In September 2005 I went on a day trip trekking through Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Africa Travel Company.

There is a lot of information floating around on different websites saying the Congo is a dangerous place to visit, you must be mad to visit there ...

Kinshasa really is a wonderful city and D.R. Congo is a beautiful and diverse country. I have lived in Kinshasa for 6 years before the war and have family still there now. There is plenty to do and see if you are willing to get out experience it. ALthough it is true Kinshasa is quite expensive, like most developing countries it is best experienced when you have money to spend.

I worked on the project of INGA SHABA. The beer was excellent. Never forgot the MUMBO JUMBO club. I actually enjoyed seeing what I did. Met some nice people there.

I love it all it was so amazing and I had so much fun! it was the best experince of my life! I wanr to live there forever! I love the Democratic Repbulic of Cogo!!!

Kinshasa is like a jungle where everyone tries to survive. If u know the rules & principles than u will be successfull and enjoy yourself. Everything is possible in this place; Congo is a country of hope, dreams and 'despair'.
Whatever u can think of is possible in kinshasa ( D.R. Congo ).

it'S not a clean place,the country is in military stage, you see soldier every where.the insecurity is too high. the city look so dirty

let me tell u all that kinshasa is safer than new york. and it is more fun than any city in the world.

The city is a great place if you stay in downtown or the white suburb of Gombe. But if you venture elsewhere you will encounter some very interesting and sometimes scary things. Once leaving picture perfect downtown you menter a totally different eorld. Chaotic traffic chokes streets, outdoor markets, and begggars galore. But5 it is fun for the ...

KINSHASA IS A GREAT PLACE IF YOU CAN GET IN.
SECURITY IS TIGHT AT THE BORDERS. KIN IS ALOT MORE EXPENSIVE THEN MOST CITIES IN AFRICA. THE NIGHTLIFE IS AMAZING IT'S A NON-STOP PARTY. THE PEOPLE ARE SO FRIENDLY, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LEARN SOME LINGALA, IT GOES A LONG WAY.
DON'T LET CNN FOOL YOU IT'S NOT DANGEROUS.