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- Arrive into the capital city of Brazzaville and transfer to our hotel.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fly south to the city of Pointe Noire, the main commercial centre of Republic of Congo.
- Free time in the afternoon
- Today we depart for the UNESCO-recognized coastal national park Conkouati-Douli.
- Free afternoon to relax around our camp and on the beach.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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'.
- Today the tour ends. Transfer to the airport, unless you are joining our Angola tour where we will depart early to cross to Cabinda.
please note a local charge of €60 is payable on arrival for the domestic flight to Pointe Noire.