Virunga National Park

2025 Congo Expedition: An Honest 9-Day Review & Tips

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2025 Congo Expedition: An Honest 9-Day Review & Tips Well, the idea of a Congo expedition feels like a pretty big deal, you know. I mean, it’s not your typical beach vacation, obviously. As a matter of fact, when my confirmation for the 9-day trip came through, I felt a kind of mix of pure excitement and, frankly, a little bit of ‘what have I gotten myself into?’. You just hear so many stories, right? Anyway, I wanted to find a trip that was more than just seeing things; I wanted to really feel a place, and at the end …

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Top 5 Day Trips from Goma: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

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Top 5 Day Trips from Goma: A Complete Visitor’s Guide So, you’re standing in Goma, a city that really buzzes with an energy all its own, right on the edge of the incredibly beautiful Lake Kivu. Honestly, it’s almost the perfect spot to start some serious adventures. People often just hear about its troubled history, you know, but the Goma of today is kind of a gateway to some of the most profound natural wonders on the whole continent. This city, frankly, has this feeling of resilience that you can’t help but notice. From here, you can basically dive into …

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