Zaire River

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"Zaire's floating village"

(2000 or 4000 words with photographs)

A journey down the Zaire River brings a rare glimpse at Africa's dark heart as HEATHER ELLIS discovers.

Please Email Heather Ellis for details. More photos (slides) are available.

 

The Zaire River is also a playground.

 

A baby monkey stolen from its mother to be sold as a pet in Kinshasa.

 

 

 

All content is copyright. Heather Ellis 2003

Village people trade with the moving barges.

A village with no walls

 

Zaire River