Travel information and tips on the Congo including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in the Congo, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on the Congo! NOTE: This page is still being developed and new countries will be added as soon as they are completed. Please contact us if you have information you believe should be added to the Africa section of Getting Away. mailto: jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Here is a quick overview on the Congo.
When you think of Africa you cannot help but think – "Congo." This is the word that Hollywood has used for decades to describe Africa. And, a lot of it is pretty much true – rainforests filled with okoume, limba, and other trees and then the plateaus of the savanna which supports jackals, hyenas, cheetahs, antelope, monkeys, elephants, wild boar, and giraffes – all seem to say "this is Africa." If you want to go to the Congo, go to these pages first. They may help you from getting lost in the jungle!

Passport and Visa information
All visitors are required to hold a valid passport. Be sure that your passport is good for at least six months after your last day in country. Visa requirements vary by country. Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
 

Travel Insurance
Travelers are advised to bring their own personal medical kit, and comprehensive travel insurance. Don't depend upon your regular insurance policy to cover your expenses if you should become injured or ill. There is a risk of malaria throughout the year, and dengue fever outbreaks occur. Protection against Hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid are recommended. Cholera outbreaks also occur. Many travelers suffer from diarrhea and food and water precautions are recommended; tap water should be treated or boiled before drinking. Medical facilities are very limited and medications may not be available.

I recommend that all travelers have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Check the Getting Away Insurance pages for information on how to obtain the proper insurance and medical coverages you might need. Click on Health and Safety Tips For Travelers for additional information.

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.

Currency
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare.  Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate: Check Today's Exchange Rate

Electrical Information
You will need adapters for your electrical appliances. It is not recommended that you plug your laptop into the local current. Find the converter you will need in the Getting Away Travel Store. Additionally, you will find just about anything and everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you need in the Getting Away Travel Store!

Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable.  A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.  The countries listed below meet those criteria.  Additionally, the State Department issues Country Specific Information  for every country of the world with information on such matters as the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country. Check with the U.S. State Department for Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public Announcements.

If you have something you think should be added to this section of Getting Away, please contact Jim at Getting Away. mailto: jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Getting To and Around in the Congo

At Travelocity, not only can you find the lowest fare or best schedule on over 400 airlines, but Travelocity can often save you up to  20% or More on Airfares. You can also find the Best Car Rental Rates in Top Destinations. You can also find Great Hotel Rates At Top Destinations! And, to save even more, Book Air + Hotel Together and SAVE with Travelocity! You can also find Incredible Deals on the Best Cruises! Remember - Travelocity Always Saves You on Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals, Cruises and More.

For Flights, Hotels, Cars, Cruises, Vacations, Tours and Travel Deals, Click on Global Travel International. If the link does not work properly, type www.gettingaway.globaltravel.com in the address line of your browser.

Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

 

Some Things to See and Do in the Congo

If you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Suggestions for Dining in the Congo
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Some Favorites in the Congo
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Books, Maps and Other Resources

My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on Fodor's Travel Guides to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
 

I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com

Shop Amazon for Travel Books and Maps!

Links for the Congo

Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.