7-Day Western DR Congo Expedition: Kinshasa to Muanda

This western Congo Expedition package brings you to the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the heart of Africa. From Kinshasa, head to the Bas Congo province reaching the Atlantic Coast. Enjoy the beautiful sights and landmarks. Most importantly, Zongo Falls on the Inkisi River, Inga Falls and Livingstone Falls south down the river are arguably more beautiful and moving than Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Yet visited far less often making them more unique and attractive.

On this tour you will see the Congo River at its most powerful. Tour some of the most important commercial gateways to Africa and enjoy a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean from Muanda. The Mangroves National Park has your fill of mangrove forest, wildlife-watching, home to the rare manatee. Moreover, it does offer an incredible number of bird and fish species (many unidentified). This 8 day Western Congo Expedition is all you need for your next safari holiday.

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Day 1 :

Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel

You will be picked up at N’djili International Airport by Kwafrika travel representative to whisk you away to your hotel and spend the rest of the evening unwinding.

Overnight at Sultani Hotel.

Day 2 :

Kisantu Botanical Garden and Zongo Falls Experience

You will leave too early from your hotel in Kinshasa to reach Kongo-Central where the Kisantu botanical garden and Zongo waterfalls are located. Upon your arrival in Kisantu, you will stop at Kisantu Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden of Kisantu is the most beautiful botanical garden in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was founded over a century ago by a missionary. Inside, you will find thousands of trees, thousands of plants, a school and the best restaurant in Kisantu. While wandering around you will spot a crocodile and two monkeys.

Late in the afternoon, you will proceed to Selli Safari Resort for the overnight. Selli Safari Resort provides a lovely setting and spectacular scenery to the Zongo Waterfalls.

Day 3 :

Zongo Falls - Matadi

After visiting Zongo falls, you will leave Selli Safari Resort in the heading to Matadi, the chief port city of the DR Congo. Drive to the famed old Belgian city built on rocks. Accessible to the ocean and the major port linking the country to the rest of the world, Matadi is the main door of Kinshasa where most ships pass through. After a thorough tour of the city including climbing up the Belvedere for a panoramic view, passing by the monument to the bearer, the port and the historic village of Vivi. End the day check-in to your hotel and enjoy your evening free time.

Overnight at Vivi Palace hotel.

Day 4 :

Matadi - Boma

After your morning breakfast, you will proceed to Boma. Which is a port town on the Congo River, some 100 km upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. The actual Boma is located in the former area occupied by the Songa Kingdom. Wake up to make a crash city tour of the historic Boma. Boma was the first capital city of DR Congo (then Belgian Congo, Free State of Congo). Pass by the residence of the First Governor General of Congo, visit the first two cars in the country and the Stanley Baobab in remembrance of the legendary explorer of colonial Africa (Henry Morton Stanley).

Overnight at La Candide Hotel.

Day 5 :

Boma – Congo River Islands – Mangroves National Park

After breakfast, you’ll hop onto a fast speedboat to begin an unforgettable journey down the mighty Congo River. Feel the cool spray of the water as you cruise toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Along the way, you’ll pull up to lush, quiet islands and explore the hidden waterways of the Mangrove Marine Park, where trees grow straight out of the water. Finally, you’ll dock at the vibrant coastal city of Muanda to see the sights and feel the ocean breeze.

Overnight at La Beviour hotel.

Day 6 :

Muanda – Kinshasa

After a quick breakfast, go for an early visit including the markets, scenery, and city of Muanda. Learn and see Congolese people’s everyday lives; some modern, and some as they have been for hundreds of years. After the market, you will be transferred to the airport for your return to Kinshasa and check in to your hotel for the final night.

Dinner and overnight at Sultani Hotel.

Day 7 :

End of the Trip

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

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How to apply for a Congo travel a visa?

For you to apply for the Congolese Travel Visa you need to get an official invitation letter from a trusted tour operator or the company inviting you to the DRC. The invitation letter will cost you around 100$ and will help you complete your visa application with the Congolese embassy in your country. If you don’t have any Congolese representation in your country then you are eligible to the flying visa that can be found online through the EVISA RDC portal.

Is it safe to travel to Western Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been associated for decades to conflicts and crisis. The continent size country has been dealing with such issues in a region called Kivu (Eastern Congo). Western Congo is very safe for one to visit and has never had history of crisis or conflicts.

Entering Congo

After applying for the Congolese tourist visa and getting an approval, you will then have the chance to visit one of the least visited countries in Africa. Here are some of the conditions to enter DR Congo:

You have got to have a passport valid for at least 6 months
You have got to have a Yellow Fever vaccination card
Currency declaration: Upon your arrival in DRC, you are required to declare cash of any currency equivalent to more than 10 000 USD. The same thing should be done as you leave the country.
As you leave country, you are required to pay an airport infrastructure development fund tax (IDEF) of US $ 58.00 (rate subject to change without notice). This Tax is around 20$ when flying domestically in the DR Congo.
Unfortunately, travelers to the DRC often experience difficulties at the airport and other points of entry.Arriving at Ndjili International Airport in Kinshasa can be chaotic. Be calm when dealing with security and immigration officers who sometimes may demand unofficial “special fees”.

Covid19 in DRC as of June 2021

Congo, like most African countries, has not had devastating Covid-19 cases like we have seen happening in Eurasia and America. As of late June 2021, Congo has about 33 577 recorded cases with more than 27 794 recoveries, 4 966 under treatment and 817 deaths. Thanks to early actions taken in March 2020 and a strict monitoring of the covid19 situation in the country by the government, the pandemic has been kept under control.
The covid19 guidelines to enter the DR Congo (subject to constant change as the situation evolves) are as follows: Upon arrival in DR Congo, visitors are subject to a mandatory PCR covid19 test at their own expense (50$US). Results are expected after 24 hours. Before leaving the country, visitors are required to go for another mandatory PCR covid19 test.

7-Day Western DR Congo Expedition: Kinshasa to Muanda

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