Explore the wonders of one of Africa's most exciting cities, Kinshasa. Kinshasa, locally known as Kin La Belle, is the financial and political capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The city is also home to growing startup scene, colorful nightlife and entertainment, and breathtaking nature escapes.

The inaugural Congolese Diaspora Impact Summit (CDIS) took place in New York City on Saturday, September 21st. The Summit brought together millennial Congolese professionals and individuals who support Congo, from all over North America and the world. 

One of CDIS’s goals is to connect the Diaspora, and interested parties, with Congolese entrepreneurs, change makers, educators and professionals on the ground. The goal of Return to Congo 2024 is to bring individuals from the Diaspora, and supporters of Congo, Kinshasa for an epic experience.

The trip will educate the participants about the culture, history, and business landscape of Congo’s capital city Kinshasa. The trip will span 7 days. 

We seek provide the safest and most comfortable experience while you're with CDIS in Kinshasa. We are monitoring global travel recommendations as it pertains to security in the region and will have security personnel present for the entirety of the trip.

All deposits for Return to Congo are non-refundable. If your package is canceled within 24 hours, you can receive a full refund. Partial refunds will be provided after the 24-hour cancellation period: 50% on or before Friday, July 5, 2024, and 25% on or before Friday, August 30, 2024. No refunds will be provided for trips canceled on or after Friday, November 1, 2024. 

We recommend purchasing "cancel for any reason" travel insurance if you need to cancel and seek a refund. 

Please be advised that space is limited and not guaranteed until the initial deposit is paid. 

Arrive in Kinshasa to start your 7-day journey in Kinshasa. The CDIS travel team will be there to welcome you. After clearing customs, you'll head to your home for the trip to rest and freshen up. We'll kick off the first night with dinner to meet the rest of the Return to Congo travel group and team. 

Optional opportunity to take in some of the nightlife in Kinshasa. 

Get to know the city that over 10 million Congolese people call home. We will have an opportunity to explore Kinshasa’s historical and cultural sites. We have time to take in the sites while exploring the city at a leisurely pace.
Some highlights:

• Boulevard du 30 Juin   
• Gare Centrale
• Musee National de Kinshasa

Enjoy a brief break from the hustle of travel and the city. We'll depart for Parc de la Vallée de la Nsele after breakfast. We'll spend time there and then head to Maluku for an evening reception before heading back to Kinshasa.

*There are several historical and famous places of worship in Kinshasa. Individuals will have the option of attending a service of their choice or sleeping in and heading to brunch.

We will learn more about Congo's Banking, Finance, and Technology scenes. We will visit local hubs and incubators that support tech-enabled companies. You will get the chance to connect with founders, and investors of early-stage and established ventures. 

We'll meet with U.S. and European organizations to learn how they are assisting and empowering Congolese returnees to thrive in the business environment. We'll tour some real estate and development projects throughout the city to learn more about investment options. 

We will tour some local farms that supply food to Kinshasa's markets. You'll get a chance to meet entrepreneurs who're changing the food scene. 

We'll tour some real estate and development projects throughout the city to learn more about real estate investment options. 

Celebrate the holidays (U.S. Thanksgiving) with new and old friends. We’ll connect with Congolese who’ve moved back to the country to start businesses and explore new ventures. 

We'll pick up last-minute souvenirs and head to the airport to return back to the U.S.,  Canada, or Europe.