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Chad
Points of Interests
Zakouma National Park, Gaoui, Sarh, Bol, Ennedi, Emi Koussi, N’Djamena
Climate
Chad has a hot and tropical climate, though temperatures do vary depending on areas. The southern rainy season runs from May to October, and the central rains from June to September. The north has very little rain all year. The dry season is often windy and generally cooler during the evenings.
Transportation
The main airport is N’Djamena International Airport (NDJ). Airlines serving Chad include Air France, Egyptair and Royal Air Maroc.
Currency
Chad, together with Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, belongs to an economic and monetary community sharing a common currency. Major credit cards are accepted at two hotels in the Capital. Cash - Euros are the easiest currency to exchange.
Travel Tips
• Urban life is restricted to the Capital – N’Djamena only
• Keep informed of the developments through local media about the political situation
• Extra vigilance and caution, and avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings of people
Congo
Points of Interests
Parc National d’Odzala, Parc National Nouabale-Ndoki, Parc National Conkouati-Douli, Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Lac Tale Reserve
Climate
Equatorial climate with short rains from October to December and long rains between mid January and mid May. The main dry season is from June to October.
Transportation
The two major airports of Congo are Brazzaville Maya Maya Airport (BZV) and Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (PNR). Air France and Royal Air Maroc are the major airlines operating indirect flights to Congo.
Currency
Congo-Brazzaville, together with Central African Republic, Chad, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, belongs to an economic and monetary community sharing a common currency. Usage of cash is preferred and major credit cards have limited acceptance. Euros are the easiest currency to exchange.
Travel Tips
• Also named as Republic of Congo
Gabon
Points of Interests
Loango National Park, Lope National Park, Libreville, Mayumba National Park, Lambarene
Climate
Equatorial with up to 80% humidity. The dry season is from June to August, and the main rainy season is from October to May. Average temperature is 25 °C.
Transportation
Libreville Airport (LBV) is the main report of Gabon. Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines are the major airlines serving the country.
Currency
Gabon, together with Central African Republic, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, belongs to an economic and monetary community sharing a common currency. Credit cards are not widely accepted. Euros are the easiest currency to exchange.
Travel Tips
• Libreville is one of the most expensive cities in the world
• Yellow fever certificate required