Congo

welcome to Congo

Capital of Congo: Brazzaville
Population of Congo: 3.7 million - 39th in Africa
Size of Congo: 342,000 km2 - 37th in Africa
Languages in Congo: French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba, plus many local languages

Most citizens of the Republic of the Congo live in the south of the country, with few residing outside the capital Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire on the coast. The capital represents a good place to start a holiday in the Republic of the Congo - it's a great jump-off point for voyages down the Congo River, the long and winding waterway that separates the country from its similarly named neighbor. Following the river to the north, the country becomes sparsely populated, with much of the area covered in lush rainforests. Two national parks, one in the far north and one in the center, represent the main focal points of the Republic of Congo itineraries, with a chance to spot lowland gorillas and forest elephants a major reason to visit for any genuine nature lover.

Highlights

Tour the colorful city of Brazzaville, with its marvelous mosques, temples, gardens, and riverside
Brave the Congo’s whitewater rapids
Enjoy water sports on the Kouillou and Congo rivers
Fish at Lac Bleu
Visit old churches, mosques, and ancient cities like M’Bé
Sightsee around Trou de Dieu and the Loufoulakari Falls
Admire beautiful species in the Valley of Butterflies
Explore Pointe-Noire and its coastal splendor