Places to visit near

Boma

Boma is a city in Kongo Central district, DR Congo of about 162,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit: 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Fort de Shinkakasa, Yellala Falls and Inga Falls.

5.8510° S, 13.0536° EPop. 162,521

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km31
Must-see3
Notable52
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Boma

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Boma
  2. Île des Princesriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Ilha Rocariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. N’kete Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Ile Matebariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Île Kinsalariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Boma
Today’s loopBomaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Boma?

Fort de Shinkakasa (fort, about 3 km), Former Residence of the Governor-General (museum, about 1 km), Premier Camp Militaire (heritage site, about 1 km), Baobab de Stanley (museum, about 1 km), N’kete Island (island, about 4 km), Ilha Selonga (river spot, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Boma?

31 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 12 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest church to Boma?

First Church, about 1 km by road; Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Boma?

Premier Camp Militaire, about 1 km by road; Fort de Shinkakasa (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Boma?

Start in Boma, visit Île des Princes, then Ilha Roca, then N’kete Island, then Ile Mateba, then Île Kinsala, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

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