Booking a DRC Safari – Step-by-Step Guide
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Booking steps: 1) Research experiences (3-6 months ahead), 2) Contact licensed operators, 3) Secure permits (especially gorillas), 4) Book flights to Kinshasa/Goma, 5) Arrange visa, 6) Get vaccinations, 7) Purchase travel insurance, 8) Confirm all bookings, 9) Prepare gear, 10) Travel.
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Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Planning Division
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