Neema Asha Mwakalinga

Asha Mwakalinga is a travel and culture writer at XTRAfrica, specializing in African destinations, local traditions, and smart travel planning. As a professional travel agent, he helps readers discover hidden gems, cultural insights, and practical tips to explore Africa with confidence and deeper understanding.

Her ambition is to make traveling in Africa easier for international tourists who often find it hard to choose where to go. Neema believes everyone deserves honest guidance to find the best places without stress or confusion

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A male Congo Peafowl fanning out its dazzling tail in full display.

10 Endemic Birds You Can Only Spot in DR Congo

Rare, wild, and camera-shy meet the feathered icons you’ll only find in DR Congo’s forests.

Golden, crispy, and unapologetically addictive Kinshasa’s fried chicken game is hotter than ever .

10 Kinshasa Restaurants Everyone’s Talking About in 2025

From riverside grills to rooftop pasta spots, these 10 Kinshasa favorites define how the city eats

This congolese flashy forest primate eats, lounges, and photobombs with zero shame.

10 Unique Animal Species Only Found in DR Congo

Discover Congo’s rarest wildlife from bonobos to bug-crushing shrews found nowhere else on Earth.

National Museum of the DRC where Congo’s deep history meets sleek modern design. A quiet, sunlit space that turns archaeology into art.

Top 10 Inspiring Galleries & Museums in kinshasa

Explore Kinshasa’s vibrant art scene from modern galleries to open-air markets and cultural icons.

from insect-eating sundews to electric-blue gentians and wild fuchsia blooms thriving at the edge of Africa’s green cathedral.

10 Unique Plant Species Only Found in DR Congo

Rare rainforest giants, healing trees & bug-eating blooms found only in the wild heart of DR Congo.

A snapshot of DR Congo’s urban spirit from Kinshasa’s skyline and Goma’s lakefront calm to Bukavu’s hillside glow and Lubumbashi’s neon nights, these cities capture the rhythm, color, and pulse of Congo in 2025.

Top 10 cities in DR Congo worth visiting

DR Congo’s must-see cities: from Kinshasa’s chaos to Goma’s calm, culture, flavor, and riverfront charm

10 chic Kinshasa accommodations under $50 for a budget trip

Affordable, stylish Kinshasa stays under $50 budget-friendly rooms with local charm

BM feat. Robinio Mundibu “Bi Landa Landa”: A Ndombolo anthem that turns any floor into Kinshasa’s hottest dance class.

Where to learn ndombolo in one night: six Kinshasa spots

Shake, sweat, repeat: six Kinshasa spots where you can master Ndombolo moves before sunrise.