Destination

Congo

1 Park
Destination Dossier

The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is a wild frontier of dense rainforest harbouring western lowland gorillas and forest elephants. Odzala-Kokoua National Park is one of Africa's most extraordinary wilderness areas — offering gorilla tracking and forest safaris in genuine seclusion.

Safari Highlights
Odzala-Kokoua National Park/ Western Lowland Gorillas/ Forest Elephants/ Nouabalé-Ndoki
Capital
Brazzaville
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Languages
French, Lingala, Kituba
Best Time
June–September (drier months best for forest trekking)
Malaria
Risk throughout the country. Prophylaxis essential.
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Visa Information

Visa required in advance for most nationalities.

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Getting There

Main airport: Maya-Maya (BZV) in Brazzaville. Charter flights to Odzala. Also accessible via Pointe-Noire (PNR).

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Travel Tips

This is a specialist destination. Book through operators with established camp infrastructure in Odzala. Pack light and expect basic but comfortable lodging.


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