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Kuba Kingdom

15-Day Congo Tribe's Guided Expedition from N'Djili Airport

By Congo Local Guides
Free cancellation available
Price is S$6,754 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Most of anthropologists and travel photographers have less explored the Democratic Republic of the Congo for lack of trustworthy guides offering the real local experience. This trip is tripled by three main experiences that are usually provided separately to travellers. The Tata Gonda land that remained a mystery for years, the authentic Pende of Gungu with their pierced cheeks and mask dances, and full immersion into the Kuba Kingdom, one of the most powerful African kingdom of all times. For instance, traditionally in Pende culture, for a month, hundreds of children remain in a boot camp together with their teachers (Nganga Mukanda) and the Grand Master (Kele). They will be circumcised there. During this trip, you'll learn how they go through this tough period of lockdown and how when following the initiation, all these young people—now grown-ups—will return to their proud homes—in the midst of a huge celebration featuring countless different masks.

Activity location

  • Ndjili
    • Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ndjili
    • Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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15-Day Congo Tribe's Guided Expedition from N'Djili Airport in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 15 days15d15d
  • Opening hours: Wed 0:00-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$6,753.70 x 7 AdultsS$47,275.90

Total
Price is S$47,275.90
Until Tue, 26 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCeremony fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll what not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational Airport Departure Tax

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: 1 August, 2025. ARRIVAL IN KINSHASA
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Ixoras Hotel, a 3 star Hotel
Ndjili
  • 1d
Day 2: August 2, 2025, Kinshasa Fetish cult and Voodoo wrestlers
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Ixoras Hotel, a 3 star Hotel
Kinshasa
  • 12h
Day 3: August 3, 2025 : Tata Gonda sect full immersion
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Ixoras Hotel, a 3 star Hotel
Kisantu
  • 12h
Day 4: August 4, 2025 : Day drive to Kenge for Yaka people full experience
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Wata Fils Hotel, a 2 star hotel
Kenge
Day 5: August 5, 2025 : Yaka Kingdom Traditional Ceremony
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Grand Hotel de Kikwit or similar, a 2 star hotel
Kingulu
  • 3h
Day 6: August 6, 2025 : Depart for Gungu
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping on a single basis.
Gungu
  • 1d
Day 7: August 7, 2025 : Pende Traditional Ceremonies Including Mukanda rite of passage
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping in the Chief's yard on a single basis
Gungu
  • 1d
Day 8: August 8, 2025 : Portrait Session before Driving to Tshikapa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Tchamuntu Hotel, very basic conditions.
Tshikapa City
  • 1d
Day 9: August 9, 2025 : Travel to Mweka, way to Kuba
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: catholic missions, very basic conditions, or camp, on the single basis.
Mweka
  • 1d
Day 10: August 10, 2025 : Drive to the Kuba Kingdom capital, Mushenge.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: accommodated in tents, on the single basis
Mushenge
  • 1d
Day 11: August 11, 2025 : Continue with Kuba Kingdom ceremonies.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: camp on the single basis
Mushenge
  • 1d
Day 12: August 12, 2025 : Travel to Kananga
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included
Bena Leka
  • 1d
Day 13: August 13, 2025 : Arrive in Kananga and Continue to Tshikapa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Tchamuntu Hotel, a 2 star Hotel
Kananga
  • 12h
Day 14: August 14, 2025 : Day Drive to Kinshasa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Ixoras Hotel, a 3 star Hotel
Kinshasa
  • 1d
Day 15: August 15, 2025 : End of service and transfer to N’djili International Airport
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
N’djili International Airport
  • 20h
  • Admission ticket not included

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNdjili
    • Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENdjili
    • Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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