Arrival in Brazzaville.

Transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest.

Today our journey continues in Brazzaville, the vibrant capital of the Republic of the Congo, located on the banks of the mighty Congo River directly opposite Kinshasa. It is a unique place on the map of Central Africa, where colonial history, modern African rhythm, and the atmosphere of two capitals separated only by water intertwine.

In the morning, we set out to explore the city’s key landmarks. We visit the Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial, dedicated to the man whose name is forever linked to the founding of Brazzaville. Next, we see one of the country’s architectural symbols, St. Anne’s Basilica, known for its distinctive silhouette and green roof. We drive through significant city sites, feel the pulse of the capital, stop at Gare Roundabout, at the “I Love Brazzaville 2026” square, and visit the lively Total Market, where everyday Congolese life unfolds most vividly.

At midday, lunch awaits us at the atmospheric Les Rapides de Djoué restaurant. It is one of the best places in the city to enjoy local cuisine while overlooking the wide Congo River and the panorama of Kinshasa on the opposite bank, a rare opportunity to see two worlds and two countries at once.

In the afternoon, one of the most fascinating encounters of the route takes place, meeting the legendary sapeurs, representatives of the SAPE movement (Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes). This is not just a style of dress but a true philosophy born in Congo that has become a symbol of dignity, self-expression, and inner freedom. The sapeurs turn the city streets into a runway, with vibrant suits, perfect tailoring, bold color combinations, and charisma that create the effect of a true show.

We will witness their parade of outfits, take photos, and hear the story of SAPE firsthand, learning how elegance in Congo became a cultural code and part of national identity.

In the evening, return to the hotel.

Overnight in Brazzaville.

After breakfast, we set off on a motorized pirogue along the Congo River toward the picturesque Manguengue cliffs.

Along the way, we visit a fishing village, the Manguengue cliffs themselves, and Île M’Bamou, where we experience the true atmosphere of the river and the life of local residents.

Lunch on site, surrounded by nature and African landscapes.

In the afternoon, we return to Brazzaville. We walk through the Twin Towers district and the city’s colorful neighborhoods to see the capital from another perspective, vibrant, authentic, and everyday.

Transfer from Brazzaville to Kinshasa. Rest.

In the morning, we head to a unique bonobo sanctuary, home to the rarest primates, found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and considered among the closest relatives to humans. This place was created to rescue animals affected by poaching and illegal wildlife trade.

During the visit, we observe how the bonobos live in conditions as close as possible to their natural habitat, in forest enclosures, in family groups, with space to move freely. Guides explain the character of these remarkable animals, their social life, extraordinary intelligence, and how specialists help them recover and prepare for eventual return to the wild.

After a full morning, lunch awaits us at a riverside restaurant where we can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Kinshasa.

We then continue exploring the capital, visiting Kabila’s Mausoleum, the National Museum, the Patrice Lumumba Memorial, and the craft market featuring the finest works of local artisans.

Return to the hotel. Overnight.

In the morning, we leave the city and head to the area where the Tata Gonda community is located, one of the most unusual places in the region, offering a glimpse into living African spiritual culture without tourist staging.

Tata Gonda is a local religious-spiritual community or movement, often referred to as a “sect” in travel descriptions, found in parts of Central and West Africa. It is essentially a syncretic faith combining elements of Christianity, traditional African beliefs, ritual music, healing practices, and prophetic traditions.

Such movements are usually built around a charismatic spiritual leader, “Tata” often meaning father or elder, and include ritual singing and drumming, trance-style dancing, collective prayers, symbolic purification rites, as well as elements of traditional magic and folk medicine.

Flight to Malabo.

Upon arrival, quick check-in and rest after the journey.

Today we discover Bioko Island and its history. We begin in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, where Spanish colonial heritage blends with modern Africa. We drive along the main streets, see key buildings, cathedrals, and atmospheric city quarters.

We then travel to Batete, an important place for the Bubi people, the island’s indigenous population. Here we visit the monument to the first Claretian nun, Mother Macule, the former mission boarding school, and the colonial square. The highlight is an unusual wooden Gothic-style church built by priest Lluis Sagarra.

Afterward, we head to Luba, a coastal town with white beaches and rich history. We see the ruins of the old hospital, the stadium, the chapel, and the old neighborhoods. We walk along the Magazine River, taste water from the spring, and learn about the Jones family history. We visit the market and central square, go down to the port, and discuss historical pages connected with the slave trade.

In the morning, flight to Bata and hotel check-in. We explore the city, visiting the Spanish Cultural Center, seeing Bata Cathedral and the old stadium.

In the afternoon, we immerse ourselves in nature, taking a traditional boat ride through mangroves. Here begins another Africa, silence, dense greenery, and rich wildlife.

We then visit a farm run by a Kombe family, one of the largest ethnic groups in Equatorial Guinea, learning about their daily life, traditions, and life in the country far from the cities.

