Franceville option
Hi
we did Gabon to Congo via Franceville / Leckoni and onto Brazza in a 4x4.
Things to consider on this route: - There is some traffic - we did meet 2 people from Finland in Brazza who came on "public" transport - was a "taxi" of sorts. Best to ask around in Franceville.
- Franceville is a pretty sorted place and appears to be out of place considering the drive you on to get there but there is plenty going on and it would not be too hard from what the Fins said to get a lift
- We encountered no problems at all on the route - border exit / entry at Lekoni is easy and drive to Brazza was fine
- Road into Congo is sandy (100 miles) but is being tarred by a massive Chinese gang of workers so expect it to get easier
- would avoid this option in wet season!!
- We posted some footage of the Cameroon to Congo leg on our U Tube site - it was pretty dry when we did it.
- Cannot comment on other routes. Its also possible to avoid Brazza / Kin ferry by taking the Pioka or Luozi ferries - public transport to and from this is unknown but would be fare cheaper than the main ferry.
- Recommend getting DRC visa in Brazza - same day issue and was approx 30,000 CFA each.... also avoid trying to get Angola visa at Matadi - its $100 each - we got ours in Abuja.
HTH
Nick
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