Congo – RDC Congo
- From Ekok (Gabon) there is a small piste of 140 km going to Lekana (immediately after last check point turn south), deep, deep sand, many hills to cross, doable in a 4 WD, very challenging on a loaded bike, no trafic, first village after 100 km, then better piste
- Congo entry formalities in Lekana, the most corrupt officers I ever met in Africa
- Lekana to Ngo: potholed tar
- Ngo to Brazzaville: good tar
- Ferry to Kinshasa:
I bought my tickets the day before boarding, less hassle
A few “taxes” are to be paid on departure (I always got a receipt, total +/- 20 Euros)
Transfer takes 45 minutes
Very friendly reception on Kinshasa side, an uniformed policemen took my passport and carnet and helped me through the offices
Scam: Some people in white dresses wanted to “disinfect” my bike, I sent them away and left without a problem
Have a safe trip
Albert
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