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Congo Highlights Tour

The Republic of Congo is a captivating nation situated in the heart of Central Africa. It is more widely known as Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish it from its larger neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo; two countries divided by the second largest river in Africa.

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.

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