| Located along the shores of Congo River, Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A sprawling metropolis, Kinshasa is a city of contrasts with rich and poor living side by side. Whether visiting the city on a daytrip or coming here for a vacation, Kinshasa has plenty of attractions to keep you occupied! The city is often referred to as 'the capital of African music', because of its popular music known as 'Ndombolo'. While in town, spend time visiting city’s popular sites like; Aviators' and Stanley monuments. Also visit the lush Kisantu Botanical Gardens with a collection of 100-year-old trees from all over the world.
Museum enthusiasts can browse the wonderful collection at the Ethnological Museum in Lovanium University. Kinshasa has lovely neighborhoods crawling with shops, restaurants and eateries. Stroll along the old and new parts of town or stop at the shops for interesting trinkets and gifts. Travelers to Kinshasa also enjoy daytrips to the nearby Lac de ma Vallé offering fishing and water biking opportunities. At night, the Matonge area downtown springs to life with plenty of bars, discos and nightclubs.<,/p>
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