Africa
Congo - Kinshasa
The Congo river, rainforests and mountain gorillas. Check the latest advice: some regions are in armed conflict.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Eastern provinces (North and South Kivu, Ituri) are in armed conflict and advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 15:08
- Currency
- CDF
- Calling code
- +243
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Languages spoken
- French, KG, LN, LUA, Swahili
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle and refill from filtered water.
- Refuse plastic bags and straws.
- Never buy ivory, skins, shells or wildlife products.
- Choose local guides and community-run lodges.
- Leave no rubbish behind.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
