Your holiday to Kinshasa will take you to the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is situated on the Congo River opposite the capital of the Republic of the Congo, which is a little confusing. Because of the similarity in their names, they are often referred to as Congo-Kinshasa and Congo-Brazzaville. A large, bustling and exciting city, Kinshasa has no less than three universities and is an important commercial centre. To see this fun city, experience its history and meet its welcoming inhabitants, book both a flight to Kinshasa and a hotel with us as part of our excellent value discount holidays.
There are many local languages but the main official language is French, and the currency is the franc congolais or CDF. Obviously, exchange rates fluctuate, but as a guide, a British pound is equal to just over 2,000 franc congolais. A visa is required for UK citizens to visit on holiday to Kinshasa, as well as a passport with at least 6 months validity, and a yellow fever certificate. N’Djili International Airport is just over 11 miles outside the city and has the same array of shuttle buses, city buses, taxis and rental cars as any big airport. It should take just over half an hour into Kinshasa itself, so if you would like to book a flight from London to Kinshasa or a flight from Manchester to Kinshasa, contact us today. We can arrange the most appropriate flight for you and include it in one of our excellent value flight and hotel deals.
This part of Africa is tropical, which means the weather is warm throughout the year. With average temperatures in the mid to high 20s, this is an excellent place to visit. If you think you would enjoy a holiday to Kinshasa in this fantastic part of Africa, book one of our all-inclusive holiday packages today so you can enjoy the wonderful climate and friendly people for yourself.
There are some lovely museums in Kinshasa that are worth visiting, for example:
As well as these museums and art galleries, you could visit the former president Laurent Kabila’s tomb. You have to go through to the diplomatic quarter but it is worth the trip, as is Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built by the Belgians in the 20th century. If you want to go on holiday to Kinshasa and see these typically African sights, call us today to book one of our flight and hotel deals and experience the magic for yourself.
Many dishes in Kinshasa are served with cassava, which is grown here, and for a fully authentic dish, you should try moambe, which means eight. This is because it is made of only eight ingredients, which are chicken and fish, palm nuts and peanuts, bananas, cassava leaves, hot pepper sauce and rice, and it's delicious. You will find some stunning restaurants when you are on holiday in Kinshasa, but if you are looking to save some money, the snack bars and Nganda restaurants are just as interesting and the food just as tasty. Also, be aware that a 10% service charge will be added to most meals but you are still expected to leave a tip. To try these delicious dishes, book one of our discount holidays today.
To find local and authentic gifts to bring home from your holiday to Kinshasa, head to the Marche Gambela, which is a slightly mad but fun, local market. It is loud and busy, and sells everything you could imagine, including clothing and local food, and crafts that would be ideal for gifts. There are also souvenir shops in the centre of Kinshasa, and here you can buy wooden and carved items as well as small gifts such as key rings and fridge magnets. We have a range of low-cost holidays just waiting for you to snap them up – call us today to book one and you will soon be choosing these gifts for yourself.
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