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The Republic of the Congo (the Congo, or Congo-Brazzaville) is a small country near the west coast of Africa. Rivers such as the Sangha, Mambili and the mighty Congo drain this basin and provide a means of exploration through dense forests and access to remote national parks such as Odzala-Kokoua. In these regions, more than any other, wilderness is a highlight and traditional cultures persist. Swamps, bais, and rivers characterize the heavily forested landscape, and make it prime western lowland gorilla habitat – and it’s the extraordinary wildlife interactions available here that make the Congo a growing tourist destination. Gorilla trekking is the highlight for travelers here and not to be missed.
A former French colony, Congo-Brazzaville has had a troubled past but is now considered calm, stable, and rapidly developing. Dubbed the ‘Little Paris of Africa’, its French history is most felt in the capital city of Brazzaville with its vibrant streets lined with art, fabric stalls, flower markets, cafés and the smell of freshly baked baguettes from one of its many boulangeries.
That said, tourism is still relatively new. Travelers should not expect five-star amenities in the cities, but because it has been off-the-radar for so long, its wilderness areas and wildlife encounters are truly unforgettable adventures. If you can stand to get your hands a little dirty, the Congo won’t disappoint.
Being just north of the equator, the climate at Odzala is fairly consistent throughout the year, hot and humid. Generally, there are four seasons, which are alternating dry and rainy. The dry seasons include November to February and June to August. These are the coolest, driest months in Odzala National Park, which make it our preferred travel time. Just keep in mind that rainfall still occurs and can be quite variable during the dry season.
The rainy seasons are from March to May and September to October. Temperatures tend to be hotter, and humidity high, and tropical rainstorms contrast with sustained periods of clear blue skies – creating beautiful light for photographers.
As a safari destination, Republic of the Congo offers exclusive luxury in remote areas. Naturally, this exclusivity and luxury comes at a premium.
By utilizing scheduled charters in and out of Brazzaville, you can plan a trip that is as short as 3 nights (although longer is recommended to really explore the area). Monthly special offers are sometimes available for solo travelers.
While the country itself is relatively cheap, to maximize experiences in hard-to-reach locations, such as gorilla trekking in Odzala, we recommend budgeting a minimum of $9,500 per person for a 7-night journey.
Nocternal forest walk, Ngaga Camp
Elephant, Mboko Camp
Sunset, Lango Camp
Our favorite way to experience the country is getting deep in the rainforest. Journey from camp to camp in Odzala National Park by vehicle, foot, or kayak and learn all about the area’s wealth of history and ecological information.
Your guides can take you hiking through jungle trails, tracking gorilla on foot, or cover more ground by motorized boat. However you explore here, it’s all about getting out of the car and moving.
Western lowland gorillas are the highlight for most travelers in the Congo. With that in mind, you may also encounter other various primates including wild chimpanzee and the putty nose monkey. Forest elephants, bongo, forest buffalo, sitatunga, spotted hyena, red river hog, and even hippos can also be found.
Bird lovers will have the chance to spot the African grey parrot, the green pigeon, and other rare birds. The area also boasts over 400 species of butterflies!
If you decide to head to Sangha, you can trek mangabey, spend time with the onsite pangolin researchers, and possibly find the rare picathartes bird.
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