I definitely recommend visiting Zongo falls. Standing in front of the huge, remote waterfall surrounded by lush greenery, you really feel the raw power of the river. It's an amazing experience.
It takes about two hours to get there from Kisantu. The road is good now, only the last part might be a but tricky with an old, small vehicle. I wouldn't take a motorcycle again in rain season, as we struggled to get back. The road can get very slippery.
The park and most of its amenities are clean and quite well-kept. I really enjoyed the garden with its colorful, tropical plants.
They should, however, definitely improve their service and decrease their prices. In my opinion, the food and drinks are ridiculously pricy, especially considering the service you get.
Entrance to the main park is about 6 dollars but if you want to visit another part with smaller falls where you can swim, you have to pay again and transportation isn't included.
As for accommodation, I personally don't think it's worth the money. The little cabins are around 120 dollars a night and a tent is 70 dollars.
I'd go there early, spend the day and...
Read moreAgain this place is for nature lovers. If you love nature, no doubt you will love this place. It is completely surrounded by nature. Landscape, greenery, open sky, waterfall and a lot.,..... Staying at night is another level experience here. But all is good when you are a nature lover. Otherwise it is barely challenging like there is no good road, no drinking water, no toilets, no electricity, no shops to buy your needs, no ATM, sometimes no mobile network, and many more. So make sure you love nature above all these no nos before you start your journey...
Read moreThe road to Zongo Falls is quite unpleasant so make sure you stay at least 2 nights to make sure you enjoy the trip and can relax during your stay. The falls are beautiful and relaxing. The hotel has a variety of lodging, a nice pool, and a single restaurant. If you have any dietary restrictions, I strongly recommend bringing your own food and packing it as if you're going camping. Also, consider bringing cleaning products, shower shoes, and...
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