Democratic-Republic-Of-Congo
A Land of Jungles – Republic of Congo
Congolese food is a delicious combination of spicy flavours and local produce. A mass dough made from maize called fufu is dipped into fiery sauces and vegetable stews. Insects are also eaten in Congo, caterpillars and grasshoppers are considered delicacies. Cassava leaves are used to steam fish, plantain and yams. Located near the coast and about eight hours away from Kinshasa is Restaurant Gaspard. Offering up grilled fish dishes, fresh from the ocean. Brazzaville is home to the popular Illys, serving up Congolese and European dishes. Try the n’goki a la mouambe if you’re feeling adventurous – it’s a dish of crocodile pieces in a creamy sauce.
https://za.pinterest.com/ykivekko84/african-foods/ – Image 01 (Congolese food)
A visit to Lésio Louna Gorilla Reserve is a splendid day out of Brazzaville. Although it is a long drive, hire an SUV and forget the time. The Lésio Louna Gorilla Reserve is a conservation effort for orphaned and rescued gorillas. You can watch officials play and feed babies in the nursery and then watch the adult gorillas on an island. If you’re planning a longer trip than just a day, consider planning to stay in the tourist facilities on site. Watching the cheerful babies make faces at you and hover around the officials to be fed, is quite amusing. But the bigger gorillas are a sight too.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Attraction_Review-g294189-d3827163-Reviews-Reserve_de_Lesio_Louna-Brazzaville.html – Image 02 (Lésio Louna Gorilla Reserve)
While in Brazzaville, make a trip to the viewpoint to observe the Les Rapides. Rapids gushing down the Congo River are a spectacular sight. You can view these thunderous waters from Site Touristique Les Rapides. A charming bar, down the river from Brazzaville that is popular with locals. There isn’t much space, so make sure you’re there early to score the best seat in the house. Cheap beer, quaint Congolese snacks and a view like none other, it is a perfect way to wind down your travels in the Republic of Congo.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Brazzaville – Image 03 (Les Rapides)
Before you leave Brazzaville, make your way to Marche Total. A daily occurrence of vendors selling wooden crafts, exotic bites, fabrics and clothing. In fact, pick up a brightly coloured liputa while there. It’s a piece of fabric often used as a wrap over clothing to represent a dress or skirt. In Congo, both men and women wear it. Men use this colourful fabric to tailor suits, tunics and trousers out of them. Women tend to drape the fabric is over their clothing. With the surge of modern wear in urbanised areas, liputas still are incorporated to create an interesting Western look. Women in both urbanised and rural areas of Congo do wear a headscarf as well and usually, this matches the print on the liputa tied around them.
https://lisapotales.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/fashion-in-the-drc-democratic-republic-of-congo/ – Image 04 (Liputas)
The Republic of Congo is filled with misty jungles that are home to some of the world’s most exquisite wildlife. The natural landscape and attractions are quickly building an ecotourism industry in the Congo that has tourists flocking for. White sands to the West, gushing waters to the East – the culture in the Congo is also just as spectacular. Kinshasa is becoming a thriving metropolis, with young professionals growing by the day. Brazzaville may seem like a sleepy city, but it is waking up to promote some of the best sites in the whole country. Visit for the idea of the Republic of Congo, but stay for the experience.
