"cogedev's new Zaire Page" Top 5 Page for this destination Democratic Republic of Congo by cogedev

Democratic Republic of Congo Travel Guide: 283 reviews and 527 photos

cogedev's new Zaire Page - Democratic Republic of Congo

that was a section of that "road" between Kinshasa and Matadi in 1997. They says that have been recently rebuilt

diamonds, Sept 2002

Somewhere in Eastern Kasaï. More specifically at 65 kms at South of Tshikapa ; not so far from the angolian border. I'm just in front of a "tshina" : hole 20 meter deep they do to find diamonds :-)

I finally

open a business there in Kinshasa.
G. LAPIECE (could be translated 'I've the part") provide parts for cars, trucks, engines industry and so.
but I won't make here advertisement

Pros and Cons

Pros:they're very welcoming
Cons:corruption but that have to be discussed !
In a nutshell:they are on the starting blocks again

Last visit to Democratic Republic of Congo: Nov 2002
Intro Updated Jul 10, 2007
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Look at the table's foot Restaurants (8)

Big place with a big terrasse. Very usefull place to organise appointments. Located just in front of Central station... more travel advice

Arrival tax free shop at Ndjili airport Shopping (2)

Never seen that anywhere else. You landed at Ndjili (International airport of DRC Kinshasa), you cross the border and... more travel advice

Go and meet Julie Restaurants (8)

Preferably go and eat inside, you will have a confortable air conditionning. I like that place. Of course it's proach... more travel advice

Less than one hour at lunch time Restaurants (8)

It's the lonely place I found in Kinshasa wher I can go and lunch in less than one hour. Every day you have the choose... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Cheap and correct
Nightlife (2)
See All fully mixed but some classic

What to Pack (1)
I always have in my luggage
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Comments (3)

nomada Jul 30, 2006 at 12:02 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday ! How is life over there? A very special day today...
Sininen Jul 29, 2006 at 11:44 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page on Congo. Happy birthdya from Finland!
Bwana_Brown Jun 17, 2004 at 12:10 PM Report Abuse

Interesting photos and tips too!