The pool at the Limete residence, in Kinshasa

DR Congo · Kinshasa · Family accommodation

A safe, secure place to stay in Kinshasa (Limete) with your kids

When you land from France with kids, finding accommodation in Kinshasa that’s this safe and this good is a real headache. We found it: a guarded residence, a pool, guaranteed electricity.

Negotiated rent

€1,400 / month

That’s about

€47 / night

Bedrooms

3 2 bathrooms

Cleaning

≈ $10 / visit

What we experienced

When you arrive in Kinshasa with kids, the first question is: where can we sleep safely? We chose a flat in a residence in Limete rather than a hotel.

The residence is gated, with 24-hour security. The guards are super kind, to the kids and to us: they helped us out with information many times, and when your driver arrives, they’re the ones who manage the parking inside the property. Add the pool and a generator that kicks in automatically during power cuts: in Kinshasa, security and electricity are families’ two biggest worries. Here, both are sorted.

The flat has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hot water and wifi. We stayed there before and after the road trip, and we negotiated the price: €1,400 a month.

We spent three weeks there, paying one month’s rent. A place “so good we didn’t even hesitate”.

The residence pool
The residence pool
The residence and its pool
The residence and its pool
The balconies overlooking the garden
The balconies overlooking the garden
The garden and the pool
The garden and the pool
The garden-side façades
The garden-side façades
Garden path
Garden path
Red ginger flower
Red ginger flower
The garden’s mango tree
The garden’s mango tree
The pool in the evening
The pool in the evening

The residence’s pool and garden

After Kinshasa’s traffic jams, the kids raced off to the pool.

The pool
The pool
The pool and the façade
The pool and the façade
The garden
The garden
The garden, pool side
The garden, pool side
The balconies
The balconies
Swimming in the pool
The residence pool

Practical info

The flat

  • 4 rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • Hot water and wifi included
  • Equipped kitchen: cooker, fridge, crockery and everything you need to cook
  • Cleaning not included, about $10 per visit

The residence

  • Pool
  • 24-hour guards
  • Generator that kicks in automatically during power cuts

The price

  • €1,400 a month after negotiation, about €47 a night

Why it matters

In Kinshasa, security and electricity are families’ two biggest worries. Here, both are sorted.

Book this place

The contact for this safe, secure place is in the €89 offer

The guide shows the neighbourhood, the photos and the negotiated price. The €89 offer gives you the exact address and puts you in direct contact with the owner.

Get the guide · €29 Guide + local contacts · €89

FAQ

Where is the flat?

In Limete Résidentiel, Kinshasa. The exact address is reserved for the €89 offer.

How much does it cost?

We rented it for €1,400 a month after negotiation, about €47 a night.

Is the electricity reliable?

Yes: a generator kicks in automatically during power cuts.

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