Overview
Brazzaville is the capital and financial/administrative center of the Republic of Congo, situated on the northern bank of the Congo River directly across from Kinshasa. It serves as a pleasant stopover for travelers heading to Pointe-Noire or the Congolese rain forests.
Budget Travel · History · Nightlife · Transit Hub
Before you go
Food
Most restaurants close on Sundays. Lebanese eateries offer halal food.
Money
Brazzaville is expensive: goods cost up to 4x developed-world prices.
Safety
Safe city but infrastructure run-down; avoid shared taxis.
Transport
Local green taxis charge FCFA 1,000 per trip anywhere in town.
