The Democratic Republic of the Congo, like many other African countries, has a huge potential for tourism. Here, we take a look at a startup that showcases this potential, both to members of the Congolese diaspora and foreigners. 

Yebo is a digital solution that enables users, mainly foreigners and members of the African diaspora, to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo on tailor-made tourist tours. The platform was developed by a Congolese startup, founded by Nelson Badibangi in 2021. 

According to its developers, "Yebo is an innovative solution that brings together all tour operators in one place with the best tourism service offers, to make it closer to local and international consumers."

Users can access Yebo’s services via mobile, through a dedicated app. All they need to do is register and explore available offers. It is possible to choose a tour, based on one’s tastes and means. There is also a search bar which helps filter tours, based on users' preferences. 

With Yebo, tourists do not have to go through any hassle. Transportation during the trip, short-stay accommodation, sightseeing and visits to private parks and/or tourist sites; the solution takes care of everything. The startup also assists with the administrative procedures necessary to obtain a visa. Users can access the Congolese embassy website from the Yebo platform.

At present, the startup offers over 52 tourist circuits. During the Canadian week in Kinshasa in June 2023, it won a prize for its great impact on cooperation between Canada and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Adoni Conrad Quenum