The Unexpected in Kinshasa

Unleash Your Inner Artist at a Pottery Workshop

The Unexpected

Get those hands dirty and your creative juices flowing at a local pottery workshop. Make something cool, have a laugh and take home a souvenir that has a bit of your soul in it!

Master the Lingala Language

The Unexpected

Challenge yourself to learn the lingua franca of Kinshasa, Lingala! Grab a few phrases and surprise the locals with your linguistic prowess. Boni? (How are you?)

Navigate the Colourful Chaos of Kinshasa’s Markets

The Unexpected

Haggle your way through the ever-buzzing mercados and score some vibrant African fabrics! You'll feel like a bargaining pro by the time you're done, and you'll walk away with some snazzy patterns to boot!

Ride like a Local on a Chukudu

The Unexpected

Hop on a chukudu, Kinshasa’s traditional wooden scooter, and test your balance skills. You’ll zip (or wobble) through the streets like never before - it's eco-friendly fun on two wobbly wheels!

Venture Through the Vibrant Matongé District

The Unexpected

Duck in and out of the bustling alleyways of Matongé for a sensory overload of sights and sounds. From the sizzling street food to the infectious beat of Congolese rumba, this place is a merry-go-round of unexpected delights!