Things to see and do Plateau De Bateke

Area 9 000 hectares to 135 km east of Kin. The Choroni project promotes integrated rural development on three fronts: environment, economic and social. The environmental objective is implemented through the principle of forest carbon sinks, of which Aerosmith is the only beneficiary recognized in DRC by the United Nations. This concept consists of "storing" the Co ₂ by reboisant the grassy savane while ensuring sustainable soil management. The economic component is to improve the production and marketing of agricultural (cassava) and forestry (charcoal) products, operated by local populations according to the principles of agroforestry, while providing them with jobs and income, and the construction of schools and clinics. The site is that all year round. Accommodation in dormitories or in individual room (from $ 15 to $ 75) with local meals. Upon reservation. At the end of the stay, each visitor plant a tree and symbolically brings his stone to the building. As of 2017, new ecotourism trips will be offered in South Kwamouth.

Located 130 km from Kin, this former hunting area (1968) covers 350 000 hectares on the border with Kwango province. It takes its name from rivers that delineate the protected reserve (savanes and forests). Originally, the site was very rich in wildlife, but there isn't much left today apart from some birds or antelopes. However, this is a magical place to recharge, in a picturesque setting. An arrow hiking hike (between two and four hours) and swimming in the Lumene River, which spans a bridge to liane. But beware, the rapids are close… and cases of drowning have already been reported. Cottage accommodation ($ 25/double room), guest house ($ 20/double room), tent of 8 persons ($ 30/tent), or with its own tent ($ 10). No electricity, attention to mosquitoes and cool nights in dry season! Provide for his food. Pending the rehabilitation announced… On return, a passage advised by the village of Dumi, known for its féticheurs and market.

Support Centre for Integral Development of Mbankana. Active ngos since 1995 with the rural population of the Batéké plateaus, through agroforestry, agriculture, drinking water supply, beekeeping, etc., with the aim of remedying the poverty of the soil and thereby increasing the income of local operators, while improving their living conditions (habitat, schooling, health). The-hectare site stretches over a magnificent hill near the village of Mbankana, with deep valleys irrigated. A ecotourism component develops in parallel which, in addition to a visit to the site and activities, allows an immersion in this beautiful preserved and specific nature of the Batéké plateaus. Swimming allowed in the Lufimi with forced passage by the bridge liane. Housing in pavilions equipped (25-30-35 $ per person - ask Mrs Bijou), or camping on the site Le Paradis, on the edge of the river (✆ +243 97 00 67 051). Catering with local products.