Africa - Republic of Congo (PDF Chapter)

This is the Republic of Congo chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.

A land of steamy jungles hiding half the world’s lowland gorillas, masses of forest elephants, and hooting, swinging troops of chimpanzees, the Republic of Congo is on the cusp of becoming one of the finest ecotourism destinations in Africa.

• explore the superb Parc National d’Odzala virtually alone, with just lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and forest elephants for company
• maps
• visit Parc National Nouabalé-Ndoki, one of Africa’s last great wildernesses
• transport
• discover beaches, savannah and jungle in the impressively wild Parc National Conkouati-Douli
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Parc National d’Odzala, Ouesso, Parc National Nouabalé-Ndoki, Understand the Republic of Congo and Survival Guide.