Kinshasa, DR CongoJardin Botanique de KinshasaBasilique Sainte-AnneÉglise Saint-Pierre-Claver de BrazzavilleLivingstone FallsPool MaleboSainte Marie
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Kinshasa

Kinshasa is a city in Kinshasa district, DR Congo of about 7,785,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit: 96 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jardin Botanique de Kinshasa, Kinshasa Zoological Garden and Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo.

4.3276° S, 15.3136° EPop. 7,785,965

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Within 30 km219 places
Within 50 km233
Must-see12
Notable139
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Jardin Botanique de Kinshasa, nature spot near Kinshasa
Must-see

Jardin Botanique de Kinshasa

Nature spot · 2 km

Kinshasa Zoological Garden, garden near Kinshasa
Must-see

Kinshasa Zoological Garden

Garden · 3 km

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo, church near Kinshasa
Must-see

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo

Church · 3 km

Places near Kinshasa by type

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One day from Kinshasa

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:41 pm

87 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 Kinshasa
  2. Sainte Mariechurch · 30 min
  3. Livingstone Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Église Saint-Pierre-Claver de Brazzavillechurch · 30 min
  5. Basilique Sainte-Annechurch · 30 min
  6. Pool Malebolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kinshasa
Today’s loopKinshasaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kinshasa?

Jardin Botanique de Kinshasa (nature spot, about 2 km), Kinshasa Zoological Garden (garden, about 3 km), Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo (church, about 3 km), Basilique Sainte-Anne (church, about 9 km), Église Saint-Pierre-Claver de Brazzaville (church, about 10 km), Livingstone Falls (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

233 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 26 other attractions, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Kinshasa?

Cep Berée, about 1 km by road; Philadelphia CFD (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kinshasa?

Palais du Peuple, about 2 km by road; Monument President Kasa-Vubu (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kinshasa?

Start in Kinshasa, visit Sainte Marie, then Livingstone Falls, then Église Saint-Pierre-Claver de Brazzaville, then Basilique Sainte-Anne, then Pool Malebo, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.