Stats and Helpful Info

The following are some stats as well as some info that might be helpful to future travelers:

(Please note that the prices are relevant at the time that we traveled and should therefore be adjusted. The cost of the accommodation does not include some “freebies” like staying at friends or bushcamping, and the amount reflected is per couple per night)

Country :                              DRC

Dates:                                    22^nd  May to 26^th May 2008

Exchange rate:                   R1 = 70 DRC francs

Number of Nights:                         5

Distance traveled:              441 kms

Average distance per day:88,2 kms

Cost of Diesel:                    R10 per litre

Average fuel consumption:9,2kms per litre

Diesel used:                                    48 litres

Worst Road/s:                     None, just the Drivers!                     

Best Road/s:                       All (Though warning that the road between Matadi and Kinshasa is unsafe due to highjackings and  recent muggings as late as March 2008)

Favourite new destination: Matadi

Average cost of accommodation: R144 per night

Number of Bushcamps:               “Camping” at Convent for US$ 20 per night

Cheapest Acommodation:          Unknown mosquito hotel 130 kms W of Kinshasa at R120 ! BUT you do not want to stay there

Most enjoyable:                              Leaving Kinshasa