Congo

About Congo

Republic of the Congo features Congo Basin rainforests, Odzala gorillas, and the Congo River.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Congo.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Lowland gorillas and forest elephants.

Lesio-Louna Gorilla Reserve

Gorilla rehabilitation and ecotourism.

Pointe-Noire Beaches

Atlantic coast resorts and fishing villages.

Top Restaurants in Congo

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Congolese

Mami Wata

Brazzaville

Overlooking the Congo River in Brazzaville, Mami Wata serves grilled capitaine, pondu cassava leaves, and cold Nkoy beer in a vibrant open-air setting with live soukous music. Its riverside terrace is the city's most popular gathering spot. Brazzaville's definitive address for Congolese cuisine.

Congolese-French

Le Renouveau

Brazzaville

A Brazzaville fine-dining institution, Le Renouveau offers French-Congolese cuisine—maboke fish, brochettes, and imported Bordeaux—in an elegant villa with garden seating. Diplomats and business leaders have dined here for decades. The capital's most prestigious restaurant.

Congolese

La Corniche Restaurant

Brazzaville

Perched on the cliffs above the Congo River, La Corniche serves river fish, plantains, and tropical cocktails with panoramic views of Kinshasa across the water. The sunset terrace is Brazzaville's most romantic dining destination. A landmark of the riverfront dining scene.