Cheap Flights to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Useful advice for travelling to Republic of the Congo (COG)

If you have always dreamt of experiencing the exotic spirit of Africa, flights to the Congo Republic will give you just that. You will not only be charmed by vast greenery but also by impressive local fauna: different types of birds, reptiles, and wild animals. Holidays in Congo will help you get away from the civilisation and immerse yourself into authentic lifestyle.

Preparing for the trip

Before you enter the Republic of Congo, you will need to get vaccinated against yellow fever, malaria, hepatitis A and B, and the meningococcal disease. If going to see wild animals is in your travel plans, you should also get vaccinated against rabies. Congo locals are friendly people who find white skinned tourists interesting.

Transportation and travel charges

The tourists’ beloved way of inner-country travels are rental minibuses. These will help you explore all your desired routes. A litre of gasoline costs approximately 1.40 euro in the Republic of Congo.

The official local currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is also the currency of six independent states in central Africa. One euro is equal to approximately 1042.49 CFA francs. In local shops, a bottle of drinking water will cost 1.60 euro; you can buy twelve eggs for 3 euros, while one kilogram of chicken breast will cost you approximately 12. You can have lunch in a cheap restaurant for 14 euros and order a cup of coffee for up to 4 euros.

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Best return gifts choices

It is popular to bring back some traditional African souvenirs from a journey to Congo: ritual masks, bright-coloured costumes, animal figurines, and spices, along with various leather goods and wooden decorations.