Congo Cultural Tour
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- Duration: 8 Days (approx.)
- Product code: roc-overland-5-en
This tour introduces you to the various cultures, music, and tribes of greater Congo. It takes you into remote villages and forests as well as the most unique faces of the river, and jungle. It ventures through the playgrounds of Africa’s music stars and elite, as well as, the poorest and most primitive reaches of Central Africa. Good for those with a passion for history and anthropology, and who want to see how Congolese and a large part of Africa lives.
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
Welcome to Brazzaville, our representative will greet you at the airport, and courteously assist you to your hotel. After you comfortably check-in, decide on a fantastic evening tour with popular musicians and bar/cafe spots, or just enjoy a rest and refreshment after a briefing from the local guide.
Day 2: Brazzaville Tour
Kick of your day tour of Brazzaville with city sightseeing and all of the monuments and (if requested) artist and sapeur enclaves. Later, enjoy traditional Congolese food, and a boat ride on the Congo River to sightsee round Kinshasa and enjoy sweeping river views. In the evening enjoy dinner on a river-side restaurant overlooking Kinshasa, and the river traffic of the two capitals. Overnight at Brazzaville tourist hotel
Day 3: Kinkala Exploration
In the morning depart by road for the south to Kinkala, for village visits, forest walks and traditional food and music. Overnight stay at village.
This day is a cultural exchange and conversation with all of the local tribe.
Day 4: Boko Exploration
Depart morning by road, and visit 1 additional tribe, stop for savannah views and lake. Overnight stay at village
This day is a cultural exchange and conversation with all of the local tribe.
Day 5: Boko and Bella Waterfall
Depart afternoon or late morning for a long drive to the south, visit Boko and the Pool Region. Enjoy lunch at the local village after you see (optional) traditional jewelry, clothes, and houses from the region. See the most beautiful waterfall in Congo-Brazzaville this afternoon, and break for enjoying the nature around. Overnight stay at village
Day 6: Congo River Fishing & Exploration
After breakfast, depart in the morning for a boat ride and river fishing, traditional markets, and more tribes from the Republic of the Congo. Overnight at tourist hotel back in Brazzaville
Day 7: Return to Brazzaville
After breakfast, depart to Brazzaville for a final day of sightseeing, an open air bbq dinner, and a lively night on the town.
Day 8: Final Day - Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, relive the highlights of your expedition and stop at local markets for last minute gifts. Enjoy a casual drive through town before your transfer to the airport.
END OF SERVICES
Price: From $1499 per person
*plus 5.5% taxes and fees
Our overland tours include all insurance, transport, permits, entrance fees, taxes, vehicle with a/c, and accommodation in safari-style lodges, villages, and tourist hotels (where applicable). Alcoholic drinks are extra. Congo Travel and Tours will arrange your visa facilitation upon purchase of a tour, and you must apply with our invitation letter at your nearest possible embassy.
*Budget an extra $50-75 per day for food for this tour, per person.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
Welcome to Brazzaville, our representative will greet you at the airport, and courteously assist you to your hotel. After you comfortably check-in, decide on a fantastic evening tour with popular musicians and bar/cafe spots, or just enjoy a rest and refreshment after a briefing from the local guide.
Day 2: Brazzaville Tour
Kick of your day tour of Brazzaville with city sightseeing and all of the monuments and (if requested) artist and sapeur enclaves. Later, enjoy traditional Congolese food, and a boat ride on the Congo River to sightsee round Kinshasa and enjoy sweeping river views. In the evening enjoy dinner on a river-side restaurant overlooking Kinshasa, and the river traffic of the two capitals. Overnight at Brazzaville tourist hotel
Day 3: Kinkala Exploration
In the morning depart by road for the south to Kinkala, for village visits, forest walks and traditional food and music. Overnight stay at village.
This day is a cultural exchange and conversation with all of the local tribe.
Day 4: Boko Exploration
Depart morning by road, and visit 1 additional tribe, stop for savannah views and lake. Overnight stay at village
This day is a cultural exchange and conversation with all of the local tribe.
Day 5: Boko and Bella Waterfall
Depart afternoon or late morning for a long drive to the south, visit Boko and the Pool Region. Enjoy lunch at the local village after you see (optional) traditional jewelry, clothes, and houses from the region. See the most beautiful waterfall in Congo-Brazzaville this afternoon, and break for enjoying the nature around. Overnight stay at village
Day 6: Congo River Fishing & Exploration
After breakfast, depart in the morning for a boat ride and river fishing, traditional markets, and more tribes from the Republic of the Congo. Overnight at tourist hotel back in Brazzaville
Day 7: Return to Brazzaville
After breakfast, depart to Brazzaville for a final day of sightseeing, an open air bbq dinner, and a lively night on the town.
Day 8: Final Day - Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, relive the highlights of your expedition and stop at local markets for last minute gifts. Enjoy a casual drive through town before your transfer to the airport.
END OF SERVICES
Price: From $1499 per person
*plus 5.5% taxes and fees
Our overland tours include all insurance, transport, permits, entrance fees, taxes, vehicle with a/c, and accommodation in safari-style lodges, villages, and tourist hotels (where applicable). Alcoholic drinks are extra. Congo Travel and Tours will arrange your visa facilitation upon purchase of a tour, and you must apply with our invitation letter at your nearest possible embassy.
*Budget an extra $50-75 per day for food for this tour, per person.
