Discovering Central Congo


Trip description

In one week, visit most of this peripheral province, fascinating in more than one way (historical, cultural, natural heritage), leaving Kinshasa by car, train or bus and returning by plane. For those in a hurry or for a first contact.... The province is full of other interesting points and sites of great beauty: bonobo sanctuary, Mayumbe forest, pilgrimage to Nkamba, Luki Biosphere Reserve, rock paintings in Kwilu Ngongo, hippos in Luango-Nzami... to visit during a longer stay for a more in-depth visit of this magnificent region.

Day 1: Zongo falls

Day 2: Kisantu

Day 3: Kimpese

Day 4: Matadi

Day 5: Boma

Day 6: Moanda

Day 7: Kinshasa

Day 1 : Zongo falls



Visit of the sublime waterfalls and the beach at the mouth of the river Inkisi and the Congo River. Barbecue and animation around fire or bar-disco.




Day 2 : Kisantu

Day2 : Kisantu ©C. Thirion


Visit the wonderful botanical garden, with a possible stop at the Mbuela Lodge site (catering, relaxation), before continuing to Mbanza Ngungu: visit the blind fish cave and colonial buildings.




Day 3 : Kimpese

Day3 : Kimpese ©C. Thirion


Approach walk and visit of Vampa Falls with swimming. Continuation on Matadi.




Day 4 : Matadi

Day4 : Matadi ©C. Thirion


Visit of the city, the Belvedere, the monument to the porters, the Mpozo valley.... Sports ascent to the Pallabala plateau to the first Protestant church in the country, or visit the famous barrage hydroélectrique d'Inga.




Day 5 : Boma

Day5 : Boma ©C. Thirion


Visit of the historic city (cathedral, residence of the first colonial governor, the baobab of Stanley...). Lunch break at the timeless Auberge du Vieux Port. Continuation to Moanda.




Day 6 : Moanda

Day6 : Moanda ©Ph. Wyvekens


Canoe trip in the Mangroves and stop on the oyster island (Kimwabi). Banana Point (mouth of the Congo/Atlantic Ocean River), meal at the edge of Tonde beach.




Day 7 : Kinshasa



Return to Avion airport.




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