Covered by endless swathes of pristine and moisture-laden rainforest sluiced by gushing rivers and plunging waterfalls, The Republic of Congo (also known as Congo-Brazzaville) is a prime adventure destination for the intrepid traveller seeking an authentic African escape. The country's lush wilderness known as the Congo Basin is "the planet's second lung", inhabited by western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants, buffalo, hippos, extremely rare bongo antelope, and other mammal species. Swim in crystal-clear rivers, kayaking and boating along winding waterways, and tread along forest paths to the soothing sound of monkeys and tropical birds. For a taste of local culture, the capital of Brazzaville is dubbed the 'Little Paris of Africa' and has an intriguing French culture, lively fabric markets, colourful architecture, and the Pierre de Brazzaville monument, one of the city's beautiful cathedrals.
Set on the banks of the mighty Congo River, overlooking the sprawling metropolis of Kinshasa across the river in the DRC, Brazzaville is a classic central African city and capital of the Republic of Congo. Brazzaville is by far the more appealing of these two neighbouring cities, with a thriving arts scene, great restaurants, vibrant nightlife, a fascinating colonial heritage, and some fabulously friendly locals. Visitors can look forward to relaxing on the city's scenic riverside embankment and exploring several colourful marketplaces, including a lovely candlelit night market. Must-see sights include the insightful national museum, the lush municipal gardens and the house constructed for Joseph Marie de Gaulle when the city served as the capital of Free France. Don't miss the striking Basilica of St Anne, one of the world's most beautiful modern churches.
Situated in the heart of the second largest tropical rainforest in the world in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbomo is a village serves as the capital of the Mbombo District in the Cuvette-Ouest Region. The village provides an excellent base from which to explore the spectacularly scenic surrounding landscape boasting thick canopies, unique flora and extraordinary wildlife. This area is known as a paradise for nature-lovers featuring over 400 species of bird, 20 000 western lowland gorillas and the rare forest elephant.
Located in the heart of Africa, in the Cuvette-Ouest region of the Republic of Congo, the Odzala Kokoua National Park is renowned for its spectacular lowland gorillas. The park is comprised of the vast Congo Basin which contains the second-largest unspoilt biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world, which creates the ideal environment for these majestic creatures to thrive in. Visitors come to this park for an experience of a lifetime- catching a glimpse of the western lowland gorilla in the wild. Jump on a safari adventure and discover the stretches of open savannah, remote pristine rainforest, crystal clear streams, and a variety of unique birds and other wildlife.
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