Hello powerful Congo River with its majestic banks and wild rhythm, deserted beaches of fine sand bordered by mangrove swamps and laterite gorges of intense red in the south. Bonjour exuberant primary forests in the north, shrubby savannah as far as the eye can see on the Batékés plateaus, parks and animal reserves(Mount Fouari Reserve, Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park), which are not very frequented and are rich in rare species, are scattered throughout the country. Brazzaville, the busy capital where the political destiny of the country is played out, contrasts with the industrial Pointe-Noire, whose stakes lie elsewhere on the side of the petrodollars.

No matter how one approaches the official Republic of Congo, or "Congo-Brazza" for those who are intimate with it, its breathtakingly beautiful lands invite the traveler to free himself from preconceived ideas, to clear the way, to get out of the clichés in order to reach the heart of Central Africa, deep and wild, while touching with his finger the extreme vitality of a vibrant, endearing, philosophical, unique people, happy to live. Even the best tourist guide to Congo-Brazzaville could not accurately convey this moral wealth. So no more hesitation: the Congo, still unknown, deserves at least a trip!

What to visit Congo Brazzaville?

When to go to Congo Brazzaville?

Before asking the question "when to go to the Congo", one must first ask "what for? If the trip involves travel, especially by road, the dry seasons are best - the short dry season occurs in January and February, the long dry season from May to September. The short seasons (dry and rainy) are the hottest, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 35°C. The rains, especially during the short rainy season in March and April, come in the form of spectacularly violent storms. In conclusion, Congo can be visited all year round, but the most comfortable season in terms of climate and travel possibilities is undoubtedly the long dry season, even if, in visual terms, its leaden sky of a milky gray with a few scattered rays of sunshine makes it the least attractive of the seasons.

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Congo is divided into three climatic domains (equatorial, sub-equatorial and tropical), and four seasons. The main rainy season, from October to December, is marked by very frequent rains and high temperatures (25 to 35°C). The short dry season, from January to February, is characterized by little (or no) rain and high temperatures (30 to 35°C). The short rainy season (March-April) characterized by frequent rains and high temperatures (between 30 and 35°C). The main dry season, from May to September, has very little rainfall and moderate temperatures (18 to 25°C).

Budget

In Congo-Brazzaville, the national currency is the CFA franc (FCFA). However, it is not the same currency as the one used in West Africa. Unlike other African countries, life is rather expensive in Congo, especially in Brazza or Pointe-Noire, and prices (food, transport, accommodation) are high (sometimes even higher than in France). The use of credit cards, outside hotels, is rather rare. It is therefore better to have cash on hand.

Procedures

A stay in Congo-Brazzaville requires a visa, in addition to a valid passport.

There are two types of visas, tourism and business, which come in two durations:

Tourism or business, short stay of less than 15 days, single entry: 55 €.

Tourism or business, stay of less than 90 days and/or several entries: from 110 €. On site, a new visa can be obtained in a few days only in Brazzaville.

The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory.

A form, to obtain the visa, to fill out is online on the website of theEmbassy of Congo.

Health

In Congo-Brazzaville, most parasitic, bacterial or viral diseases are avoided by following a few simple prophylactic rules. Be careful, some diseases, especially malaria, can occur after your return from vacation. As far as drinks and food are concerned, the water in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire is monitored daily and does not present any danger, but the same is not true for the rest of the country. Some precautions should be taken: boiled or filtered water, permanganate tablets, 2 to 3 drops of bleach per litre or mineral waters. For food, do not eat raw vegetables, salads or fruit that have not been properly washed. As a preventive measure, take an anti-diarrheal medication with you. To travel to Congo, the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory and it is strongly recommended to be up to date with vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus-polio, typhoid, rabies as well as viral hepatitis A and B.

How to go to Congo Brazzaville? Our advice & tips

The offers for Congo are essentially focused on the nature aspect of the country: visit of the parks and country reserves, the Batekés plateaus and other wild regions, discovery of the local fauna and flora. Many solidarity and ecotourism trips are also organized to live close to the local populations.

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Going alone is possible. You can, from home, organize the broad outlines of your trip: duration, what you want to do, take your plane ticket and imagine a tour. However, you will not be able to finalize the details easily: frequent changes of days and hours of domestic flights, plane, boat or train schedules, changes of management on site...

Whether by plane, train, or boat, one thing is certain: you have to be patient when traveling in the Congo. Even if the transport network is becoming denser, due to oil and partnerships with other countries, punctuality is not always a must.

By car, the northern road is entirely paved, as is the road linking Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire. For any outing in the bush, a 4x4 is essential: it is recommended to take a driver and to travel in convoy.

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When to travel?

Before asking the question "when to go to the Congo", one must first ask "what for? If the trip involves travel, espe...
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Weather forecast

Congo is divided into three climatic domains (equatorial, sub-equatorial and tropical), and four seasons. The main ra...
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Budget

In Congo-Brazzaville, the national currency is the CFA franc (FCFA). However, it is not the same currency as the one...
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Formalities

A stay in Congo-Brazzaville requires a visa, in addition to a valid passport.

There are two types of visas, tou...
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Health

In Congo-Brazzaville, most parasitic, bacterial or viral diseases are avoided by following a few simple prophylactic...
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How to travel by yourself?

Going alone is possible. You can, from home, organize the broad outlines of your trip: duration, what you want to do,...
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How to get organized?

The offers for Congo are essentially focused on the nature aspect of the country: visit of the parks and country rese...
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Getting around

Whether by plane, train, or boat, one thing is certain: you have to be patient when traveling in the Congo. Even if t...
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