable Impact Commitments

    Conservation

    • • €2,100 → Research & conservation (35%)
    • • Scientific data contribution

    Community

    • • €1,900 → Communities (32%)
    • • Indigenous knowledge preservation

    Biodiversity

    • • Long-term monitoring
    • • Climate science contribution

    Partner Communities & Projects

    Primary Partners

    • • ICCN
    • • International Research Institutions
    • • Local Scientific Teams

    Specific Beneficiaries

    • • Global biodiversity research
    • • Indigenous communities
    • • Climate science

    Monitoring & Reporting

    Pre-Trip

    • • Research authorization
    • • Scientific briefing mandatory

    During Trip

    • • Data collection protocols
    • • Research supervision

    Post-Trip

    • • Research contribution certificate
    • • Publication opportunities

    Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing

    →Revenue to research: 35%
    →Revenue to communities: 32%
    →Scientific publication potential

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    Last updated: February 2026

    Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division

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