Kinshasa Day Tours

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DAY TOURS FROM KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO


Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the country’s largest city and launching point for our short excursions south and east of the Congo River. Choose from river voyages, Bonobo sightseeing, or waterfalls. Ideal travel experiences for individuals and groups who are short on time.


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Tour di un giorno di Sapeurs e "Rumble in the Jungle" allo stadio Muhammad Ali di Kinshasa

I sapeur sono un aspetto peculiare e interessante di Kinshasa che molti si perdono. Oggi sperimenterai il loro abbigliamento lussuoso e uno dei luoghi più famosi di Kinshasa dove si è svolto uno dei più grandi combattimenti di Muhammad Ali. Il Rumble in the Jungle.

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Bombo Lumene

Named after two regional rivers, Bombo Lumene is a wonderful area for observing flora and fauna. This is a wonderful area to relax, picnic, hike, and even swim. Other attractions on this tour include a visit to the Bateke villages near Bombo, and the spectacular drive through the Bombo Valley.

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Congo River Cruise - Kinshasa

Cruise the world’s second largest river in comfort with a bilingual guide. Gaze at countless ships, villages, and local fishermen as you go further up toward the islands and villages north of the rivertowns. Witness thousands of fish and birdlife, all colorful, and many undocumented! See farmers tilling the riverside and going about their daily lives, as well as nearby river markets, and island communities.

A bonobo gazes forward with wide, intelligent eyes amidst lush green foliage.

Eco Excursion - Bonobos, Ma Valle, & Lukaya

One-day Eco-Excursion to Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary, Lake Ma Vallee, and the Chutes de la Lukaya (waterfalls).This stunning and cute eco-tour provides a rich, educational experience. Bonobos are found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to spending time at the Sanctuary, enjoy lunch at the waterfalls in nearby Lukaya, and a hike at the green lake of Ma Vallee.

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Inga Dam And Waterfalls Overnight Tour

The Inga Dam is the most impressive dam in all of Africa and a top stop for your travel in the Bas-Congo Region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is very hard to get a permit to visit the Inga Dam and the waterfalls, which are the most impressive waterfalls of the Congo River south of Kinshasa, but we have excellent contacts at the place. For this trip we go all the way from Kinshasa to Inga Dam, see the falls, overnight there and the day after we go back to Kinshasa, making a small stop in Kisantu. Book your visit to the Inga Falls now with Congo Travel and Tours!

Kinshasa by night showcases a city illuminated by countless lights, with a bustling port and towering buildings reflecting in the calm waters of the Congo River under a twilight sky.

Kinshasa By Night

Experience the Congolese night life. The popular music of Congo is considered the best in all of Africa and tonight you can hear Ndombolo, Rumba, and all the other famous music forms of the country in the heart of the nightlife, Matonge. Visit the raucous casinos and clubs, the huge live music bars, and show houses.

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Kinshasa City Tour

A comprehensive one-day city tour.Main attractions include: the Place of Independence, the Botanical Garden, the main stadium, the National Parliament, the National Institute and Museum, the great Arts market, and the Musical Center.

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Giardini di Kisantu e Mbanza Ngungu - Il tesoro verde del Congo e le grotte e caverne sotterranee

Esplora un giardino naturale che contiene flora da ogni parte del mondo. Il fiume Inkinsi scorre attraverso il giardino e offre spettacoli maestosi. Altre attrazioni di questo tour includono una visita alla grotta di Mbanza Ngungu, dimora del pesce barbo cieco africano.

Two people stand on rocks at the top of a powerful waterfall cascading into a misty gorge surrounded by lush greenery.

Zongo Waterfalls

Located 130 kilometers (c. 90 miles) from Kinshasa, an early morning pick-up will take you through spectacular scenery to the Zongo Waterfalls. Water spews forth from the mountains and falls on rocks 65 meters (more than 200 feet). The park itself, Zongo Park, provides a lovely setting. A meal and visit to the Seli Lodge is included.

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