The name Congo conjures visions of an expansive tropical jungle, intertwined with the enigmatic river that shares its name. Who hasn’t imagined embarking on a journey to that place? Regrettably, a significant portion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the largest nation in the region, presents challenges for travelers. One notable destination is Kahuzi Biega National Park, where you can embark on an exciting journey to track eastern lowland gorillas in their natural habitat, just a short trip from neighboring Rwanda. In other parts of the world, Virunga National Park offered thrilling experiences like mountain gorilla trekking and climbs of the Nyiragongo volcano for several years before its closure in 2020, but it seems that a reopening is not on the horizon just yet.