Where to Stay

Congo Safari Lodges, Hotels & Accommodations: Where to stay

What is the determinant of the price of congo safari tour is subjective to the safari lodge , hotels that your planning to stay in, Accommodations are safari lodges in Congo.

If you’re planning a trip/holiday to  Congo and need clean, comfortable accommodation that won’t break the bank, make sure to check out the recommendations listed below. The hotels detailed here are safe, charismatic and often eco-friendly in addition to being kind to your wallet. We’ve picked out places located near Congo’s key tourist destinations, including Kinshasa, Bukavu, Goma, Boma, Lubumbashi,Virunga,Kahuzi and other National Parks. The rates are always subject to change – so please check for up-to-date prices before deciding on where you’d like to stay. If you find that you have difficulty booking hotels independently from overseas, consider using the services  we offer.

There are relatively opportunities of camping where visitors have to hustle with the camping gears most especially if you have to visit many remote national reserves and parks

Accommodations in Congo tend to be a mediocre quality and at pocket friendly prices and most travellers will find it proportional,The few chain or stand alone hotels that genuinely conform to a four to five star standards and are all confined in the capital city of kinshasa as others are isolated in other towns like Lubumbashi.

Hotel selton

Hotel selton is located 300m from kinshasa general hospital and 400m from Futur towers.The hotel is also one of Congo’s most picturesque spots, surrounded by Kinshasa zoo ,botanical gardens ,zongo falls .The hotel features;with basic, clean rooms and shared bathroom facilities.The guest are able to enjoy on site bar, free wi-fi and nad free parking area.

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car hire
  • Internet
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service and
  • Arestaurant

Hotel Beatrice

Suitably located in Kinshasa, just only a 14 minutes drive from symphonie des arts.The hotel offers free Wi-fi, free parking at the site and  features including Spa, terrace, bar and business facilities not forgetting the swimming pool  and  the guest can easily relax at the available picnic area.

All rooms are designed with different views, where by some have the river view whilst the other portrays the city view with each having a balcony, flat screen television with satellite channel, air conditioning,minibar, desk ,refrigerator, dining and seating area.All these units have private bathrooms and free toiletries.Air

The property also offers other services such as; car hire, and ATM banking services as well as exanging currencies, together with a 24hour front desk and a tour desk where travelers can easily be assisted with their enquiries about the city.

Beatrice hotel is located  close to N’djilli ,international airport,( 22km from the airport).The hotel also offers airport services to its customers.

Kepinski hotel Fleuve

Kepinski hotel Fleuve is located in a quiet, residential neighbourhood positioned in the embassy and business district of Kinshasa –Gombe  Within walking distance of the Presidential Palace. The hotel is ideally located in the most safe and secure area of the city and is the only hotel built on the banks of the Majestic Fleuve Congo.  it’s a great place to indulge in a little luxury at the end of your trip. The rooms are spacious and clean, and come complete with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and a private balcony. There’s a spa and a spectacular swimming pool, With 237 rooms and suites, the majority of which offer spectacular river views, the hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
They have modern meeting facilities, stylish restaurants and bars, and a dedicated team providing the highest level of service in Congo, which makes Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo a welcome escape into the heart of the city. The food is excellent and served in the garden by the pool, making this the perfect place to start or end your vacation. Every apartment has a small kitchen, air-conditioning, fans and a TV. There is safe parking on the property if you have your own car.

The hotel offers includes; weekend get away package, seasonal offer with a 15% discount for every five night stay, and finally a 10% discount for an early boooking.

Hotel Royale

It is centrally located, reasonably priced and the restaurant serves good local and  linternational dishes. It’s a great place to stay if you are in Kinshasa and want to walk to all the major sights,featuring Complimentary internet access,In-room dining,In-house laundry and dry-cleaning,Multilingual concierge,Airport pick-up and limousine service,Non-smoking rooms,Pressing service in hotel,Restaurant, Terrasse and Bar,Secure on-site parking with valet service,Baby-sitting by prior appointment,Business Center. The rooms are categorized into;Deluxe rooms, junior suites and executive suites  with enough space, remarkable designs, and atranquile environment, and  also include en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and TV. The rest house is peaceful despite its central location, and staff are consistently friendly and efficient.

