01Vital artery
R.D. Congo — Heart of Africa
Official Partners: AS Monaco · FC Barcelone
—The Vision
Sport opens the door.
The country awaits.
Behind every jersey worn across European pitches beats a nation of 100 million people, crossed by the mighty Congo River, guardian of the world’s second largest rainforest, and cradle of limitless cultural creativity.
RDC Heart of Africa transforms sports visibility into the desire to travel, meet and explore.
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Pulse
Sport & Pride
The Leopards, AS Monaco, FC Barcelona, youth training academies and world-class athletes.
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Feel
Culture & Heritage
Congolese rumba recognized by UNESCO, fashion, La Sape, contemporary art and gastronomy.
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Discover
Tourism & Destinations
The Congo River, Virunga volcanoes, Lake Kivu, national parks and vibrant metropolises.
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Radiate
Global Partnerships
A leading international presence projecting the true spirit and energy of the country.
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02World heritage · Nature
Virunga National Park
03Kivu · Bukavu
Great Lakes
04Biodiversity · Ituri
Okapi Wildlife Reserve
05Vibrant capital
Kinshasa
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A territory the size of a continent.
02Feel · Culture
When rumba sounds,
the whole world moves
Inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Congolese rumba is the pulse of a people whose artistic expression reverberates globally. Fashion, La Sape, contemporary art, dance, cinema and cuisine: discover an exhilarating contemporary creative force.
Rumba & Music
UNESCO World Heritage, timeless melodies and legendary stages.
Fashion & La Sape
The art of supreme elegance, an aesthetic philosophy born in Kinshasa and Brazzaville.
Contemporary Art
Painters, photographers and sculptors acclaimed in the world’s leading biennales.
01Pulse · Sport
Sport makes tourism shine
On the pitches of Ligue 1, in European competitions and in premier arenas worldwide, Congolese athletes and partner clubs carry the nation’s banner. It is only the first step: sport is the doorway to discovering the country.
The Final Destination
Loved the match? Discover the country.
Every fixture is an invitation to explore the breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and warm hospitality of the DRC.
03Cross-cutting stories
Stories from the Heart
Human tales at the crossroads of sport, culture and travel: meeting the people who embody the soul and momentum of the DRC.
04Radiate · Partnerships
Our Global Partners
Prestigious alliances serving international visibility and youth empowerment across the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
05News
Latest activations
06Travel & Experiences
Plan your DRC experience
Prepare your journey to the Heart of Africa. From visa guidelines to recommended routes between urban culture and virgin wilderness, find the keys to your journey.
Where to go
Kinshasa, Lake Kivu, Virunga, Katanga: explore landmark regions and their hidden treasures.
What to do
Gorilla trekking, live rumba nights, river cruising, volcano hikes and wilderness safaris.
When to visit
Dry seasons from June to September and December to February for the finest experience.
Itineraries
Handcrafted 7 to 14-day journeys connecting awe-inspiring nature with urban creative pulse.