Budget level:
Top-End
Country
Republic of the Congo
When to Go
All Year
Duration
7 Nights
Safari Type
Lodge
Location
Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Kids Min Age
16
Safari Rating
1 of 5 Congo Basin Discovery Packages founded on conscious travel and conservation. Each is fully inclusive, created for your convenience. This 7 night package is perfect to combine with a week in East Africa where you can experience a traditional safari before venturing to the forests of the Congo in search of lowland gorillas, forest elephants and a myriad of other hidden gems!
Itinerary in Brief
Day | Adventures… | Overnight |
| 1 | Scheduled flight to Mboko + transfer to Ngaga + gorilla tracking briefing | Ngaga Camp |
| 2 | Gorilla tracking + forest walk | Ngaga Camp |
| 3 | Gorilla tracking + forest walk + night forest walk | Ngaga Camp |
| 4 | Mbomo village morning + Mboko transfer onward to Lango via kayak + sundowners overlooking the baï | Lango Camp |
| 5 | Guided baï walks + forest walk + leisurely afternoon | Lango Camp |
| 6 | Baï Walk + Mboko transfer + river cruise | Mboko Camp |
| 7 | Forest walk + river cruise/swimming + relaxation | Mboko Camp |
| 8 | Scheduled flight to Brazzaville | Brazzaville/Home |
Details:
- CAMPS: Ngaga, Lango & Mboko
- REGION: Odzala-Kokoua National Park
- PERMITS: 2 Gorilla tracking permits
- TRAVEL DAYS: Arrive Thursdays/Mondays & depart Thursdays/Mondays
- FULLY INCLUSIVE: All activities, meals, transfers & drinks are included
(excludes international flights)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
- Airport assistance at Maya Maya Airport (Brazzaville)
- Scheduled charter flight: departs Brazzaville at 1pm, arrives Odzala at 3pm (2 hours), landing at Mboko
- Road transfer from airstrip to Ngaga Camp (3-hour drive through the Odzala-Kokoua National Park)
- Meet the gorilla research team followed by dinner
- Overnight Ngaga Camp in an en-suite forest room
Day 2:
- Gorilla tracking in the morning with a guide and tracker from our team
- Lunch at Ngaga Camp
- Afternoon relaxation followed by a forest walk for bird watching and discovery of forest life and river sundowners
- Overnight Ngaga Camp in an en-suite forest room
Day 3:
- Gorilla tracking in the morning with a guide and tracker from our team
- Lunch at Ngaga Camp
- Afternoon time with the gorilla research team, forest walk and a night walk to view nocturnal forest life
- Overnight Ngaga Camp in an en-suite forest room
Day 4:
- Relaxed morning in camp
- Road transfer through Mbomo village and the Odzala-Kokoua National Park to Mboko Camp for lunch
- Onward to Lango Camp and baï via a kayak trip on the Lekoli River
- Relaxed afternoon in camp or a discovery baï walk, followed by sundowners
- Overnight Lango Camp in an en-suite forest chalet
Day 5:
- Guided morning walk through the baï
- Lunch followed by a forest and baï walk, or bird watching from the camp deck
- Overnight Lango Camp in an en-suite forest chalet
Day 6:
- Guided morning walk through the baï and breakfast overlooking the baï
- Wooden path walk through the swamp and a game drive transfer to Mboko Camp
- Lunch and afternoon relaxation or a walk through the forest followed by a river cruise
- Overnight Mboko Camp in an en-suite river chalet
Day 7:
- Guided walk through the forest or simply take time to relax and enjoy the savannah views
- Lunch at Mboko Camp
- Afternoon river cruise on the Lekoli River, swimming in the Likeni River or guided forest walk
- Overnight Mboko Camp in an en-suite river chalet
Day 8:
- Breakfast at Mboko Camp
- Congo Conservation Company’s scheduled flight: departs Odzala at 9am, arrives Brazzaville at 11am (2 hours), landing at Maya Maya Airport
- Connect with onward flight or stay in Brazzaville and soak up the city atmosphere
When To Go
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