Private Tour
Exclusive Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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If there is one place you absolutely must visit in Kinshasa, it’s this one of sure: Lola Ya Bonobo, the great sanctuary for Bonobos, a species of apes that, like the chimpanzees, is closely related to humans! Due to environmental pressures and poaching, the Bonobos are an endangered species - a situation that led to the creation of this wildlife reservation whose aim is to protect these friendly creatures.
The Bonobos, our closest living relatives, with more than 99% identical DNA, are protected in a special preserve outside Kinshasa. Lola ya Bonobo is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos. This stunning and cute eco-tour provides a rich, educational experience. Bonobos are found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Go for a tour of the area, and enjoy the fascinating local flora and fauna.
* Visit the amazing Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary, a paradise for apes with a professional guide
* Meet the beautiful families of the Bonobos and understand the way they live
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary
Discover the sanctuary and meet the Bonobo families. Go for a tour of the area, and enjoy the local flora and fauna. You will be able to see several families, living on the territory, which highly resembles their natural habitat deep in the north of Congolese jungle.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entrance Fees
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Lunch
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Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary is a must-visit
alanak292,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This place is an absolute gem and a must-see for anyone interested in wildlife conservation. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the serene environment and the incredible work being done to protect these endangered Bonobos. For me, it was uplifting and educational experience.
The experience left a lasting impact on us
C2662HWrobertd,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience left a lasting impact on us, as it was about conservation and education about the Bonobos and the vital work being done to protect them. Watching them interact and play was a heartwarming sight. Our guide answered all our questions with such detail, from the sanctuary's rescue efforts to what is done toward their protection.
Highly educative tour which was eco-friendly, to see the Bonobos
annabellec383,Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour must not be missed when one is in Kinshasa. It was amazing to see this sanctuary for Bonobos, a species of apes closely related to humans. The tour guide ensured that the entire tour was eco-friendly and that is appreciated. This tour has been the most real life educative moment in my life and I highly recommend this tour.
Discovering bonobos
silvanaverachi,Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sanctuary is located in an area a few km from the metropolitan city of Kinshasa, surrounded by green hills and tropical vegetation with the river and local workers who extract sand from the river with their bare hands. The tour begins with a brief description of the bonobos, the fourth family of monkeys present in the world (the others are: chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans) which occupies a large area of Congo. We then visit the baby bonobos who are raised and cuddled by the guards and saved from poaching and the wars that still rage north-east of Congo. You are then accompanied on a circular tour of about 2 km where you see the adult bonobos in the wild interacting with visitors in a nice but… not very welcoming way 😄
Trip to Lola Ya Bonobo
Journey451085,Jun 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Etienne, our English speaking guide, was excellent at translating the French for us and finding a shady place by the river to eat our bag lunch afterwards. I applaud everything Lola Ya Bonobo sanctuary is doing for the bonobos. Watching the bonobos come our of the forest when it was feeding time and eating the papayas was fun to watch. I enjoyed seeing the 3 different groups of bonobos in their different locations. With the scorching sun beating down on our heads, the longest flight of steps almost did in these two 79 year old women!
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