Cap kivu- Goma hotel

Cap kivu is located 1km from  Goma hobour in Goma town, featuring garden,  a terrace, and available wi-fi in the property including bar and restaurant  as well as free car packing . Every room  is fitted  with a desk and microwave.  The area is also popular for fishing and car hire is also available.

Since the property is located 1.8km away from University du Goma, it gives it the best rated locations in goma and also best value. Couples have rated it  a 8.8 best value hotel suitable for two-person trip and the guests more value for their money. The property has a 24 hour front desk and the staff speak English.

Other  features include; Fishing, Wine,bridal suite, shared kitchen, shared lounge, aterrace, designated smoking area, breakfast options, special diet menus, beachfront, snack bar, secured parking, parking garage, currebncy exachange, among others including services such as car hire, airport shuttle,daily maid service,room service, daily checkin and check out.

Mikeno lodge

Enjoy your time at Mikeno lodge with a great local and authentic feel that equates you a splendid place that aluxury hotel can feel.Mikeno lodge is suitably located along the forested hillside of Virunga National Park headquarters which is the perfect base for the Mountain gorillas and Volcano climbing.

It only takes a one and a half hour’s drive to the lodge from Goma, and rich with fabulous attractions including the frequent visits of the chimpanzees, the colobus  and blue monkeys, and the birdlife in bundance, as it offers vibrant views of the Rift valleys, Mikeno vcolcanoes, and Nyiragongo.Visits to local places of interest and ,nature walks can also be arranged.

It is not hard to discover the ,hidden gem- Mikeno  lodge because of its spacious , luxurious and private accomodaton  with fabulous trees and valley views. The bungalows also have special fireplaces  each with staff light every evening as you enjoy  your scrumptious dinner.

Mikeno Lodge has 12 unique bungalows combined with splendid views into the surrounding forest, designed with lava stones, mahogany and thatch. The bungalows are cushioned amidst the thick forest greenery and reaching trees. It comprises of a comfortable lounging area and a fireplace to drive off the crystal evening air as you enjoy en suite bathrooms with stone curved baths and curved stone showers.The decor combines  Congolese ethnicity and classic simplicity with patterned rugs, soft stones and sleek wooden   furniture whereas the private deck allows guests to enjoy  the performance of the blue and colobus monkeys in the forest enjoyed within the thatched boma at the main lodge. The hotel also offers deli-cable and flavorsome dining.

Mikeno lodge provides   stunning experience among the wildlife and beauty of the national park of Virunga set for a relaxing time out in a peaceful, location, its always available at an affordable rate arranged according to the occupancy which is:Single Occupancy-$330, double occupancy-$475 and Tripple occupancy-$705.The accommodations comprises of breakfast lunch and dinner excluding transport fare.

 Bukima Tented Camp

Bukima tented camp lies adjacent to virunga’s starting point of  trekking gorillas, just outside  Virunga National park. Initially it was  built for researchers, but now it belongs to the trekkers. The overnight  guests are availed with plat form tents, which are quite plush by camping standards.The tents have adjoined bathrooms with running water and nicely appointed rooms and dresser for clothes.The camp has spectacular views such as, Mikeno mountain over the gorilla sector to the south, Nyiragongo volcano across the valley where the lava lake colors  the night sky with a red glow.

Bukima tented camp never ceases to impress the guests and the prices for the camp includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on full board. Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional cost,The rooms offered range from singles to doubles depending on the visitors choice.

The accomodation rates include; breakfast, lunch, 16% vat tax and dinner excluding transportation and permit fees at rates of ,$316 for asingle occupancy $450 for double occupancyand and the rates are charged per day.

