This central African country located on the equator has a rich historical background. The first known inhabitants of the area were Pygmies and the region was home to a number of tribal kingdoms. Having been the victim of a long civil war, the country is still prone to sporadic violence; hence the travellers are advised to be extremely wary.
Congo is the place to enjoy ethnic Central African tribal culture, pirogues rides (canoe-type boats), dance, music, dense rain forests, lush river scenery and stunning waterfalls. Woodcarvings, semiprecious gems, jewellery, local paintings, traditional African masks and sculptures of the Bakongo, Bateke, Bakuyu and Bakwele peoples make great souvenirs.
Language: French and Arabic
Currency: Central African Franc CFA
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- Odzala National Park - A unique feature of this park are the marvellous games viewing opportunities to see Gorilla, bongo, and elephants,law land gorilla,buffalos and antelopes.
- Brazzaville - Capital city. Take a boat trip to the Congo River Rapids, for a journey up the Congo and Oubangui River.
- Point-Noire - Congo's second largest city. The city offers opportunities to swim in the ocean, deep-sea fishing, sailing and
hang-gliding.
- Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park - Second largest forest in the world, and home to an extraordinary range of biological diversity.
- Conkouati Douli National Park - Situated in the southwest of Congo, on the atlantic coast, this is the most ecologically diverse habitat in Congo.
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