The 8 Days Congo Safari Tour to Bas Congo to explore Wild West, River Rapids & Livingstone Falls is an exciting safari package that starts and ends in Kinshasa – the main capital of Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Bas Congo features great attractions including the famous Inga Falls, the ports of Matadi and Boma connecting Congo to the western world via the Atlantic Ocean, famous Zongo Falls and Kisantu Botanical Gardens and Mangroove National Park which combine to generate ultimate Congo Safari memories.
Day 1: Arrive in Kinshasa & transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Visit Zongo Falls & Kisantu Botanical Gardens
Day 3: Explore Matadi City
Day 4: Explore the Inga Falls
Day 5: Explore Boma
Day 6: Explore the Muanda & Tonde Mangrove
Day 7: Tour Muanda & River Markets & flight to Kinshasa
Day 8: Kinshasa City tour & depart
Following a flight from your country of origin, you land at Kinshasa where you will be welcomed by our representative before transferring to the respective hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Kempinski Hotel Pleuve Congo
Midrange / Standard: Hotel Memling
Budget / Basic: Guesthouse Residence
You transfer to Kisantu and spend the day visiting the Kisantu Botanical Gardens which features a considerable collection of ancient trees along with bright endemic flowers making it one of the great ex-situ conservation sites in Central Africa.
From Kisantu, you continue to Zongo Falls in the Bas Congo Forest. You enjoy the amazing scenic waterfall falling 65m below the sharp rocks with a provision for natural bath if you wish. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Seli Safari Zongo
Transfer to this famous Old Belgian colonial city set on the rocks standing as the major port linking Democratic Republic of Congo to the Western world.
It is the main water entry and exit point to Kinshasa where ships operate. You undertake a thorough city tour of Matadi ending at Livingstone Falls before retiring for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Flat Hotel Ledya
Following breakfast, you take up an adventure climb gaining views of Belvedere, the rocky streets, sandy beaches, the majestic Congo River and the hills below.
You gain the view of traditional made brick yards at the foot of Cambier peak before crossing the Pont Merechal Bridge to connect to Inga where the view of the mightiest dam of Africa along with the famous Inga Falls. Proceed to Boma for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Hotel Mabuilu
Set off for the day’s exploration of Boma port – the second largest after Matadi. You visit the first Church in Congo that dates far back to 1890, the Baobab of Stanley – the legendary explorer before taking a boat cruise along the Congo River to the Atlantic Ocean making a stop at Banana. Retire for relaxation, dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Tourist Hotel
Following breakfast, take a scenic drive to the beautiful Muanda seaside town marked with gossamer white sand and soothing breezes from the Ocean.
The end point is Tonde Mangroves which are drained by River Tonde presenting opportunities to explore Hippos along with birds and mammals in the Mangroves National Park. Depending on the weather, you can have an opportunity to view the Slavery rest.
Accommodation: Marmite des esclaves
Spend the morning visiting the markets, the city landscapes of Muanda and the way of life of the local people after which you catch up with a flight transfer back to Kinshasa.
You can opt to explore the night life of Kinshasa City and depending on the day, you can attend the Rumba Concert or any music show where the famous Lingala songs can be heard.
Accommodation
Luxury / Upmarket: Kempinski Hotel Pleuve Congo
Midrange / Standard: Hotel Memling
Budget / Basic: Guesthouse Residence
Following breakfast, take up a city tour including the Marche de Valeur a local market for last minute shopping after which you transfer to the Airport to catch up with a flight back home.
End of The 8 Days Congo Safari Tour to Bas Congo to Explore Wild West, River Rapids & Livingstone Falls
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