Travel to Congo-Brazzaville to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work,

or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

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Intro

Congo-Brazzaville is like a well-kept secret for those looking for pristine nature, epic landscapes and a culture so rich you could spend hours talking about it by the campfire. Activities abound: trek through the rainforest, cruise the Congo River, or go gorilla spotting in Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Don't forget your jungle hat, because here you go deep into the jungle!
Activities spotting: gorilla trekking in Odzala-Kokoua National Park; boating on the Congo River; hiking through the Lefini Reserve; relaxing on the beaches of Pointe-Noire; visit the loufoulakari waterfalls; spend the night in the wetlands of Conkouati-Douli National Park; discover the urban life of Brazzaville; see the Basilica of St. Anne; canoe in the Ktokou-Pikounda National Park.
Animal spotting: a true paradise for animal lovers including the Western lowland gorilla, forest elephant, bongo (not the instrument, but an antelope), African gray parrot, Nile crocodile, blue turaca, red-bellied bee-eater, goliath beetle.
Food spotting: Forget the rigid table setting, this food demands to be eaten with the hands, poule moambé (chicken in a creamy sauce made of palm nuts), liboké de poisson (fish in banana leaves), fufu (the Congolese version of comfort food), makemba (fried or boiled banana), saka-saka (stewed cassava leaves), madesu (bean stew), mafe (peanut stew), sorrel soup (soup with all kinds of healthy stuff).

Studying here means studying in the heart of Africa! The education system is developing, but you can at least find studies in medicine, engineering and agriculture.
City of study: Brazzaville.
Language: French.

Here you can intern in NGOs, nature parks or international companies. From ecology to development projects, you will mainly find internships with NGOs and international aid organizations.
Competencies: intercultural communication, flexibility, leadership in challenging situations, French and Lingala!

Would you like to do your part? There is plenty to do in the areas of conservation, education and community development. From teaching in local schools and helping street children to protecting endangered species like chimpanzees, you can really make a difference here.

The economy in Congo-Brazzaville is growing because of the oil, mining and forest management sectors. Recent investments have also been made in infrastructure, tourism and renewable energy.
Expats work mainly in the oil and gas industry, but also in the mining, telecommunications and banking sectors. There are also those who work for NGOs and international aid organizations to provide aid and education in a country where it is desperately needed.

Not very well known for the digital nomad, but if you like to go off the beaten track, then you are in the right place! Internet is available, but don't expect the same speed as in the big cities of Europe. But hey, what do you prefer - a hip coworking space, or working with a view of the jungle?
Favorite locations: Brazzaville, Point-Noire.

Living in Congo-Brazzaville is for adventurers. Life is slow and the culture is rich and welcoming. The nature is beautiful and combined with traditional music and dance, you can have unique experiences as an expat here.
The political situation is relatively stable compared to its neighbors, but there are still problems with the government. It is important to be aware of what is going on and to keep an eye on developments.
If you love nature, then you are in a beautiful place here, but it is also good to know that the country is dealing with deforestation and nature conservation issues. So you have to be able to handle this! There is a limited choice of international schools for expat children in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
It is relatively safe, but be alert, especially in the evenings.
Climate: tropical, so humid summers and rainy seasons.
Language: French and many local languages. Make sure you speak French, otherwise you are a bit lost.
Health insurance: medical facilities are very limited. Medical evacuation is necessary for more serious treatments. So make sure you have your own good health insurance.