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Traveling to Congo? Land Connected.

This is the Republic of the Congo — Brazzaville on the great river, not Kinshasa across it. Rainforest gorillas, a riverside capital and an Atlantic coast make it one of Central Africa's quieter destinations. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly so you are connected the moment you land, without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Coverage note: coverage is strongest in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire and thins fast on forest roads — download offline maps before heading out.

Travel Highlights

  • Brazzaville corniche: the riverside promenade along the Congo River, with views across the Pool Malebo to Kinshasa.
  • Basilique Sainte-Anne: Brazzaville's striking green-tiled basilica in the Poto-Poto district, built in the 1940s.
  • Odzala-Kokoua National Park: rainforest in the north, home to western lowland gorillas, forest elephants and bais — visited on guided tours.
  • Livingstone Falls: the rapids of the lower Congo River below Brazzaville, where the river drops towards the Atlantic.
  • Pointe-Noire and Diosso Gorge: the Atlantic port's beaches and the red-earth gorge north of the city.

Getting Around

  • Airport: Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) serves Brazzaville, with flights to Pointe-Noire and regional hubs.
  • Ride-hailing: the Gozem app operates in Brazzaville, alongside the city's green-and-white taxis — app rides booked in advance are easier than street hails.
  • Taxis: taxis are unmetered, so always agree the fare before the journey; hotel-arranged cars are the safest choice at night.
  • Long distance: domestic flights link Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, and forest roads need a 4x4 and a driver who knows the route.

Safety and Practical Tips

Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire are workable for careful visitors, but street crime happens: do not display cash, phones or jewellery, avoid walking alone after dark, and use hotel-arranged or app-booked transport at night. Check your own government's current advisory for the northern border areas before travelling there.

Medical facilities are limited outside the main cities — carry comprehensive travel insurance with evacuation cover, and any medication you need.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: most visitors need a visa arranged before travel. Check the current visa, passport-validity and onward-travel requirements for your nationality with the nearest Congolese consulate before you travel.

Weather and Climate

  • Year-round warmth: equatorial and humid all year, with daytime temperatures broadly around 25–30°C.
  • Wet seasons: March to May and September to November bring the heaviest rain, which can slow forest roads.
  • Dry season: June to August is the drier window and the most practical time for forest trips.
  • Short dry spell: December and January usually bring a shorter, less reliable dry break.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the official currency, shared with the other CEMAC states.
  • Cash first: cash is the default in markets and taxis — carry small notes, as change is often unavailable.
  • Cards and mobile money: cards are accepted in the biggest hotels in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, and mobile money (MTN MoMo, Airtel Money) is widely used; Wise works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, with no XAF balance claimed here.
  • Tipping: tipping is modest — rounding up a taxi fare and a small tip for guides is appreciated.