Congo Highlights Tour

Itinerary

1. Day One

   Arrive in Brazzaville

   • Arrive in the capital city of Brazzaville and transfer to our hotel.

2. Day Two

   Brazzaville city tour

   •  In the morning we will attend a traditional dance and visit the craft market before heading for lunch.

   • In the afternoon we will visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Mausoleum of Pierre De Brazza; one of the few white colonists who is still held in high regard in Africa.

   • Afterwards, we will meet the sapeurs – the ‘society of elegant persons of the Congo’; a unique Congolese subculture dating back to the 1940’s.

3. Day Three

   Lesio Luna

   • Today we drive north to Lesio Luna; a national reserve dedicated to the protection of gorillas.

   • Upon arrival we will travel by boat to 3 different islands where we will have the chance to observe gorillas.

   • Afterwards, we will return to the capital city of Brazzaville.

4. Day Four

   Pointe Noire

   • Fly south to the city of Pointe Noire, the main commercial centre of the Republic of Congo.

   • Free time in the afternoon

5. Day Five

   Conkouati National Park

   • Today we depart for the UNESCO-recognized coastal national park Conkouati-Douli.

   • Free afternoon to relax around our camp and on the beach.

6. Day Six

   Mangroves and chimpanzees

   • We will drive further along the coast this morning before transferring to boats for a trip along the mangroves.

   • Stop for lunch before travelling down the river to visit the chimpanzee island sanctuary.

   • Afterwards, return to our camp where we’ll stay for a second night.

7. Day Seven

   Return to Pointe Noire

   • After breakfast return to Pointe Noire where we’ll have the chance to visit the local craft market.

   • Rest of the afternoon is free to spend around the beach.

8. Day Eight

   Pointe Noire tour

   • Visit the African Circle Museum of Pointe Noire; a celebration of Congo’s diverse cultural heritage.

   • Drive to Loango Regional Museum and learn about the Loango kingdom.

   • Trek down the scenic Diosso Gorge, known as the ‘Grand Canyon of Congo’.

9. Day Nine

   Tour Ends / Angola extension

   • Today the tour ends. Transfer to the airport, unless you are joining our Angola tour where we will depart early to cross to Cabinda.