Congo

Known as the heart of Africa, the Congosare one of the last bastions in Africa for the seriously adventurous traveler.This revised guide tells you how to travel both adventurously and safely with the practical information and unique maps needed to explore this jungle territory. The Congos encompass Africa's largest area of intact rainforest and much of the book is devoted to the spectacular wildlife including the mountain gorilla and the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla. This is the only comprehensive guide to both Congos in English.

Introduction PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information. Geography, Climate, History to the mid-19th century, Language, Religion, Natural history and wildlife
Chapter 2 Practical Information. When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, currency and banking, Budgeting, Time, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Sports, Travelling positively PART TWO: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Chapter 3 Background Information. History, Government and politics, Economy, People and culture
Chapter 4 Practical Information. Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Media and communications
Chapter 5 Kinshasa. History, Orientation, Getting there and around, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 6 Around Kinshasa and Bas-Congo. Around Kinshasa, Bas-Congo, Matadi, Around Matadi, Boma, Tshela, Muanda, Mangroves National Park (Muanda Marine Reserve)
Chapter 7 Central Democratic Republic of Congo. Mbandaka, Salonga Parks, Faunal reserve of Lomako-Yokokala, Kikwit, Ilebo, Kananga, Mbuji-Mayi, Lodja, Kindu
Chapter 8 Katanga. Lubumbashi, Kasumbalesa, Sakania, Likasi, Around Likasi, Bunkeya, Kolwezi, Kamina to Kongolo, Manono and around, Kalemie
Chapter 9 Kisangani, Maiko and the North. Kisangani, Maiko National Park, Isiro, Garamba National Park, Okapi Reserve, Buta 172, Gemena
Chapter 10 The East. Goma, Virunga National Park, The Ruwenzori Mountains, Kiwanja (Rutshuru), Bunagana, Butembo, Beni, Bukavu, Idjwi Island, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Uvira, Ituri Province PART THREE: REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Chapter 11 Background Information. History, Government and politics, Economy, People and culture
Chapter 12 Practical Information. Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Getting around, Media and communications
Chapter 13 Brazzaville. History, Orientation, Getting there and around, Local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 14 Around Brazzaville. Loufoulakari Falls and Bela Falls, Lac Bleu and the Gorilla Reserve, Lefini Reserve, Madingou and Bouenza Falls
Chapter 15 The West: Pointe Noire and Dolisie. Pointe Noire, Around Pointe Noire, Dolisie, Mossendjo, Mbinda
Chapter 16 The North. Oyo, Owando, Makoua, Parc National d'Odzala: Odzala National Park, Mambili, Ouesso, National Parc Ndoki-Nouabale, Around Ndoki-Nouabale, Reserve de Lac Tele (Lake Tele Reserve) Appendices