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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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Congo Travel Book Reviews

Embarking on a journey into one of Africa’s darkest and deepest areas is daunting to say the least, but our Congo travel book reviews may help on your OverlandingAfrica.com trip as you learn more about this beautiful and wild country.

Bradt Travel Guide: Congo by Sean Rorison
The Bradt Congo guide is the most recent travel book on the Congo, and was written in 2008. This guide lists important information, accommodation, attractions and other key things you need to know on your travels through Congo.

Lonely Planet Central Africa by Lonely Planet

The Lonely Planet guide for Central Africa includes Congo travel advice, and despite being old, having been published in the 1990’s this is still one of the best books on Congo travel and is highly recommended for all travellers to this region.

No Mercy: A Journey Into the Heart of the Congo by Redmond O'Hanlon
Redmond O’Hanlon travelled through the area with Congolese guides, and learned a lot about customs, traditions and the hard way of life in the country. Facing corruption, violence and many other trials, the author discovered the merciless, hard side to Congo.