A day at Maty is an easy day trip out of Brazzaville. The road is decent, except for the last 6 km where you are driving through fairly deep sand. 4WD with high clearance is a must and I do not recommend going during the rainy season.
Maty is a small, friendly village nestled in a valley surrounded by tropical forest and fields. It is clean and well organized. Its main attraction is an easy access to the Maty river.
A while ago, the rich of Brazzaville, both local and expat, bought plots of land along the river and now they are renting those to the public. You can come with friends, you can come by yourself, or you can arrange a trip with a tour company, in which case they will bring a cook and serve you elaborate lunch at the river. You could even camp here overnight.
The river has a strong current, so one can’t really swim in it but it is great for a dip. We brought games, blankets and books to read. It was a very pleasant and relaxing day.
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