A farming paradise
On the road through Kongo Central, everything grows: banana trees, mango trees, sugar cane, soursop, avocados… Our tip: keep room in the boot to fill up the car before heading back to Kinshasa.
At Muanda market, red mullet for 7 people cost us 1,000 FC, less than half a dollar. At the villa, a cook prepares meals for $20 a day with produce from the market.
What we tasted
On video
In practice
The fruit we tasted
- Star fruit (carambola)
- Soursop
- Avocado
- Pineapple
- Coconut
- Sugar cane
- Banana and plantain
Market prices
- Fish, fruit, vegetables and plantain: much cheaper than in Kinshasa.
- Red mullet for 7 people: 1,000 FC.
- Cook at the villa: $20 a day, shopping at the market.
To bring home
Kwilu-Ngongo agricultural rum: $30 for 5 litres.
Good addresses
Markets, the cook and addresses are in the guide
The €29 guide gives market and meal prices. The €89 offer adds the contacts.
FAQ
What is soursop?
A big green fruit with skin covered in little spikes, and white, sweet, tangy flesh.
Is fruit cheaper than in Kinshasa?
Yes, much cheaper, in Muanda and all along the road through Kongo Central.