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Travel - Internal

República del Congo (Brazzaville)

TravelInternal Air The national airline, Lina Congo (GC), operates regular services from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire, with stops in Loubomo and Ouesso. Private charters are available. Departure tax XAF3400. River Inland steamers ply from Brazzaville up the Congo and Ubangi. Rivers are vital to internal transport. Rail Congo-Océan railway company operates services between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire (travel time – up to three days). Known as the ‘Peace Train’, this service endured a long suspension due to civil war, and still incurs occasional disruptions. Services between Mbinda and Pointe-Noire are also due to resume soon. Advance booking is recommended. Children under five years travel free. Half-fare is charged for children aged five to nine. Road Roads are mostly earth tracks, sandy in dry season and impassable in the wet, suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles only. There are 1207km (750 miles) of paved roads. Traffic drives on the right. Poorly marked army checkpoints, often manned by undisciplined soldiers, exist throughout the country. Travel at night on unfamiliar roads can be dangerous and should be avoided. Car hire: There are several car hire firms represented in Brazzaville, lists of which can be obtained from main hotels. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required. Urban Brazzaville has a minibus and taxi service. Taxis are also available in Pointe-Noire and Loubomo. Taxi fares have a flat rate and fares should be agreed beforehand.

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