Kindu Tourist Places to Visit in Kindu, Maniema, Cango, Africa

Kindu Tourist Places to Visit in Kindu, Maniema, Cango, Africa

Kindu is a city and the capital of Maniema province in the African country the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is located on the Congo River, covering an area of 150 sq. km. Kindu is geographically positioned between 2°57′ S latitude and 25°57′ E longitude, at an elevation of about 500 metres. Kindu is home to the University of Kindu and has all the basic and modern amenities including shops and restaurants. Kindu is situated around 400 km west of the city of Bukavu and 2000 km east of the national capital, Kinshasa.

History of Kindu:

Historically Kindu emerged as one of the important mining areas of DRC in the 19^th century, which was highly utilized by the Arab-Swahili slave traders. The city still houses many historical structures dating from that period.

How to get Kindu?

The Kindu Airport is situated within the city premise, served by Compagnie Africaine d’Aviation with scheduled flights from Bukavu and Kinshasa.

Kindu is reachable by train from Lubumbashi and other southeastern Congolese cities. Buses are only frequent between Kindu and its surrounding cities, not from all around the country. Due to this, visitors are suggested to hire a car when travelling between long distances.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Kindu:

The University of Kindu is the major educational organization and cultural centre in Kindu. Apart from this, the city houses many cultural houses, where frequent programs to be held on the local culture and history.

Shops and restaurants are not in large number in Kindu, although visitors can find many traditional and modern options with reasonable price condition. Congolese franc is the local currency.

Things to do in Kindu:

Bike riding
Shopping
Exploring lake shore

Tourist Attractions in Kindu:

Kindu Church:

The Kindu Church is one of the highlights of Kindu, located relatively in the heart of the city. The church attracts both devotees and tourists for its stunning exterior designs and holiness.

The University of Kindu:

The University of Kindu is an autonomous public university in Kindu, was founded on 1 October 2004. Apart from quality education, the University of Kindu has also become famous for organizing regular cultural concerts showcasing the local culture, history and tradition.

Congo River:

The Congo River is considered as the deepest river in the world with a measured depth of 220 meters and it also holds the title of the world’s 2^nd largest river in terms of volume of water discharged. The city of Kindu is situated on both the banks of the Congo River with opportunities of boat riding, swimming and fishing.

List of other places of interest in and around Kindu include:

Kindu Airport
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park
Lake Kivu
Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Bukavu
Virunga National Park
Mount Nyiragongo
Musee National de Kinshasa
Petites Chutes de la Lukaya
Virunga National Park
Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Garamba National Park
Boyoma Falls
Maiko National Park
Salonga National Park

Best time to visit Kindu:

Generally during the dry months between June and September is preferred time to visit Kindu.

Hotels in and around Kindu:

Although being a prominent tourist destination, Kindu houses a less number of upgraded hotels, on this point, visitors can drive towards the city of Bukavu or Goma to find modernized hotels with latest facilities and services. The below list includes hotels in Bukavu (around 400 km from Kindu) and Goma (around 600 km from Kindu):