How to Book Travel on Wimbi Dira Airways

Wimbi Dira Airways, based in N'Djili Airport in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers charter, cargo and scheduled services to most of the major cities in the country. Founded in 2003, Wimbi Dira Airways operates a fleet of 5 large commercial airliners, including a Boeing 707 and 727, and two DC-9s. Charter service to Johannesburg, South Africa, is also possible. Follow these step to book your ticket.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport
• Credit card to book air travel

Book Travel with Wimbi Dira Airways

1. Log onto the Wimbi Dira Airways Web site (see Resources below) to check on timetables and services and see if they coincide with your travel needs.
2. Book your travel with Wimbi Dira Airlines in the reservations section of the Web site (see Resources below). The airfare rates are moderate.
3. Consider using a knowledgeable travel agent to act as an intermediary if you don't want to give your credit card information directly to the company. You may also quality for package deals and better rates if you book through an agent.
4. Visit any Wimbi Dira Airways office. You can find one in most of the cities they service. Make your reservations in person.

Enjoy Your Flight with Wimbi Dira Airways

5. Relax on the comfortable and modern accommodations aboard the airplane. Wimbi Dira has a reputation for serving some of the best in-flight meals among African air carriers.
6. Be sure to reserve a window seat if you want a spectacular view of the Congolese rain forest during your flight.

Experience the Democratic Republic of the Congo

7. Visit the Chutes de Lukia resort while in Kinshasa. Check out the pygmy chimpanzee orphanage, where you can actually play with some of the younger chimps.
8. See the town of Goma, home of the United Nations base camp in the Congo. Observe how the town has changed after the eruption of Mt. Nyiragongo in 2002.

Tips & Warnings

• Wimbi Dira Airways doesn't make corporate phone numbers available to the public, but the company does take requests for information via email. See the Web site (in Resources below) for addresses.
• Wimbi Dira Airways does not currently offer a central phone number for booking.
• The immediate area around N'Djili Airport in Kinshasa is considered to be very dangerous for travelers because of the high military activity along the border. Stay away from the neighborhoods surrounding the airport.
• Malaria and other contagious diseases are serious health hazards in this part of the world. Receive all the appropriate vaccinations at least one month before arriving in Africa.

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