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Getting around Republic of Congo

Air: 

ECAir (www.flyecair.com) and Trans Air Congo (www.flytransaircongo.com) operate flights between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

Roads are mostly earth tracks, sandy in dry season and impassable in the wet, suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles only. There are around 1,200km (750 miles) of paved roads. Poorly marked army checkpoints, often manned by undisciplined soldiers, exist throughout the country.

Car hire: 

Both local and international car hire companies are represented in Brazzaville.

Documentation: 

An International Driving Permit is required.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Brazzaville has a minibus and taxi service. Taxis are also available in Pointe-Noire and Loubomo. Taxi fares have a flat rate and fares should be agreed beforehand.

Rail: 

'La Gazelle' train connects Brazzaville with Pointe-Noire on the Congo-Ocean Railway (journey time - 14 to 16 hours). Carriages are modern and comfortable.

By water: 

Inland steamers ply from Brazzaville up the Congo and Ubangi. Rivers are vital to internal transport.

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