Best places to visit in Republic of Congo or Brazzaville

Best places to visit in Republic of Congo or Brazzaville

Perched on the equator in Central Africa lies the Republic of Congo also known as Congo–Brazzaville, not to be confused with the much larger neighboring the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here lies a world like no other, where all the beauty of Africa meets to create a unique landscape that is home to a stunning range of flora and fauna. Until gaining its independence in August 1960, Congo-Brazzaville was under French colonial rule, the evidence of which still lingers in some of its architecture. The country is rich in oil, which has long been its primary source of industry and revenue. However, the eco-tourism industry has been growing in recent times, with the support of the Congolese community. Far more valuable than oil is Congo-Brazzaville’s extraordinary natural riches. These include the world’s second-largest rainforest, herds of rare forest elephants, the precious western lowland gorillas, a number of unique antelope and primate species, and a magnificent range of vegetation. The less-visited country is home to several protected areas home to some of the most significant wildlife areas in Central Africa some of the national parks include Odzala kokoua national park most visited home to western lowland gorillas and other less-visited areas like Conkouati-Douli national park, Ntokoua-Pikounda national park, Ougoue lekiti national park, and Nouabale-Ndoki national park.