Best Time to Visit the DRC
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Best times: June-September and December-February (dry seasons). Gorilla trekking is year-round but easier in dry season. Eastern highlands: dry season preferred. Rainforest: less rain June-August. Savanna parks: May-October. Consider: fewer tourists in shoulder seasons.
Entry requirements
Every traveller needs a visa in advance. Read our step-by-step DRC e-visa and Congo tourist visa guide for the official DGM portal walkthrough, letter of invitation (LOI) requirements, fees, processing times and airport entry checks.
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Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Planning Division
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