LOUFOUALEBA LAKE

Lake Loufoualeba, also known as Lake Papyrus in reference to the plant that covers its banks, is an area of exceptional biodiversity and a paradise for birdwatchers. Hippos, sitatungas and chimpanzees can also be seen. What's more, just ten kilometers from Pointe-Noire, it's easily accessible by car for half-day excursions. For a pirogue trip, contact Arnaud, an amateur ornithologist. Generally, the meeting point is at 8 a.m., after the toll booth on the Matève coast.