Republic of the Congo is a travel destination in Middle Africa. Its capital is Brazzaville. July and June are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Republic of the Congo
Odzala-Kokoua National Park (natural) — One of Africa's oldest national parks — dense equatorial rainforest sheltering western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, and bongo antelope.
Maya Maya Gorilla Sanctuary (natural) — Acclimatised gorilla family groups in forest clearings near the Congo Basin — some of the most accessible gorilla trekking in equatorial Africa.
Brazzaville Corniche (city) — The scenic Congo River promenade — watching canoes cross to Kinshasa DRC, largest two capital cities facing each other across a river worldwide.
Lésio-Louna Gorilla Reserve (natural) — Rehabilitation project for orphaned gorillas on the Stanley Pool plateau — guided forest walks alongside gradually released lowland gorilla families.
Conkouati-Douli National Park (natural) — Atlantic coastal park protecting forest, lagoons, mangroves, and sea turtles — also has chimpanzees, elephants, and hippo pools in the hinterland.
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park (natural) — Remote primary rainforest with habituated western lowland gorilla and chimpanzee communities — often described as the last Eden of the Congo Basin.
Brazzaville Basilique Sainte-Anne (landmark) — Art Deco masterpiece completed 1949 — vivid stained-glass, colourful mosaics, and a grand blue façade dominating the capital's skyline.
Lefini Faunal Reserve (natural) — Vast savanna-forest mosaic reserve — wild elephants, hippos, Congo buffalo, and a growing lion population; community ecotourism camps available.
Pointe-Noire Beach (beach) — Atlantic surf city on the oil-boom coast — golden beaches with Congolese music bars, the historic fishing village of Loango, and offshore whale watching.
Mbé Plateau Gorillas (natural) — Forested plateau outside Brazzaville — closest gorilla viewing to a capital city in Africa, guided hikes through secondary forest with habituated groups.