
Venture into the heart of the mighty Congo Forest on this incredible Wild Eye expedition. The Congo Basin is at the core of Africa and one of the most significant natural resources on our planet. It holds a significant population of Western Lowland Gorilla and Forest Elephant as well as a plethora of other species. The exciting & unique adventure will allow you to discover the heart of Africa.
This adventure takes place in the the north-west region of the Republic of the Congo inside the pristine Odzala-Kokoua National Park. This is a lowland rainforest characterised by a network of baïs, rivers, marshes, and swamps. This vast and truly wild region, with its wide range of landscapes and habitat, is home to an incredible diversity of life. Forest elephant, leopard, bongo, forest buffalo, giant forest hog and hippo live alongside the greatest density of western lowland gorilla in Africa.
A primary feature is the occurrence of “bais” or saline’s. These are swampy, grassy clearings in the otherwise dense forest that forest wildlife visit on a regular basis to drink, feed on sedges and grasses, and obtain minerals and salts. This vast, wild region, with its wide range of landscapes is home to an incredible diversity of life. It holds globally significant populations of Western Lowland Gorilla and Forest Elephant as well as a plethora of other species. This is your opportunity to discover the heart of Africa like never before.
At a glance
Duration:
11 Nights / 12 Days
Tour Capacity:
Maximum 4 Guests
Cost:
From $19 285 per single guest
Payment:
Minimum 50% deposit to secure
Tour Focus:
Wildlife, Adventure, Kayaking, Gorilla Trekking, Forest Walks
Countries Visited
The Republic of The Congo (NOT DRC)
Includes
- All drinks & meals
- Official Letter of Invitation
- 1 Night Radisson Blu Hotel in Brazzaville
- 4 Nights Ngaga Camp
- 4 Gorilla Treks (Western Lowland Gorilla)
- 3 Nights Lango Camp at Lango Bai
- 3 Nights Mboko Camp
- All activities
- Additional weight on internal flights ex Brazzaville
Excludes
- Dinner & drinks at Radisson Blu on the night of arrival
- Any international flights arriving at & departing from the start and end location of this tour
- Personal Items
- VISA costs
- Gratuities
Available dates
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Your Itinerary
The Odzala Expedition Overview
Ready to pack your bags for an adventure in the Congo Basin as we kayak down rivers, explore ancient elephant boulevards linking bai's and track down Western Lowland Gorillas in Odzala?
Day 1 Arrival in Brazzaville | Day 2 Fly to Odzala, overnight Ngaga Camp | Day 3 Morning Gorilla Trek and afternoon Forest Walk | Day 4 Morning Gorilla Trek and afternoon Forest Walk | Day 5 Optional 3rd Gorilla Trek before departing to Lango Camp (afternoon Kayak) | Day 6 Full day exploring Lango Bai | Day 7 Morning Bai Exploration before transferring to Mboko Camp, Afternoon Boat Cruise | Day 8 Morning and afternoon boat cruises and explorations | Day 9 Morning departure to Brazzaville