Scenic spot introduction:
Livingstone Falls is the world's largest waterfall. It is located in a rapid stream in the lower reaches of the Congo River in central Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. The turbulent part is 350 kilometers long, from Lake Malebo near Kinshasa to the western Congolese city of Matadi, with a total drop of 270 meters.Attractions distribution:
32 rapids and waterfalls on the Congo River. The 354-kilometer (220-mile) river section between Kinshasa and Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ups and downs, turbulent waves, and huge currents are breathtaking. The Congo River Basin has the world's second largest tropical rainforest after the Amazon rainforest, and is very rich in biological resources. There are various fish species in the rivers and lakes in the basin, lungfish in the swamps, and many birds in the rainforest are unique to Africa. Aquatic mammals living in the Congo River and its tributaries include hippos, otters, and manatees. The rainforest is also home to the unique African forest elephant.Scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, waterfallstravelling guideline:
The Kinshasa Zoo houses rare African wild animals from all over the country, such as white rhinos, African elephants, gorillas, crocodiles, zebras, hippos, antelopes, peacocks and giraffes, etc. Travelers can also enjoy upstream boat racing on the Zaire River.
Best time to visit:
October to February
Shopping recommendations:
Jewelry and handicrafts made from ebony, mahogany, malachite, ivory, snake skin and crocodile skin.
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kinshasa
How to get there:
The capital Kinshasa is connected to most cities mainly by plane. The only railway transportation is the train line from Kinshasa to the port city of Matadi. Transportation within the city mainly relies on second-hand and third-hand buses operated by locals and unmarked and crowded second-hand taxis.
Scenic area map:
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Livingstone Falls Ticket Prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
