Kinshasa - The third largest city in Africa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kinshasa is located on the Congo River, and is the third largest city in Africa. It is also the second largest French speaking city in the world, after Paris. Kinshasa is the main economic, commercial, administrative, and cultural centre of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa has several attractions, including Cité de L'oua, home to the country’s government; Quartier Matonge, known regionally for its nightlife; L'onatra, the impressive building of the Ministry of Transport; and the residential area of Gombe. Other notable attractions include the Kinshasa Museum, the Kinshasa Fine Arts Academy, the central market, and several skyscrapers, showing the city’s recent modernisation.
Here are some of the top places to visit in Kinshasa
1. Congo River
2. Garamba National Park
3. Livingstone Falls
4. Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary
5. Salonga National Park
6. Pool Malebo
7. Petites Chutes de la Lukaya
8. Kisantu Botanical Gardens
9. Kinkole fish Market
10. Jardin d'Eden
Things to do in Kinshasa
1. Get lost in Kinshasa
2. Visit the Lola Ya Bonobo
3. Take a break at the Kahuzi Biega National Park
4. Explore the Nyiragongo Volcano
5. Visit the Virunga National Park
6. Stroll around Garamba National Park
7. Visit the Brazzaville
8. Spend some time at the Salonga National Park
9. Marvel at the Falls of Zongo
10. Go on a boat ride to Idjwi