Today we head to Oyala, the city of the future, being built as a potential new capital of Equatorial Guinea. Here one can feel the scale and ambitions of the country, modern buildings, new roads, and the atmosphere of a rapidly changing Africa.

We then travel to Mongomo. The main highlight of the day is the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, one of the largest churches in Africa. Afterward, we walk through Presidential Square and finish the day at Mongomo’s central market.

This day is dedicated to nature and an active route. Altos de Nzork is one of the most beautiful places in Equatorial Guinea, tropical forests, hills, river valleys, and panoramic views. We enjoy jungle trekking and full immersion in the atmosphere of wild Central Africa.

Today we leave Equatorial Guinea and head toward the border with Gabon. The road passes through Mongomo and the green interior regions of the country.

Transfer to the historic and significant town of Lambaréné, the city of Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Lambaréné is located in west-central Gabon on an island in the Ogooué River, where the river exceeds half a mile in width. It is an important trading and timber center with a river port for steamers, an airport, and roads connecting it to Kango, Ndjolé, and Mouila.

Lambaréné is best known for the hospital founded in 1913 by Albert Schweitzer, theologian and medical missionary. The town also has a small museum dedicated to his life and work. The Paris Missionary Society first opened a mission here in 1876, and over time Lambaréné became the headquarters of Protestant missions in former French Equatorial Africa.

We visit the museum and the legendary historic Albert Schweitzer Hospital.

In the evening, participation in a traditional Bwiti dance ritual.

Bwiti is an ancient spiritual path and cultural tradition that has existed among many indigenous peoples of equatorial Central-West Africa for thousands of years. Each people has its own rites and practices, but they are united by the sacred iboga plant. In the Bwiti tradition, it is considered a sacrament, medicine, and teacher. The word “Bwiti” can be translated as “School of Life,” and its followers are regarded as students of life.

We travel to one of the country’s largest lakes, Onangué. This place is known for its incredible landscapes and rich birdlife, making it a true natural gem of central Gabon.

We visit the fish market, where everyday life and traditional trade can be observed.

Then transfer to Libreville.

After breakfast, we depart from Libreville and head to Nyonié, one of the most beautiful and wild places on Gabon’s coast. Along the way, we cross water channels and lagoons, then continue through tropical forests, gradually approaching the Atlantic.

Nyonié is Gabon in its pristine form, wide deserted beaches, ocean surf, and dense jungle right at the water’s edge. Here the contrast between forest and ocean is especially striking, making the place unique. We walk along the coastline, enjoying nature and the feeling of complete remoteness from civilization.

After relaxing, we return to Libreville in the evening.

Today we explore Libreville, the capital of Gabon, a city on the Atlantic coast where modern Africa blends with colonial past and ocean atmosphere. We drive through central districts, main streets, and squares to feel the city’s rhythm and character. We обязательно visit the souvenir market.

We also stop by local markets, where real life in Libreville is most visible, tropical fruits, spices, fish, fabrics, and handicrafts. This is the living heart of the city, where Gabon can be seen as it truly is.

Free day in Libreville, rest and preparation for the flight. Evening departure.

This is one of the most atmospheric days on São Tomé. We travel to the very south of the island, where tropical nature becomes even wilder and ocean views truly impressive.

Along the way, we stop at Praia Jalé and Praia Piscina, perfect places to feel the power of the Atlantic, walk on white sand, and enjoy the pristine nature of the southern coast.

We then board a boat at Praia Inhame and head to the small island of Ilhéu das Rolas. The crossing takes only 15 to 20 minutes but feels like a journey to another world, where silence, greenery, and the sense of the edge of the earth prevail.

On the island, we walk through the local settlement and head to the main point of the route, the Equator marker, where one can literally stand in two hemispheres at once. Along the way, tropical trails, scenic beaches, and a stop at Praia Furna, one of the most beautiful spots on the island, await us.

If desired, lunch can be arranged at Praia Café or after returning to the mainland in the Praia Inhame area. In the afternoon, return to the hotel, taking with us the feeling of a true tropical expedition and images that will surely be among the best of the entire journey.

In the morning, we head to the north of São Tomé Island, where tropical nature meets the history of cocoa plantations and scenic ocean landscapes.

Our first stop is Roça Agostinho Neto, the largest plantation on the island and one of the most significant places of the colonial era. It once even had its own railway built specifically to transport cocoa. Walking through the grounds, we learn how cocoa production developed and what role the plantation played in the lives of local residents and generations of families who worked there.

We then continue to Lagoa Azul, the famous Blue Lagoon with turquoise water and incredible views. It is one of the island’s most photogenic places, where the calm of the Atlantic and the tropical atmosphere of São Tomé are especially tangible.

Afterward, we visit the town of Neves and the plantations of Monte Forte and Diogo Vaz, continuing to explore the island’s rural life and cocoa heritage.