Gorilla Tracking in Odzala-Kokoua

Republic of the Congo (ROC)

Gorilla Tracking in Odzala-Kokoua

9 nights

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Year round

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Departures Saturdays or Tuesdays

Min 16 years-old

Embark on an extraordinary week-long journey through the Republic of the Congo. Discover the diverse ecosystems of the Congo Basin while staying at all three Kamba lodges in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park area. This adventure includes two thrilling gorilla treks at Ngaga Lodge, offering an unparalleled wildlife experience.

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Western Lowland Gorillas

Mountain Gorillas

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered: Population has declined by more than 60% over the last 20-25 years due to poaching and disease.

Endangered: Population has increased in numbers over recent years due to conservation efforts.

Distribution

Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic

Rwanda, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Habitat

Tropical lowland forest areas; prefer a more heavily forested, flatter habitat.

Rocky slopes of dormant volcanoes and in cloud forests. Can only survive in high altitudes.

Estimated Numbers

Between 150,000 - 350,000 in the wild. Over 25,000 in the greater Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

Around 1,000 in the wild, Over 500 in Volcanoes National Park.

Physical Traits

Upright standing height: up to 1.6 meters
Weight: up to 140 kg.
Shorter, softer fur.

Upright standing height: up to 1.7 meters
Weight: up to 180 kg.
Thicker, shaggier fur.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Size

± 13,600 sq.km. (5,250 sq. mi.)

± 160 sq.km. (62 sq. mi.)

± 320 sq.km. (123 sq. mi.)

# of Annual Guests

2,920

29,200

>36,000

# of Gorillas

± 25,000

± 480

± 400

Gorilla Tracking Permits

Only 12 permits issued per day.

96 permits issued per day. Permit availability is not guaranteed. Advised to book at least a year in advance.

80 permits issued per day. Permit availability is not guaranteed. Advised to book at least a year in advance.

Group Size

Max 4 guests per group, 3 groups per day.

Max 8 guests per group, 12 groups per day.

Max 8 guests per group, 10 groups per day.

DAY 1 - BRAZZAVILLE

Arrive at Brazzaville airport (BZV). Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation for 2 nights in Brazzaville

Meal included today: None

DAY 2 - BRAZZAVILLE

Enjoy a half day shared experience of Brazzaville. First stop is lunch at the famous riverside Mami Wata restaurant (including a glass of house wine or two local beverages) After lunch your guide will show you key attractions including Poto-Poto Textile Market and Painting School, Marché Plateau Ville, St. Anne’s Basilica, and Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza Memorial. End with a drink overlooking the mighty Congo rapids, followed by a sunset drive along La Corniche and the Independence Bridge.

Afterwards, enjoy a private Sapeurs Of Brazzaville experience. Experience the unique Sapeurs of Brazzaville, a subculture of “dandies” whose colorful outfits are considered part of Congolese cultural heritage. Members originate from all walks of life and levels of society, from lawyers to street sweepers, and observe rules of elegance and style in their daily lives, and particularly when they parade, dance, and walk the town in their elaborate costumes. To experience the Sapeurs is to understand how fashion conveys deeper messages about society, history, and culture. Advance booking is required as all Sapeurs have fulltime employment.

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3 - BRAZZAVILLE | NGAGA LODGE

Private flight from Brazzaville to Mboko airstrip in Odzala-Kokoua National Park (departs 1pm, Mondays & Thursdays, approx. 2-hour flight).

On arrival at the airstrip in Odzala-Kokoua you are welcomed by the Kamba team and the adventure begins with a safari drive (2-3 hours) through the park's savanna and rainforest to your home for the next 3 nights, Ngaga Lodge. This evening you'll join your guide around the fire for a conservation and gorilla track briefing to prepare you to set off on foot early in the morning in search of Western Lowland Gorillas.

Spend 3 nights at Ngaga Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included. 2 Gorilla Tracking Permits included

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAYS 4-5 - NGAGA LODGE

In the Ndzehi Concession, adjoining Odzala-Kokoua, Ngaga Lodge is a focal point for world-class primate research, as well as unforgettable primate encounters. Ngaga is home to the Western Lowland Gorilla research team who has spent the past few decades in the forest navigating its trails and understanding its rhythms. You are invited to share in their knowledge and experience this intact rainforest thriving with life. During your time at Ngaga, track Western lowland gorillas in the closed-canopy forests around the lodge (2 gorilla tracks included). Get to know the forest and all its inhabitants by way of guided forest walks, night walks, village visits (on request), and enjoy spectacular sundowners.

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 - NGAGA LODGE | LANGO LODGE

Enjoy breakfast and one last venture into Ngaga's pristine rainforest before embarking on a road transfer through the park to Mboko Lodge (approx. 2-hour drive). After lunch, set off on kayaks down the Lekoli River on a gentle safari where you may encounter monkeys, elephants, forest buffalo, and a colorful array of birds along the river edge as you drift past and make your way to Lango Bai. Finish the journey on foot and arrive in time for a refreshing sundowner and revel in your surroundings. Lango Lodge, situated on the edge of Lango Baï, offers one of the most arresting views of any camp in Africa, wraparound walkways and elevated chalets maximize the views.

Spend 2 nights at Lango Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included.