Nyiragongo volcano summit shelters

Mount Nyiragongo is the reason why most tourists  travel to Congo to see and appreciate the beauty of  East Africa’s most active volcano.This stratovolcano features fabulous lava lake where visitors can see and hear  hot gases exploding up through mosaic of molten lava. It takes  half an hours drive from  from Goma to Kibati patrol post which is also an hours drive from Mikeno lodge in   Rumangabo. It takes about 4-6 hours to hike nyiragongo depending on the physical fitness of each group and altitude sickness can also be a threat to other hikers. People prone to Acute Mountain Sickness are always advised to  inform their physicians before climbing so as to take preventive measures.The trail are  led by park wardens with porters to help the guests to carry their luggage at pocket friendly charges

The volcano’s forested lower slopes are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and bush buck. And the vegetation is often covered with snow.

The Shelters  offer a welcome escape after the adrenaline fueling activity although it is not a luxury accommodation as one would expect, However,each shelter contains two single beds capable to accommodate two personnel per each cabin.

The hiking costs are rated acoordind to national and age difference that is:

  • Adults(international)-$300 whilst congolese-$95
  • Child-(international)-$125 whilst for acongolese-$25

Tchegera island tented camp

Visit the Tchegera island tented camp in the northern shores of lake kivu,, a place where you can easily relax after your hectic Nyiragongo hike and also when you want to stay away from the noise from Goma town. You can also enjoy the spectacular clear views of the lake and the tremendous volcanoes( especially Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira) which turn the night sky red due to their glowing lava.This island is worth for  a calm relaxation due to the beautiful singing tones of the birds because the area has been blessed with a variety of bird species which include; African eagles, Cormorants, gulls, herons among others.Inorder  to access this camp, of course like any other hotels, your pocket will have to speak more in terms of dollars whereby it counts from boat transportation from  Goma at $100,per person; single with all meals per night per person at acost of$218; Double with all meals per night per person at $276; and tripple with all meals per night per person at $ 400.All these payments include the 16% government VAT.

Kibumba tented camp

Looking for  the  cheapest and easiest way to  encounter gorillas? Then Kibumba Tented camp has the right answer for all your needs, since the charges are also pocket friendly and the cheapest way to experience the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park. The camp is located at the trail head of Nyiragongo National Park which rates it the best for vibrant view of both the mountain gorillas and the world’s largest lava lake. The  camp provides all the necceities any other camp would require which includes: delicious meals, comfortable beds, full bar ensuit bathrooms with hot, warm and cold shores with affordable rates of:

  • Single person-$140
  • Double occypancy-$200
  • tripple occupancy-$280

Lulimbi tented camp.

This is a gorgeous and perfect tented accomodation cushioned at the shoreline of Ishahsa river showcasing the Virunga’s  vast savanah plains. The Camp is such a kind that its location  at the heart of the park, which is also ahome to the large percentages of the park’s elephants, warthogs, hippos, Buffalos, giant forest hogs, Topi, Ugandan kob, crocodiles, and the bird life in abundance.All these provides great chances for every client/guest to actively participate inthe conservation.

Visitors have great opportunities to take part in different activities including; game drives, monitoring elephant by the help of rangers, fishing, lake Edward boat excursions, chimp habituation walks, and visiting the Nyakakoma fishing village.

The camp comprises of 10 private tents, whereby 4 has two twin beds, the other 4 with double beds, and lastly 2 set up with three twin beds. Each tent features an en suite bathroom with hot showers and other standard features. The dining tent has a full restaurant and bar service. Guests can retire at the well-appointed lounge tent which consists of full bar which is also a perfect place to relax.

