* AIR

* KINSHASA: There are internal flights between Kinshasa and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Gemena, Goma, Kananga, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Mbandaka, Mbuji-Mayi).
- Scibe Airlift (to/from Gbadolite, Goma, Isiro, Kindu, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Mbandaka).
- Shabair (to/from Goma, Kananga, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi).

* GBADOLITE: There are internal flights between Gbadolite and:
- Scibe Airlift (to/from Gemena).
- Air Zaire (to/from Gemena, Kinshasa).

* GEMENA: There are internal flights between Gemena and:
- Scibe Airlift (to/from Gbadolite).
- Air Zaire (to/from Gbadolite, Kinshasa).

* GOMA: There are internal flights between Goma and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Kinshasa).
- Scibe Airlift (to/from Kinshasa).
- Shabair (to/from Kinshasa).

* ISIRO: There are internal flights between Isiro and:
- Scibe-Airlift (to/from Kindu, Kinshasa, Kisangani).

* KANANGA: There are internal flights between Kananga and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Kinshasa).
- Shabair (to/from Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi).

* KINDU: There are internal flights between Kindu and:
- Scibe-Airlift (to/from Goma, Kinshasa, Kisangani).

* KISANGANI: There are internal flights between Kisangani and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Goma, Kinshasa).
- Scibe-Air (to/from Goma, Kindu, Kinshasa).
- Shabair (to/from Goma, Kinshasa).

* LUBUMBASHI: There are internal flights between Lubumbashi and:
- Shabair (to/from Kananga, Kinshasa, Mbuji-Mayi).

* MBANDANKA: There are internal flights between Mbandanka and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Kinshasa).
- Scibe-Airlift (to/from Kinshasa).

* MBUJI-MAYI: There are internal flights between Mbuji-Mayi and:
- Air Zaire (to/from Kananga).
- Shabair (to/from Kananga, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi).

* BUS: Scheduled bus services in east are confined to the Kinshasa area and

* TRAIN:
+ Lubumbashi to Ilebo, Kalemie and Kindu: no information available on schedules.
+ Kinshasa to Matadi: no information available on schedules.

* TAXI:
+ Private Taxis: Operate in Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi, Kisangani.
+ Share Taxis: Operate in most urban areas and in some country areas. Road conditions in much of the country require the use of 4 wheel drive or a rugged truck to make much progress.

* CAR RENTAL
+ Driving: On the right hand side of the road as in France, USA etc.
+ Road Conditions: Some city roads are in good condition in the Kinshasa and Lubumbashi areas. Most of the country's roads are unsealed and traffic struggles to move anywhere at all when it rains. A rugged, 4 wheel drive is a distinct advantage and for many roads, a necessity.

* Self Drive: Self drive car rental is available in Kinshasa but is not recommended because of the poor security situation in the area .

* BOAT:
+ Kinshasa to Kisangani: River boats operate this route to an irregular schedule; the whole journey takes about 12 days; often the 'boat' is a series of barges lashed together pulled by a tug boat; restaurants, bars and music abound; there are cabins and 1st, 2nd and 3rd class; great African atmosphere; can be boarded at various places including Lisala and Bumba.
+ Goma to Bukavu: Boats operate on Lake Kivu; approximately 8 hours; stunning views; irregular service.
+ Kaleme to Kulundu: Lake Tanganyika service; weekly.

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