Zongo Falls
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
About Zongo Falls
Zongo Falls (French: Chutes de Zongo) is a roaring 65-metre (213 ft) waterfall on the Inkisi River in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Zongo Falls travel guide
Getting there
The falls are about 130 km (81 mi) southeast of Kinshasa, or about a 4 hour drive. Some might call this a day trip, but it's a long 4 hours. The first half of the trip is on relatively smooth road, but the second half is rough going. You're better off making a 2-day trip of it, and with a 4x4 vehicle at that. With some negotiation you should be able to arrange a 4x4 along with a driver for 2 days for around US$500 in Kinshasa. Guided tours are also offered by several companies in Kinshasa.
Getting around
You'll need to hike a bit to get to the waterfall viewpoint.
Sleep
Camping is possible if you bring a tent.
Seli Safari Resort, ☏ +243 818 883003. Pricey, but your options are limited. USD$180+ per room. (updated Nov 2023)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.