Kinshasa botanical garden, Botanical garden in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Kinshasa Botanical Garden spans 7 hectares and contains 286 plant species, including numerous labeled trees and indigenous flora collections.
Belgian colonists established this botanical garden in 1933, initially naming it Fernand De Boeck Park after the district commissioner of Moyen-Congo.
The garden functions as an educational center where local schools participate in science programs and learn about regional plant species and conservation.
Foreign visitors pay an entrance fee of $2.50, while local residents pay $1, with guided tours available through knowledgeable agronomists.
A century-old tree stands within the garden grounds, marking generations of botanical history and natural heritage in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Location: Kinshasa
Inception: 1933
Founders: Belgians
GPS coordinates: -4.30972,15.30947
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:38
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