NATURE'S POWERHOUSE
The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa and eighth in the world. Recently named the deepest river on earth, the Congo River runs deeper than 230 meters in some parts. That’s the height of some of the skyscrapers in Singapore! It’s a powerful river too, running a treacherous and turbulent route. It pummels towards a violent stretch of rapids known as the ‘Gates of Hell’, makes a deadly drop at Stanley Falls, slows almost to a pool, then another deadly dip down Livingstone Falls before meeting the Atlantic Ocean. All said, the Congo River unleashes more power than the sum effort of the rivers and waterfalls in United States. Today, it is Africa’s brightest source of natural, renewable hydropower.
CENTRAL AFRICA'S LIFELINE: THE EXPERIENCE
Watch the Congo River @ River Safari, the 8th longest river on our planet, come alive! Traipse through the mysterious and moist tropical broadleaf forest that extends across the Congo Basin. Conquer the very heart of darkness as you find your way through the depth of the mighty Congolian forest for a rendezvous with crocodiles. Be transported to a mysterious and watery world of intrigue and adventure as you have never experienced before. |
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Featured Residents
CONGO TETRA
It is more oval in shape than its common cousin and has a captivating flourescent shimmer in rainbow-like colours all along its body. The crowning glory of the Congo Tetra, however, is its graceful violet coloured tail fin with a whitish trim. These timid creatures are omnivorous, consuming insects and worms as well as small plants and shoots in its natural habitat. They are shy though, so remember to keep it down when you visit.
CONGO PUFFER
Described on its best day as a vicious fish, this puffer tends to lay low taking advantage of its camouflage skills to hide from unsuspecting prey. It never hesitates to attack and kill anything in its path. As its name suggests, the Congo Puffer is capable of inflating its body, usually when it is under threat. This tough little guy can also be found roughing it out with the big fish in the Congo River rapids.
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