The lulimbi cost charges includes, full package of breakfast, lunch and  dinner, excluding, the charges on beverages that at an additional cost as well as the permit costs.These costs are however divided into,

  1. Single occupancy-$340
  2. double Occupancy-$450
  3. Tripple occupancy-$760

NB. Although Lulimbi tented, camp offers the best accomodation facilities, ,its stillcurrently closed upto further notice

Orchids Safari Lodge

Orchids safari lodge is found at the foot of lake kivu in the Eastern Democratic republic of congo. It is known as the waterside haven located near the most prominent park – kahuzi biega national park.It  is blessed views of water on one side and and animal kingdom on the otherside depending on which window you are gazing at .

Accommodation at Orchids Safari lodge

Gazing out of the window of Orchids’ Safari Club waterside hotel offers something  incredible, depending on the time of day. Watching the animals at the watering hole of Lake Kivu will make you feel like an intruder in a local pub where the animals gather to rehydrate. The other window shows views of the tranquil lake that shimmers in the moonlight or the hazy view of the gorillas in the mist. The area favours the finest gorilla watching in Central Africa and the  amazing opportunity  inspired the creativity  and writing of a book and movie called “Gorillas in the Mist”. Squint through the mist as it settles on Lake Kivu to spot these animals do their daily chores close to the hotel.

The hotel has 22 spacious rooms  at pocket friendly charges, but the view is free. The hotel is open annually with a restaurant that has various menus and delicable meals to cater for guests who gather to eat in the dining room.

Use the Orchids Safari Club as a starting point for a safari that could include rafting on the Luhoho river, visiting a tea plantation or hiking through the dense rain forest of Kahuzi-Biega. These safaris are usually undertaken to search for lowland gorillas where visitors can pet them for one hour.
Garden
Beach Nearby
Game Viewing
Lounge
Sea Views
Water sports
Mountain Views
City Views
Helicopter
Tours
Shopping Centre
Well situated
Secure complex
Forest Views
Tour operator

Coco-lodge

This is amid-range hotel  with 8  midrange rooms equipped with double beds, decorated in an African  theme to make the African  holiday experience really worth it.

It is equipped with bathrooms/showers, toilets, Television with satellite channels,wireless internet all over the property, Terrace, Fire place, two lounges, private bar for guests and restaurant,as well as VIP lounge,

Transportation to the park-Kahuzi Biega is provided at affordable rates which offers great chances to meeting famous African primates(lowland gorillas) for amemorable and remarkable experience.

Begonias  hotel

Bukavu is the  only nearest town where  most visitors seek an overnight stay,but there are some camps in the national parks.

Begonias hotel is built around an impressive lush green courtyard with alarge  featuring; aswimming pool,sauna and relaxation rooms, which makes you feel as if you were at home.The hotel offers an are for excellent suites for you to enjoy, whether it is aholiday, asafari, farm trip, business trip, it will always feel like a special occation.

The hotel has  classic rooms  which are bright and spacious rooms, with many views of landscape gardens. The rooms are designed to give you comfort and agreat feel of afive star hotel.

For those who would wish to maintain their body weight and have perfect body shape, you can have an access to a well equipped gym and pirates studio in the African lifestyle centre adjacent to the hotel, as well as the available wi-fi all over the property.

Due to its relaxed atmosphere and delicious cuisine, Begonias hotel has become  aprominent place for guests who would wish to have a great dining experience

Exodus Hotel Bukavu

This is one of the Oldest budget  hotels that has undergone several renovations to make what it is today-emerging as one of the leading hotel in the developed town of Bukavu. The hotel signifies apleasant resting place for travelers from both within and outside Rwanda

Exodus hotel has now expanded the areas of operators by starting the car rental section for all travelers visiting bukavu and Goma; with special 4×4 fleets, because its status became synony mous with poneers, and adventures, looking for a  welcoming accommodation or a refreshment- stopover.

Lake side hotel Bukavu.

This 4 star hotel is  situated in Kabare and gives  you agreat feel as if you were at home because of the; restful bedrooms, delicious fine dining inspired by fresh produce, Exclusive treatment at the spa and pool, garden and free Wi-fi allover the property as well as providing lake views and aterrace.

