Places to visit near

Matadi

Matadi is a city in Kongo Central district, DR Congo of about 180,109 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 27 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Yellala Falls, Inga Falls and Fort de Shinkakasa.

5.8386° S, 13.4631° EPop. 180,109

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see3
Notable33
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Matadi

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:11 pm

207 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 Matadi
  2. Fort de Shinkakasafort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Inga Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mont Kakilaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Yellala Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mpozonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Matadi
Today’s loopMatadiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matadi?

Yellala Falls (waterfall, about 21 km), Marie (attraction, about 1 km), Safari (nature spot, about 1 km), Ballon (heritage site, about 2 km), Complexe Missionnaire (attraction, about 2 km), Eglise Neo-apostilique (church, about 2 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 9 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Matadi?

La Borne Matadi, about 1 km by road; Cite Bethel Matadi la Paillote (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matadi?

Site Belvedere, about 3 km by road; Kinzao (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matadi?

Start in Matadi, visit Fort de Shinkakasa, then Inga Falls, then Mont Kakila, then Yellala Falls, then Mpozo, and drive back — about 207 km by road in all.

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