• Private Port - The tour begins with a visit to the historic Stanley Hotel, constructed in 1939 and renamed Kisangani Hotel in 1966. The next destination is the vibrant Kisangani port, a key commercial hub for river and land transport, and the Congo’s most significant inland port after Kinshasa. Kisangani Port serves as a major market and distribution center for the northeastern region of the country, historically connecting to Yangambi, nearby islands like Mbiye, and reaching the distant capital, Kinshasa.
• Kisangani - Along the Congo River and in the city center, the tour will explore old and abandoned colonial buildings. These historical structures, featuring Western architecture, were built by colonials. Highlights include the grand Hôtel des Chutes (one of the oldest from 1900, now abandoned), the deserted La Villa Regina (considered the oldest colonial building), the impressive Kisangani Mosque (constructed in 1980 with financial support from former Libyan President Mouammar Kadhafi), and the abandoned residence of the late President Mobutu.
• Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral - The next stop is this monumental colonial architecture facing the Congo River. Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, the oldest Catholic Church in the city, was built in 1899 and has been restored multiple times to maintain its stunning appearance. The building sustained damage during three battles between the Rwandan and Ugandan armies over control of the Kisangani port on the Congo River.
• Kisangani - From the cathedral, the tour proceeds to several historical monuments dedicated to Congo Heroes and Colonial chiefs in the city, some located near abandoned buildings. Key sites include:
  • The Popular Henry Morton Stanley monument from 1883, which was destroyed a few years after Congo’s independence due to nationalist movements, along with those of King Leopold II and Albert I. The remaining Stanley monument is the Comte Carton de Wiart Fountain, also known as “Stanley Fountain,” renowned for its continuously flowing water. This historical site, facing the abandoned Hotel des Chutes, is a must-see.
  • Le Peron Liégeois (1953): A replica of a monument in Liège, Belgium, representing the connection between the city and the Belgian-Congo residents.
  • The Hero Lumumba monument, honoring an important leader in the independence movement, who was assassinated in 1961 near Lubumbashi, then Elizabethville.
• Kisangani - Before visiting Wagenia Falls and Mbiye Island, the tour will explore Wagenia Falls. As one of the region’s most important and strategic cities, Kisangani’s National Museum offers a unique collection of ancient Congolese and East African archaeological and ethnological artifacts.
• Kisangani - Considered by many as the most spectacular aspect of Kisangani, the visit to Wagenia Falls and the local fishermen will be a memorable experience. It showcases traditional fishing practices over two centuries old, unique to this community.
• Île Mbie - Located 3 km southeast of Kisangani City and downstream from Wagenia Falls, Mbiye is an island ecosystem 14 km long and 4 km wide at its broadest point. Inhabited by a mosaic of tribes (Kumu, Mbole, and Walengola) and non-natives, this large island in the Congo River is one of Kisangani’s green lungs. Visitors will be immersed in the incredible forest ecosystem, including dryland, flooded, and swampy forests, with a well-preserved dense forest.
  The tour will take a pirogue to Mbiye Island and return by road. First, the group will visit Wanie Rukula to see where Belgians marked the equator’s passage in 1958, located near the intersection of the Congo and Maiko Rivers in the bush. Governor’s permission is required for this visit. Afterward, the tour returns to Kisangani.
• Kisangani - The final stop will ideally be at a local restaurant, where guests can enjoy Congolese cuisine, including freshly caught fish, cassava leaves, ugali, and other surprises. This meal can be enjoyed on Mbiye Island or in Kisangani, depending on preference.

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• Lunch and entrance fees where applicable

The Kisangani City Tour lets you discover an urban center that has carved out its unique destiny during colonial times. The tour boasts of inspiring colonial buildings, a one-of-a-kind dryland forest, marshy and swampy woods, direct interaction with the local culture and lifestyle, dramatic waterfalls, and the unparalleled experience of navigating the Congo River. This is what the Kisangani Tour has in store for you. The expedition is split into two parts, each lasting around 3 to 4 hours. The first part takes you around the city of Kisangani, while the second part introduces you to Mbiye Island.

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