DRC is the biggest and most populous nation in the whole of Central Africa. This country lies right at the equator surrounded by South Sudan, Congo Republic and Angola. Though this country is considered safe for travel, it’s particularly good for hardcore travelers who aren't afraid of the rugged African terrain.
The terrain is dominated by lush green, tropical rain forests and is very similar to Amazon in South America. The powerful Congo River cuts across this country. Apart from being a waterway for goods and passengers, the river banks are also used for farming by the local people.
The primary gateway to DRC is the N’djili-Kinshasa runway which was built in the year 1953. There are cheap flights to Democratic Republic of Congo that connect people on a daily basis. Some African planes that reach here include Kenyan Airways, Royal Air Johannesburg, Zambezi Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Those travelling from Europe can use direct flights from Brussels Airlines and Air France.
Mastercard ATMs are nowadays accessible in the capital city of Kinshasa, especially along Du Juin Boulevard and near Grand Hotel. Nevertheless, it only churns out American dollars and visitors would be required to exchange their currency in a forex bureau. Congo boasts of an interesting national dish known as the moambe. It contains eight special ingredients which include palm nuts, peanuts, cassava leaves, chicken, hot pepper mush, bananas and fish. Cheap flights to Democratic Republic of Congo can nowadays be booked at very friendly rates.
Visitors are advised not to drink any local water since it may not be clean, bottled drinks are quite cheap and can be bought at fair price from nearby shops. Moreover, soft drinks like Pepsi, Coke, Miranda and Um Bongo are available for those who can afford. Indigenous drinks such as Vitalo and ginger can also be bought from local vendors.
However, in the rural parts visitors can try out some tasty palm wine brewed to perfection. This tasty fruit is usually tapped straight from the branches, and it usually begins fermenting soon after collection. It only takes 2 hrs to reach an alcohol quotient of 4%. The alcoholic drink can be described as mild, hot, invigorating and sweet.
There are many comfortable hotels in Democratic Republic of Congo, with most of them found in Kinshasa. However, much smaller accommodations can be found around Ngaliema and Gombe.