Congo
Democratic Republic . Republic
By Sean Rorison
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New edition coming soon: July 2012.
Paperback, 352 pages
16pp colour photos & 36 maps
Published: July 2012 (2nd edition)ISBN: 9781841623917 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Not yet published Known as the heart of Africa, the Congos are one of the last bastions in Africa for the seriously adventurous traveler. Both countries remain difficult to visit especially when traveling overland. This revised guide tells you how to travel both adventurously and safely and includes an extensive chapter on security. It provides the intrepid traveler with practical information and the unique maps you will need to explore this jungle territory. City maps have been updated with the latest information on where to find hotels, restaurants and shops. The road network has been repaired and travelers can now travel easily by minibus throughout some regions of these countries. Overland routes are much improved and regional maps are completely revised to show the updated infrastructure. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 0 vote(s). |
Press Reviews:
'The book is well written and a result of extensive research. Without being academic, it provides a wide range of information concerning the country's (sad) history. There is good advice regarding health and language. The chapters cover virtually all the country, even places that the tourist will not visit due to distance.' Registrodelivros
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-Nouabalé, Around Ndoki-Nouabalé, Reserve de Lac Tele (Lake Tele Reserve)
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Sean Rorison is a Canadian writer who has visited over 90 countries. He helped launch the award-winning travel journal site Polo's Bastards, that focuses primarily on difficult destinations.
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