Is it safe to travel to Congo with TravelAgent.cd?

Yes. We operate only in vetted safe zones, provide 24/7 security liaison, licensed guides and real-time monitoring. 12,400+ travelers since 2009 with 100% safety record on our routes.

How to get a DRC visa?

We issue invitation letters in 48h and handle e-visa, airport meet & greet in Kinshasa (FIH), Lubumbashi and Goma. 98.7% approval rate.

When is best time for gorilla trekking in Virunga?

Dry seasons June-September and December-February offer best trekking conditions. Permits are $400 and we secure them 3-6 months in advance.

Do you organize Congo River expeditions?

Yes, from 3-day Kinshasa-Kisangani luxury cruises to 14-day full expeditions with private boats, chefs and photographers.

Est. 2009 — Licensed DRC Tour Operator N°042/CD

Congo
Uncharted
Unforgettable.

We are TravelAgent.cd — Kinshasa's most awarded travel agency. Gorilla trekking in Virunga, private Congo River cruises, business travel & full visa handling. You dream it, we clear the jungle for you.

12,400+Happy travelers

4.9★1847 reviews

16 yrsIn DRC

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Start your expedition → Explore destinations

✦ VIRUNGA • KINSHASA • GARAGAMBA • IDJWI • KISANGANI ✦ 100% TAILOR-MADE

🦍 Virunga Gorilla Trek — from $1,890

Kinshasa by night

Congo River Cruise

01 — Who we are

Not a booking site.
A Congo obsession.

Born in Gombe, Kinshasa. We are 42 Congolese guides, fixers, pilots and hospitality nerds who open doors no app can open.

About TravelAgent.cd

Since 2009, TravelAgent.cd has been the reference travel agency for the Democratic Republic of Congo. From journalists to honeymooners, from UN missions to Netflix crews — we handle permits, security, transport, accommodation and storytelling.

✅ Licensed operator + insurance + 24/7 francophone & anglophone support
✅ Direct contracts with Virunga, Garamba & 35+ lodges — no middlemen
✅ Visa invitation in 48h, airport VIP meet & greet at FIH / FBM / GOM
✅ Satellite comms, medevac, vetted drivers & security liaison included

Meet your planner Our services

Why 12,400+ chose us

98.7%
Visa approval rate

4.9/5
Average rating

72h
Avg. trip design time

100%
Tailor-made

“They got us gorilla permits in high season when everyone said sold out. Helicopter over Nyiragongo at sunrise — I cried.” — Sarah M., London

2009
Founded in Kinshasa, 2 desks

2015
Virunga official partner

2021
1st luxury Congo River cruise

2026
Best DRC Agency award

02 — Where we take you

Destinations that
rewire your soul

From lava lakes to bonobos. All routes tested, secured and led by our own guides.

from $1,890 Mountain gorilla Virunga

★ BESTSELLER • 3-5 DAYS

Virunga & Nyiragongo

Mountain gorillas + overnight at world's largest lava lake. Permits, Goma transfer, Mikeno Lodge.

Book trek →

from $240

CITY • 1-2 DAYS

Kinshasa Pulse

Street art in Matonge, Lola ya Bonobo, Marché Total, rumba night + Congo River sunset.

Book tour →

from $2,400 Congo River expedition

EXPEDITION • 7-14 DAYS

Congo River Odyssey

Kinshasa to Kisangani by private boat. Boyoma Falls, Wagenya fishermen, jungle lodges.

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from $1,250 Garamba safari elephants

SAFARI • 4 DAYS

Garamba Wild

Last giraffes of Congo, elephants, charter flight + luxury tented camp. True frontier safari.

Book safari →

from $680

ISLAND • 3 DAYS

Idjwi Island Retreat

Lake Kivu paradise, coffee plantations, kayaks, lakeside eco-lodge. Honeymoon favorite.

Book escape →

from $490

BUSINESS • FLEX

Lubumbashi & Kolwezi

Mining business travel: secure transfers, 5* hotels, translators, charter flights.

Get quote →

03 — What we do

Full-stack travel,
zero headache

One contact for everything: paperwork to private jet. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.

🦍

Gorilla & Volcano Permits

Guaranteed Virunga permits ($400), Nyiragongo trek ($300), Kahuzi-Biega lowland gorillas. We queue at 5AM so you don't have to.

Includes: ranger fees, transport, briefing

🛂

Visa & VIP Arrival

Invitation letter in 48h, e-visa follow-up, fast-track at Ndjili, lounge, SIM, cash & driver waiting airside.

98.7% approval — refund if denied*

🛥️

River & Heli Expeditions

Private boats, helicopters over lava, photographers, chefs. From day cruise to 14-day odyssey.

New: solar luxury barge 2026

🏨

Lodges & Business

35+ partner hotels, secure apartments, conference logistics, translators, armored transfer on request.

Clients: NGOs, mining, press

📸

Fixers & Production

Filming permits, fixers, drones authorization, 4x4 + drivers, security for BBC, Netflix, NGOs crews.

72h permit turnaround

💍

Honeymoons & Private

Idjwi private island, Virunga luxury, surprise proposals on lava rim. Private chef, massage, seaplane.

Rating 5.0 on 320 honeymoons

Signature 2026 — Nyiragongo by night

Sleep above a lava lake. Wake up on another planet.

2 days from Goma. Heli option, summit shelters, gourmet summit dinner, Milky Way timelapse by our crew. Only 12 seats per week.

Check availability How it works

✓ All-inclusive $890 • ✓ Rangers + porters • ✓ Free date change

05 — Good to know

Questions? Answered.

Is it safe to travel to Congo with you?

Yes — we only operate in vetted zones (Kinshasa, Goma-Virunga corridor, Lubumbashi, Lake Kivu, Kisangani river route). Every trip includes licensed guide, 24/7 ops center, satellite phone on expeditions and security liaison. 12,400 travelers, zero serious incidents on our routes.

How fast can you get me a DRC visa?

Invitation letter in 48h, e-visa in 5-7 days. We meet you at the aircraft door in Kinshasa, walk you through immigration, handle SIM, currency and transfer. 98.7% approval.

How much is gorilla trekking?

Virunga permit $400 + Nyiragongo $300. Our 3-day all-inclusive from Goma starts at $1,890 (permits, lodge, transport, guides). Book 3-6 months ahead for dry season.

Do you handle business & NGO travel?

Daily. Secure transfers, vetted hotels, translators, conference venues, charter flights Goma-Lubumbashi-Kolwezi, monthly billing for corporates.

What is your cancellation policy?

Free date change up to 30 days before. 80% refund up to 15 days. If parks close or visa denied — 100% credit or refund of our fees.

★★★★★

"Best agency in Central Africa, period. Flawless Goma to gorillas to lava lake."

— James W., New York
Virunga Trek, Sept 2026

★★★★★

"They ran our documentary logistics for 3 weeks. Permits, fixer, security — impeccable."

— Claire D., Paris
Production, June 2026

★★★★★

"Kinshasa felt like home. Rumba night, river sunset, bonobos. My honeymoon dream."

— Amina & Yusuf, Dubai
Honeymoon, Jan 2026

06 — Let's go

Tell us your wild idea. We handle the jungle.

Reply in < 12h. English / Français / Lingala. WhatsApp +243-815-000-214 — Gombe, Kinshasa.

Visit our Kinshasa lounge

14 Blvd du 30 Juin, Gombe
Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00
+243-815-000-214
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Congo
Uncharted
Unforgettable.