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Kasangulu

Kasangulu is a town in Kongo Central district, DR Congo of about 27,961 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit: 87 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lola Ya Bonobo, Sainte Marie and Loufoulakari Waterfalls.

4.5833° S, 15.1655° EPop. 27,961

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Within 30 km125 places
Within 50 km223
Must-see12
Notable145
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lola Ya Bonobo, nature spot near Kasangulu
Must-see

Lola Ya Bonobo

Nature spot · 19 km · Kinshasa

Sainte Marie, church near Kasangulu
Must-see

Sainte Marie

Church · 24 km · Kinshasa

Must-see

Loufoulakari Waterfalls

Waterfall · 25 km · Pool Department

Places near Kasangulu by type

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One day from Kasangulu

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

107 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 Kasangulu
  2. Loufoulakari Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mausolée ULAheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sainte Mariechurch · 30 min
  5. Lola Ya Bonobonature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mont Mbukiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kasangulu
Today’s loopKasanguluStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kasangulu?

Lola Ya Bonobo (nature spot, about 19 km), Sainte Marie (church, about 24 km), Loufoulakari Waterfalls (waterfall, about 25 km), Mausolée ULA (heritage site, about 14 km), Mont Mbuki (viewpoint, about 15 km), Livingstone Falls (waterfall, about 37 km).

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

223 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 36 other attractions, 30 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Kasangulu?

La Borne Kasangulu, about 1 km by road; ENA.A C/La Gloire (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kasangulu?

Mausolée ULA, about 14 km by road; Borne2 (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kasangulu?

Start in Kasangulu, visit Loufoulakari Waterfalls, then Mausolée ULA, then Sainte Marie, then Lola Ya Bonobo, then Mont Mbuki, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.