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Congo
The Republic of the Congo is the smaller of the two countries which lie along the banks of the mighty Congo River in central Africa (the other being the Democratic Republic of the Congo). It is about half the size of Texas and was once part of the French colony known as Equatorial Africa. It is bordered to the north by Cameroon and the Central African Republic, and to the east and south by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The southwest of the country is coastal plain, which rises onto a central plateau, between two basins to the south and north. Dense forests blanket most of the interior. There are two raining seasons: March – May and September – November. The best times for hunting are late May and June, and August through early October. The climate is equatorial, with almost 80 inches of rain in the central regions. Temperatures average 75-80⁰ F, for much of the year.
The Congo has a very primitive infrastructure, but it is the 4th largest producer of oil and hydrocarbons on the Gulf of Guinea. The capital is Brazzaville, which is the point of arrival, and starting point for safaris. Hunting takes place in the north of the country near the border with Cameroon.
The Congo is an adventurous destination for forest hunts. Travel is more difficult and the amenities fewer than in neighboring Cameroon, but the hunting season is longer and trophy fees are a bit lower.
Species list:
- Bongo
- Forest sitatunga
- Dwarf Buffalo
- Yellow-backed Duiker
- Blue Duiker
- Bay Duiker
- Black-fronted Duiker
- Peter’s Duiker
- White-bellied Duiker
- Ogilby’s Duiker
- Bates Pygmy Antelope
- Red River Hog