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Fred wrote a review Jul 2019
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo36 contributions6 helpful votes
If you are staying in or visiting the Kisantu area, this is definitely worth a visit. The botanical gardens offer beautiful walks in lush nature. They also have a good restaurant. Great with kids!
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Steeve wrote a review Oct 2018
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo3,858 contributions436 helpful votes
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The Botanical Garden of Kisantu is the most beautiful botanical garden in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was founded over a century ago by a missionary. The entrance fee is about $5 per person. Inside, you will find thousands of trees, thousands of plants, a school and the best restaurant of Kisantu. I advise you to head first to the restaurant, to order whatever is fresh (chicken, captain fish, eggplants, etc.), tell them when you come back (for example two hours later), and then go for a visit at your own pace. Don't miss the crocodile and the two monkeys!…
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Date of experience: October 2018
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neflyer13 wrote a review Sep 2018
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo31 contributions14 helpful votes
I felt sorry for the crocodile but the garden itself is very lovely and absolutely worth several hours if in Kisantu.
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Date of experience: September 2018
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We were a party of 10 so I booked a table at the restaurant in the Jardin Botanique a few days beforehand. The staff arranged for us to sit round one long table and served a first class buffet. The shady restaurant looks out on to the garden, so it's a really great place to have a meal. …
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Martijn t wrote a review Apr 2018
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo148 contributions120 helpful votes
We went for a lightning tour with a large group, and we really enjoyed it. The gardens are large and really you should just look around. The place is not perfect and could do with more money but it has a dreamy quality with some lovely sights. You could wander for hours easily and just enjoy the quiet. The Director is a gifted guide, and the restaurant is large and another attraction. It is not 1,5 hour from Kinshasa (unless you've got a F1 car) but more like 2,5 hour but very worth the visit nonetheless. Do visit…
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Date of experience: April 2018
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