region
Brazzaville area
Sleep two nights in Brazzaville, then fly to Pointe-Noire or take a lodge package to Odzala-Kokoua; do not drive out of the city without checking your government’s advice.
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Rules in force · 3
- Republic of the Congo ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Congolese authorities or embassy before booking; do not confuse them with the DRC's rules.
- Republic of the Congo ↗Book a travel-clinic visit several weeks ahead; ask about malaria prevention and check the yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement for entry.
- Republic of the Congo ↗Do not photograph government buildings, the presidential palace, security forces, bridges or airports.
Brazzaville is a base for two days, not a stop that stretches into a week. The city is calm but hot and slow, and the surrounding Pool area carries travel advice from some governments, so leave by air.
Where to sleep
Brazzavillesleep base
Corniche for first-timers; Poto-Poto for the art quarter.
Night sequences
- 2 nights
- Brazzaville 2
- 4 nights
- Brazzaville 2 + fly to Pointe-Noire 2
- Do not plan overland trips out of Brazzaville before you have read your government’s advice.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
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Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: leave excess bags at the Brazzaville hotel if you fly on and return.