Barack With His happy Client
Congo Discovery Safaris
- Located In:
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Congo (DRC)
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Elizabeth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experiences!
Some people recommend this tour agent and via email I got in contact with Barack, the owner of Congo Discovery Safaris. I had so much questions and I every time got response very quickly. Thank you for this contact!
Before my trip I kept contact via WhatsApp and Barack picked me up at the busstation of Gisenyi. Together we crossed the border to Goma. There where a few mistakes in my application request for the visa of Congo. But Barack helped me to cross the border without any questions an problems. It only took 20 minutes!
The budget choice for accommodation in Goma was the right choice. Safe place to stay and nice accommodation with good food.
Although I thought Barack would be driving me to the gorilla tour and volcano tour, he arranged a safe driver called Richard. Later on the 3 day trip I have seen Barack briefly and I met him at the border to cross to Rwanda. Richard was a safe and good driver!
A well organized trip, safe, good choice of accommodation and as well Barack and his brother Kennedy kept in contact all times to make sure I was happy and safe during my stay.
Keep up the good work guys!
Travelling through Africa
I met Barack whilst touring through the amazing countries of Africa. I don't know what we would have done without him particularly at the border crossings. He made it look so effortless and handled it all with ease. He was so friendly and polite and always had a smile on his face. It was obvious he loves his job and seeing tourists discover his beautiful homeland. He took us to markets and restaurants and always looked after us. Thank you Barack, I hope to see you again soon!
Amazing!
Trip to the volcano,was very much amazing.organised by Congo discovery safaris by Barack.everything went well.I highly recommend Congo discovery safaris.
NZ
Email Caleb Magan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was very pleased with my experience with Congo Doscovery Safaris!
Great tour all round. Our guide Barack was exceptional - on time, friendly and reliable. Awesome experience that anyonel with an adventurous heart should take on!
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Email Mike | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great, Excellent, Unforgettable!!!
We booked a trip to Nyiragongo from Kigali with Barack and Kennedy. From the first moment of the communication, Barack and Kennedy were very attentive, reactive and helpful. They were patient to respond to our multiple questions, give explanations and cooperate in order to get everything ready and to have a smooth journey. We met Barack on time in Kigali and had a very pleasant ride to Gisenyi were we have spent our night. Then in the morning we have passed the Rwanda-DRC border without any problem and Barack was all the time next to us helping with all formalities. The hike itself was wonderful, accompanied with rangers and very nice guide who kept us entertained all the route. Once ot the top, we enjoyed a VERY TASTY dinner prepared by a chef, who was just magician, to prepare such a dinner in very strict conditions. Nyiragongo itself was unbelievebly wonderful, we stayed almost all the night staring to its lake of flames. The next morning we had a wonderful breakfast and headed back to the camp wHere Barack was already waiting for us. Again thanks to Barack we had very smooth border crossing. Afterwards he took us to hot source, it was really good after the difficult hike. Then driving back to Kigali. All the road Barack kept us entertained with different funny stories. We had a lifetime experience and I am really thankful to Barack and Kennedy. I will definetly book another tour with them next time I am in Rwanda/Kigali/Ouganda.
Email Guy P | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable and honest
I booked a tour of the volcano in Virunga NP and had a great experience. The business is located in Gisenyi and Goma and they focus on DRC tours, although they have contacts with operators in East Africa. They were generally honest and reliable when it came to pricing, timings and visas. A relatively new operator that will continue to gain experience of running tours in this particularly complicated country to travel in.
Email Gijs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an amazing and perfectly organized tour through Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
Before booking a tailor made tour with Congo discovery safaris we had contact by email with Barack and Ken. They were very helpful and we came to a very nice itinerary. Once we arrived we were picked up on the airport and from that moment unwards Barack, Ken and George, our tour guide, took great care of us. Everything was arranged and got to see all the highlight of this beautiful region without facing any problems. I would definitely recommend Congo Discovery safaris to all of you as they are very well-organised, helpful, fun and flexibel!
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Email Beau | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip with Congo Discovery Safaris!
Highly recommended. My wife and I went on an 8-day tour with Congo Discovery Safaris through Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo and had a wonderful time. It was our first trip to Africa and Ken, Barack and Jared made it very easy on us. Prior to the tour I emailed with Barack and asked a million questions, but he was always very responsive, kind and helpful.
We met Ken (Barack's brother) and Jared (the best driver I've ever seen) in Uganda and toured with them throughout the country and in Rwanda as well. They were both incredibly nice people and a lot of fun to be around. We saw tons of animals including lions, hippos, elephants, warthogs, hyenas, crocodiles, etc. We then went to Congo to meet Barack and go gorilla trekking and hike up Mt. Nyiragongo - both were incredible experiences that we will never forget.
I would highly recommend Congo Discovery Safaris as everyone we met was very nice and helpful and great tour guides. At no point during the trip did we feel like we weren't taken care of and we always felt completely safe and comfortable. An incredible time and I would love to do another trip with this group. Honestly, they were just great people in general.
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Email Rosario | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorillas and Nyiragongo Volcano
I was in Uganda when i met Elizabeth who just came back from the Congo and told me all about the fantastic trip and Barack and how well everything was organized. I then contacted Barack and he organized everything in very, very short time (visa, Transport to congo, accomodation etc). Baracks brother helped me in Kampala Uganda with everything prior to departure. I am so glad I went to the Congo to see the Gorillas and did the Nyiragongo, both experiences where absolutely fantastic. The accomodation in the Congo provided was very good and in a safe area. One could walk even after dark to the next bar or the grocery shop. barack does not himself participate in the expeditions or drivings, but can always be reached, and as in my case, will take care of any Problem.
I can highly recomend Barack and his Company and if I ever go back to the Congo for a new adventure I will contact Barack first.
Keep up the spirits and the great Job you are doing.
Email Nic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible life changing experience! Thank you Barack
What an amazing journey! The gorilla trekking was phenomenal! A surreal experience. Barack was extremely knowledgeable, generous and funny. Baracks energy and highly infectious smile was a pleasure to be around.
Everything went very smoothly.
I highly recommend Barack and his team. You will have the best time of your life!
I look forward to climb Nyiragongo Volcano with you next time Barack!
Thank you very much Barack, my brother! See you soon!