The Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), like all of Central Africa is not high on most travelers’ bucket lists. The area has a reputation for being dangerous, corrupt and expensive. On top of that, there is little in the way of traditional tourist attractions. For all these reasons, most people steer clear of the region […]
When most people hear the name “Congo” they instinctively envision brutal civil wars, dense and impassable jungle and miles and miles of militia-controlled roadways. While these aspects of the Congos are very much a reality, there are still some options for independent travel throughout the region. In this article we’ll focus on The Republic of […]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we mention Africa? Usually, people would say safaris. And that’s right, Africa is a great place to tour around in and enjoy the many sights and sounds all over the place. Now, there’s a place in the west coast of Central Africa that has many interesting […]
If you’ve never been to Uganda, the thought of taking a trip there probably conjures up all sorts of horrible images of war and chaos…and for good reason. Most of what people know about this country revolves around it’s two most infamous war lords; Idi Amin and Jospeh Kony. In part it’s good that we […]
One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Juba Sudan is developing at a quick pace with boundless opportunities. Not only does Juba have a profusion of natural resources, Juba also contains luscious jungles as well. Not to mention, South Sudan features the second largest wildlife migration in the world. While the tourist attractions […]
N’djamena is a French word meaning “place of rest”, it is also the capital of Chad. N’djamena’s port is on the Chari River near the tributary of the Logone River and faces Cameroon near Kousseri City. Begin your trip by relaxing to a lovely pleasant atmosphere by the views of the magnificent Chari River from […]
The original Heart of Darkness and long viewed as an ungovernable state, the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be plagued by its usual mix of chaos. Most recently the UN’s promise of 3,000 soldiers and a number of aircraft have gone unfulfilled. Unfortunately when something like this happens it puts the Congolese army […]