Guest rooms are fitted with  Flat screen television with satellite channels, awardrobe, not forgetting the buffet breakfast served daily at the property.It takes a4 minutes walk from the  property to the Museum of geology and mines Bagira and th staff also speak English, making it aperfect place to stay.

Its obvious that lakeside hotel has an answer to every type of accommodation, because there is aprovision of about 10 furnished rooms, available for  holiday makers, tourist groups, operators, business, conference groups, honeymooners,couples and families.

However the hotel also has facilities such as; satellite television, minibar, electronic safe,work area of the station, tea coffee plant, afan, mosquito net on request,24 hr room services, borth rooms and private toilets, hair dryers.

Mount Kahuzi hotel

Mount Kahuzi hotel is  ahotel recommended for accommodation by Kahuzi biega national park, for gorilla safari trips, businesses, families among others as you get to enjoy great promotion deals from the hotel .

Receive an exceptional service at the reception, as your presence will hihly be appreciated and make you feel as if you were at home because of the available café that provides internet for use.

Mount kahuzi is located at the city centre at Bukavu near Kahuzi Biega national park offices, and its best suited for the gorilla safari trips, or nature walks since it has exceptional views of lake kivu and offers  an  awesome memory of your safari to the Democratic republic of Congo

Mboko Camp-Odzala National Park

Mboko camp, as subjected to the Park, is the largest camp fitted with 12 gust rooms  extending along the banks of the free flowing tributary of the Lekoli river. The camp is us a small and intimate camp offering access to wildlife and and the park wonders(Odzala national park), located in the forest clearing at the riverside and forest buffalo, bush buck and putty-nose monkeys frequently visit the area. cruising down the river in a canoe is a serene way of encountering  the forest and shy forest elephant, hippo, crocodile, primates and forest ducks can be sighted. within an area consisting of  lush meadow-like Savannah. The camp is often visited by forest buffalo, forest elephants  and spotted hyena, Mboko gives a sense of the scale of Odzala while also allowing you to focus on some of the smaller details: flowers and butterflies (depending on the season) can be seen in profusion. Mboko Camp, also provides clients/travelers with breath-taking views of the interface between the tropical rain forest and grassland Savannah where hundreds of towering termite mounds help create an other worldly experience.

Mboko offers spectacular star-viewing opportunities before  bedtime to the echoes of life-giving water flowing to meet the Congo River, and gives  access to the close  villages on the fringes of the Park, where you can see and interact with local people.

Ngaga Camp

The park is situated just outside the park boundaries of Nzehe adjustment, which overlooks a splendid glade within a primary forest in a forest stream.

Ngaga camp is located in situated in the virgin rainforest  on the edge of the Odzala national Park and offers visitors  opportunities to encounter and explore the world’s second largest rainforest.This forest is raised off the mforest floor  wih each of the bangalows  having an incredible 360 degree views of the surrounding greenery, with alarge number of birdlife as well as colobus monkeys.The property  also offers an ultimate glimpse of the forest’s larger primates due to its best location but if luck falls on you, then you will be able to encounter the Western lowland gorillas

Ngaga camp is one of the pivotal points offering world-class primate experience and habituation encounter where you can be be able to spot several Western lowland gorillas, but only two groups are open for habituation. The camp is constructed with natural materials  using traditional techniques, with six elevated rooms.

Lango Camp.

Lango camp,nestled in the dense gallery forest-the equatorial rainforest at the heart  at the heart of  Republic of Congo. The camp offers great opportunities to seeking   out Africa’s most-seen forest animals. The camp balances comfort and elegance with minimal environment impact in the world’s second largest tropical rain forest. The  camp comprises of six guest rooms raised to the level of the surrounding  gallery forest  giving incredible views out onto the open marshy bai in front of the camp which holds a magnetic attraction for huge flocks of African green pigeons and African Grey parrots as wll as herds of forest buffalos and forest elephants