9-NIGHT CRUISE : MIGHTY CONGO
Embark on one of the most mysterious and authentic journeys offered today.
A Journey to the heart of the Congo Basin
The Congo Basin is one of the most mysterious and least explored regions in the world. It is a gigantic territory, of forests, rivers and villages. By sailing on the Congo and Alima River, we enter the heart of Africa, to meet the first peoples and discover the nature.
This Congo Cruise is also an immersion into one of the last intact lungs of the planet.
NAVIGATION
from April to August in Congo and Alima rivers
COUNTRY
Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazaville)
MIGHTY CONGO : 800 km FROM BRAZZAVILLE TO OYO
9 NIGHTS
Departing from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, city of Rumba, sapeurs and the Poto-Poto art school, we embark on a unique ç-night voyage on the Congo and Alima rivers, an unforgettable cruise.
Over nearly 800 km, we will navigate from the green hills to the marshy forests of the basin to reach the forests of Alima.
With our launch boat, we will go up tributaries, every day, in search of the nature and we will stop in village to discover the local life.
In the evening, in the calm of our comfortable ship in the heart of the second largest lung on the planet, while sipping a glass of wine, we will address the major issues of the environement, the history of the Congo, the history of peoples…
Along the way back to Brazzaville we will discover the gorillas of the Lesio Louna reserve, the hippos and observe the birds of the region. The journey ends. What we have seen, probably few people have had the chance to see.
Vessel : Princesse Ngalessa
From 4 600 € per person
MIGHTY CONGO : 800 KM FROM BRAZZAVILLE TO OYO
12 NIGHTS
Departing from Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, city of Rumba, sapeurs and the Poto-Poto art school, we embark on a unique ç-night voyage on the Congo and Alima rivers, an unforgettable cruise.
Over nearly 800 km, we will navigate from the green hills to the marshy forests of the basin to reach the forests of Alima.
With our launch boat, we will go up tributaries, every day, in search of the nature and we will stop in village to discover the local life.
In the evening, in the calm of our comfortable ship in the heart of the second largest lung on the planet, while sipping a glass of wine, we will address the major issues of the environement, the history of the Congo, the history of peoples…
Along the way back to Brazzaville we will discover the gorillas of the Lesio Louna reserve, the hippos and observe the birds of the region. The journey ends. What we have seen, probably few people have had the chance to see.
Vessel : Princesse Ngalessa
From 4 600 € per person
MIGHTY CONGO : 800 KM FROM OYO TO BRAZZAVILLE
9 NIGHTS
From Brazzaville, we will drive to lesio Louna reserve to discover the gorillas of the Lesio Louna reserve sanctuary, the hippos and observe the birds of the region.
In the presidential capital of Oyo, we will embark on an 7-night trip on the Alima and Congo River.
Over nearly 800 km, we will sail from the swampy forests of the Alima forests to the green hills.
It is aboard launch boats that we will set off on excursions every day to discover the people, their traditions and the nature that surrounds us.
In the evening, in the peace of our comfortable ship in the heart of the second largest lung on the planet, while sipping a glass of wine, we will listen to the guides tell us about the Congo.
We will disembark on the 9th day in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo, city of Rumba, sappers and the artistic school of Poto-Poto.
The journey is over. What we have seen, probably few people have had the chance to see.
MIGHTY CONGO : 800 KM FROM OYO TO BRAZZAVILLE
9 NIGHTS
From Brazzaville, we will drive to lesio Louna reserve to discover the gorillas of the Lesio Louna reserve sanctuary, the hippos and observe the birds of the region.
In the presidential capital of Oyo, we will embark on an 7-night trip on the Alima and Congo River.
Over nearly 800 km, we will sail from the swampy forests of the Alima forests to the green hills.
It is aboard launch boats that we will set off on excursions every day to discover the people, their traditions and the nature that surrounds us.
In the evening, in the peace of our comfortable ship in the heart of the second largest lung on the planet, while sipping a glass of wine, we will listen to the guides tell us about the Congo.
We will disembark on the 9th day in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo, city of Rumba, sappers and the artistic school of Poto-Poto.
The journey is over. What we have seen, probably few people have had the chance to see.
meals on board
A culinary experience nourished by African and European influences, prepared with local products.
SAFETY ON BOARD
Most of the trip takes place in very sparsely populated areas and the Congo Republic is one the safest country in Africa.
Radio communication with separate battery pack
Satellite phone
Life jackets
fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabine
Flares and signals
On-board pharmacy for first aid