Places worth the detour in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo has 36 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 9 kinds — the biggest group is parks, canyons & rock formations (13). The best known is Lake Albert. 18 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Democratic Republic of the Congo 13
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Lake Mai-Ndombe
Natural wonders · Renowned
Lake in the province of Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Democratic Republic of the Congo 7
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Our Lady of Peace Cathedral, Bukavu
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Kisangani
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Lubumbashi
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Basankusu
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Boma
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Waterfalls in Democratic Republic of the Congo 4
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Boyoma Falls
Waterfalls · Renowned
Series of waterfalls on the Congo River in Orientale Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Inga Falls
Waterfalls · Notable
Waterfall on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Volcanoes, geysers & hot springs in Democratic Republic of the Congo 4
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Mount Nyiragongo
Volcanic & geothermal · Renowned
Active volcano in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Mount Bisoke
Volcanic & geothermal · Notable
A volcano located on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
Bridges & aqueducts in Democratic Republic of the Congo 2
Castles, palaces & forts in Democratic Republic of the Congo 2
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Democratic Republic of the Congo 2
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Kinshasa botanical garden
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical park located in kinshasa
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Eala Botanical Garden
Parks & gardens · 19th century · Hidden gem
Garden in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Museums & galleries in Democratic Republic of the Congo 1
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National Museum of Lubumbashi
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
