Democratic Republic of Congo - República Democrática do Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is NOT a tourist destination and is not safe for independent tourists. Those visiting the country for business, research or international assistance purposes should consult their organization and seek professional guides before planning a trip. Do not go to that country unless it is strictly necessary.

THE Democratic Republic of Congo is a country of Central Africa.

Understand

Regions

The Democratic Republic of Congo is divided into 25 provinces and an independent city:

• kinshasa
• Central Congo
• Kwango
• Kwilu
• Mai-Ndombe
• Kasai
• lulua
• Oriental Kasai
• Lomami
• Sankuru
• Maniama
• Sud-Kivu
• Nord-Kivu
• Ituri
• Haut-Uele
• Tshopo
• Bas-Uele
• Nord-Ubangi
• mongal
• Sud-Ubangi
• Équateur
• Tshuapa
• Tanganyika
• Haut-Lomami
• Lualaba
• Haut-Katanga

Cities

• kinshasa
• Lubumbashi
• Mbuji-Mayi
• Kolwezi
• Kananga
• Kisangani
• Likasi

Other destinations

World Heritage Sites

• Virunga National Park
• Garamba National Park
• Kahuzi-Biega National Park
• Salonga National Park
• Ocapis Fauna Reserve

To arrive

Angolans, Brazilians and Portuguese need a tourist visa to enter the country.

By airplane

• Gives Africa: South African Airways and Kenyan Airways serve kinshasa three times a week home. Ethiopian Airlines has daily flights from Addis Abbeba.
• Gives Europe: Air France, Brussels Airlines has regular direct flights. The cheapest tickets are from London and Paris, by African companies, approximately US$500/person/section.

Of boat

In between Brazzaville, in the neighbor Congo and there are ferries and boats in the capital every two hours, from 8 am to 3 pm, with prices between US$15 and 20. Procedures in the neighboring country are smooth, but the same is not true in Kinshasa, especially if you are not accompanied by a representative government or an NGO. There are also faster and more expensive boats, and reservations are not recommended.

By car

By bus/bus

In Uganda, by the Bunagana-Kisoro pass. A ticket costs US$5, visa from both countries is required, but border crossing is easy.

Circular

Of boat

By car

In Angola, you can arrive from a small road exiting the city of Dundo. Entry from the Congo is through a market and costs US$0.50. Many Angolans go to this market because it sells very cheap products, angola citizens have free entry while citizens of other countries need a visa.

By bus/bus

By train/train

Speak

French is the official language of the country. There are other national languages, the most spoken is Lingala

Look

Knife

Buy

With the

drink and go out

sleep

Learn

Work

Safety

Health

respect

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