Congo Loisirs is one of Kinshasa's most established leisure parks, active for about fifteen years. It sits on Avenue de la Libération (formerly 24 Novembre) in the commune of Lingwala, opposite the Lingwala town hall and the RTNC radio station. It is 4 km from Gombe — the most accessible site on the list for visitors staying in the city centre.
What you'll find
For children: karting on a circuit of more than 2 km, bouncy castles, trampolines, pedal boats and pedal karts. A flower garden for adults who prefer to relax while the children burn energy. The Le Yayo restaurant ("welcome" in Tetela) serves traditional Congolese and international cuisine. The multipurpose hall (640 m², 5-metre ceiling) can hold up to 1,000 people for receptions, seminars or weddings.
When to go
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays. During school holidays: open every day at the same times. Weekends are the liveliest for children.
Combine with
Five minutes away by car, the National Museum of the DRC (Boulevard Triomphal, Lingwala) is in the same commune. For a nature outing the same day, Symphonies Naturelles in Ngaliema is 20 minutes away.