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7 - LANGO LODGE

Time at Lango Lodge is about getting up close with nature, walking in the footsteps of elephants on well-worn trails through streams, baïs, and forests. Get in touch with this pristine landscape by getting wet and muddy on foot, or seek drier adventures in the forests that surround the bai. Watch flocks of green pigeons coming to roost, forest buffalo grazing, and if you are lucky encounter an elusive bongo or shy forest elephant and you may hear chimps call in the distance as you wade through the water in the baï and waterways in Lango's mystical forests. Today you will explore the baï, Lekoli River, and surrounding areas with guided walks through the various biomes as you set forth in the footsteps of great explorers and unearth the history and heritage of the area. Your guide will share details about the delicate ecosystem and fascinating flora and fauna as you explore on foot.

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 - LANGO LODGE | MBOKO LODGE

Set forth as the dawn breaks on an early morning walking safari followed by breakfast before you depart Lango. Follow a raised wooden walkway through the wetlands and hop on the vehicle for a game drive transfer to Mboko Lodge, situated where the forest meets the savanna. After lunch, enjoy a forest walk or a relaxing afternoon in camp on the river deck, followed by a late afternoon river cruise. Mboko is set along the Likeni River which leads into a network of waterways with surrounding savannas; cruise the winding waterways with a new view around every bend in the river.

Spend 2 nights at Mboko Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included.

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 - MBOKO LODGE

Mboko Lodge is the home of adventure. A combination of wide-open grasslands, gentle rivers, and towering forests provides a place of peace & adventure in equal measure. Alongside your guide, explore riverbanks and forests looking for colorful birdlife, forest elephants and buffalo, spotted hyenas, charismatic monkeys, and the shy bongo antelope and hippos found in this part of OdzalaKokoua National Park. At Mboko Lodge, activities are a combination of walking, boating, and kayaking through some of the Congo Basin’s most beautiful habitats. Take a dip or cool your feet in the quiet, crystal streams found at Mboko. Relax on the river deck which offers a unique vantage point to look for birds, you may also see monkeys or flutters of butterflies while you enjoy the tranquillity of the river babbling past.

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 - MBOKO LODGE | BRAZZAVILLE | DEPART

Depart after breakfast on a game drive through the savanna to Mboko airstrip. Kamba's private plane will be waiting to fly you back to Brazzaville to connect with your international flight.

Meal included today: Breakfast

Accommodations

Superior

Radisson Blu Brazzaville

Premium

Ngaga Lodge

Premium

Lango Lodge

Premium

Mboko Lodge

Highlights

Includes

2 nights in Brazzaville
3 nights in Ngaga Lodge
2 nights in Lango Lodge
2 nights in Mboko Lodge
Shared guided transfers
Shared guided explorations (private Sapeurs Of Brazzaville experience)
2 Gorilla tracking permits
All the entrance fees
Daily full breakfast in Brazzaville
Full board in Odzala-Kokoua National Park area

Republic of the Congo (ROC)

Gorilla Tracking in Odzala-Kokoua

9 nights

|

Year round

|

Departures Saturdays or Tuesdays

Min 16 years-old

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Western Lowland Gorillas

Mountain Gorillas

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered: Population has declined by more than 60% over the last 20-25 years due to poaching and disease.

Endangered: Population has increased in numbers over recent years due to conservation efforts.

Distribution

Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic

Rwanda, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Habitat

Tropical lowland forest areas; prefer a more heavily forested, flatter habitat.

Rocky slopes of dormant volcanoes and in cloud forests. Can only survive in high altitudes.

Estimated Numbers

Between 150,000 - 350,000 in the wild. Over 25,000 in the greater Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

Around 1,000 in the wild, Over 500 in Volcanoes National Park.

Physical Traits

Upright standing height: up to 1.6 meters Weight: up to 140 kg. Shorter, softer fur.

Upright standing height: up to 1.7 meters Weight: up to 180 kg. Thicker, shaggier fur.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Size

± 13,600 sq.km. (5,250 sq. mi.)

± 160 sq.km. (62 sq. mi.)

± 320 sq.km. (123 sq. mi.)

# of Annual Guests

2,920

29,200

>36,000

# of Gorillas

± 25,000

± 480

± 400

Gorilla Tracking Permits

Only 12 permits issued per day.

96 permits issued per day. Permit availability is not guaranteed. Advised to book at least a year in advance.

80 permits issued per day. Permit availability is not guaranteed. Advised to book at least a year in advance.

Group Size

Max 4 guests per group, 3 groups per day.

Max 8 guests per group, 12 groups per day.

Max 8 guests per group, 10 groups per day.

Arrive at Brazzaville airport (BZV). Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation for 2 nights in Brazzaville

Meal included today: None

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend 3 nights at Ngaga Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included. 2 Gorilla Tracking Permits included

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend 2 nights at Lango Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included.

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend 2 nights at Mboko Lodge with guided activities and all meals & drinks included.

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meals included daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart after breakfast on a game drive through the savanna to Mboko airstrip. Kamba's private plane will be waiting to fly you back to Brazzaville to connect with your international flight.

Meal included today: Breakfast

Accommodations

Superior

Radisson Blu Brazzaville

Premium

Ngaga Lodge

Premium

Lango Lodge

Premium

Mboko Lodge

Highlights

Includes

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Upright standing height: up to 1.6 meters
Weight: up to 140 kg.
Shorter, softer fur.

Upright standing height: up to 1.7 meters
Weight: up to 180 kg.
Thicker, shaggier fur.

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and other exciting updates, kindly express your interest by registering with us.

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