Congo

A country in central Africa that meets even the most diverse tourist appetites.

Congo extends over 342 thousand square kilometers in centra Africa, and it borders with Gabon, Cameroon and the Central African Republic in the north, DR Congo in the east and south, and Angolan Cabinda in the south. In the west it has an exit to the Atlantic occean.

3.5 million people live in this country that belong to various ethnic groups, of which the Laari, Teke, and M’Boshi people are the most numerous. The largest number of the population gathers in urban centers, while 40% live in the capital – Brazzaville, which lies on the banks of the river Congo – right across Kinshasa – the capital of DR Congo. The city was named after its founder – italian –french explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazzi, and it represents a major metallurgical and trading center of the country. Congo is also a country with large oil deposits in Africa.

Congolese cuisine doesn’t differ much from the nutrition of other countries in this region. Meat is poorly available, so people mostly eat vegetables, fruit, fish, and drink palm wine and beer.

5 unforgettable tourist attractions in Congo:

1. Congolese wildlife

Want to explore theCongolese wildlife? Visit the Odzala National park that extends over 13 thousand square kilometers in the west of the country. This area is considered the most important stronghold of forest elephants and western lowland gorillas in Central Africa.

2. Capital city

Explore Brazzaville! Take a look at St. Anne of Congo basilica, the Ethnographic museum, mausoleum of the founder of the city, a house in which Charles de Gaulla lived, and many more cultural and historical monuments. Be sure to visit the market in the Poto Poto neighborhood and pick some souvenirs.

3. Catch a big fish!

Fans of adrenaline fishing will surely visit the Tiger Fish Congo camp which is located on the Tiger Fish Congo river not far from the capital. The reason? The catch can reach 70 kilos in weight, while the fish jaw hides a series of 18 sharp teeth that you should watch out for, even on dry land!

4. Congolese Grand Canyon

Head to the second largest city of Congo – Pointe-Noire , which is located on the Atlantic coast. Here you will find the fantastic sand beaches for a perfect summer vacation. In the vicinity of the city spectacular gorge Diosso is located, surrounded by high stone structures that people call the Congolese Grand Canyon.

5. Spectacular waterfalls

Visit the most famous waterfalls of Congo – Loufoulakari! They are located around eighty kilometers southwest of the capital at the river Loufoulakara and river Congo intersection.