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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Relax on Pointe-Noire's Atlantic coastline at Côte Sauvage Beach.
Visit Lake Nanga and meet fishing communities living on and around the lake.
Explore the red sandstone formations of Diosso Gorge.
Discover the history of the Kingdom of Loango at the Ma Loango Museum.
Walk through the rainforest landscapes surrounding Dimonika Village in the Mayombe Mountains.
Visit the Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial in Brazzaville.
Admire the green-tiled architecture of St Anne's Basilica.
Browse works by Congolese artists at the Poto-Poto School of Painting.
Observe the Congo Rapids where the Congo River narrows and accelerates through rocky channels.
Encounter rehabilitated western lowland gorillas at Lesio-Louna Reserve.
Cruise the Luna River in search of hippos and birdlife.
Experience the fashion culture of the Sapeurs in Brazzaville.
Want a first-time introduction to the Republic of the Congo.
Enjoy combining wildlife, culture, history, and nature in one itinerary.
Interested in western lowland gorilla conservation.
Want to visit both coastal and inland regions of the country.
Enjoy museums, architecture, markets, and cultural encounters.
Comfortable with several moderate overland journeys.
Prefer lodge and hotel accommodation rather than wilderness camping.
Have an interest in Central African history and contemporary culture.
Seeking extensive wildlife safaris with guaranteed animal sightings.
Want multiple days of gorilla trekking in remote rainforest environments.
Dislike long road journeys.
Require luxury accommodation throughout.
Prefer active adventure travel involving hiking or trekking.
Uncomfortable travelling in developing destinations with limited infrastructure.
Want a beach-focused holiday with minimal sightseeing.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024