Meoweler
Congo (Kinshasa)

Kikwit / Bananas, beauty, and unforgettable beats

MeowScore 😿58/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

October

Best time for a wildlife safari.

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january

Tourists visit to witness the Kunda Karnival, a vibrant cultural celebration. 🎉🥁🎊

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february

Perfect weather for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring wildlife. 🌿🐒🦓

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march

Celebration of the Congolese National Holiday with a parade and fireworks. 🇨🇩🎆🎉

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april

The beginning of the dry season makes it easier to explore the city and its attractions. 🌤️🌇🌉

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may

A time to witness the harvest season of fruits like mangoes and bananas. 🍌🥭🌳

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june

Opportunity to take part in the traditional fishing festivities on the banks of the River Congo. 🎣🛶🐟

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july

Experience the Congolese music festival, 'Festival des Divas'. 🎤🎶🎵

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august

A month filled with vibrant cultural and traditional dance performances. 💃🕺🥁

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september

Witness the magnificent river cruises down the Congo river with beautiful sunset views. 🌅🚤🛥️

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october

The perfect time for a safari in the nearby TL2 wildlife reserve. 🐘🦒🦓

💦
november

Explore the stunning waterfalls of the Ngiri river surrounded by lush greenery. 🌿🌊💦

🎉
december

Celebrate Christmas with the locals amid a festive atmosphere of carols and lights. 🎄🎁🎶

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Kikwit has a moderately priced economy with affordable accommodation and food options, but transportation can be costly.

For budget-friendly shopping, head to local markets and negotiate prices. Use shared transportation options such as buses or minibuses to save on transportation costs.

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Tipping

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Minimal tipping expected

Tipping

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Minimal tipping expected

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is possible. Some restaurants may charge a service fee.

internet situation

bad Speed

slow connection speeds

bad Availability

limited access to internet services

meh Cellular

fairly good cellular coverage

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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Limited infrastructure

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Kikwit - Congo is a paw-sitively delightful destination where curious cats can explore and bask in the sun-drenched landscapes.

Whether you're a street-savvy alley cat or a pampered house feline, your whiskers will tingle with excitement in this adventure playground!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Rivière Tshilunde
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Marché de Kikwit
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Musee de Kikwit
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Parc des Marais
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Cathedral Saint Joseph

The mainstream

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Rivière Tshilunde

A picturesque and peaceful river where cats can relax by the water and watch the boats go by, surrounded by lush greenery and chirping birds.

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Marché de Kikwit

A lively and vibrant market where cats can find anything they need, from fresh fish and meat to colorful textiles and souvenirs.

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Musee de Kikwit

A small but interesting museum showcasing local artifacts and history of the Kongo people, with a paw-some collection of traditional art and sculptures.

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Parc des Marais

A serene and tranquil park perfect for lazy catnaps, with walking trails and a small pond frequented by local feline wildlife.

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Cathedral Saint Joseph

The largest church in the city, a beautiful neo-gothic cat-athedral with intricate stained glass windows and colorful murals.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

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LGBTQ hostile

LGBTQ+ illegal

Mindful meoweler tips

Traditional Clothing

Cats visiting Kikwit should be respectful of the traditional clothing worn by the Congolese people, which typically consists of brightly colored fabrics and elegant patterns.

Greetings

Cats should be aware that greetings in Kikwit are a very important part of the culture, and often involve handshakes and other physical gestures.

Language

While French is the official language in Kikwit, many locals also speak a variety of regional dialects and languages, such as Kikongo and Lingala.

Useful external sites

www.lonelyplanet.com/congo-kikwit

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information about Kikwit and Congo (Kinshasa)

www.airbnb.com

Airbnb↗

Accommodation website offering unique stays in Kikwit

congoairways.com/en

Congo Airways↗

National airline of Congo (Kinshasa) with flight options to Kikwit

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