Getting around

Buses and minibuses are overloaded, often involved in accidents and prone to theft, according to Canada.

A Belgian licence in the European format is enough.

A UK photocard licence lets you drive; an old paper licence requires an international driving permit.

Apart from the RN2 (Brazzaville-Ouesso) and RN1 (Brazzaville-Pointe-Noire), roads are barely usable, especially in the rainy seasons (October to December, March to May). A 4x4 is advised outside towns. Fuel shortages can occur.

Seat belts front and back, helmets on motorbikes, no drink-driving. Other drivers often ignore traffic rules: drive defensively with doors locked.

The Pointe-Noire-Brazzaville passenger train is strongly advised against until rehabilitation works are completed.

All local airlines registered in Congo are banned in the European Union.