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Odzala Discovery 8 Days - From US$14,535

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This intrepid safari travels to the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, where you will experience the unique and varied eco-systems of the Congo Basin.  You will be exploring this extraordinary location with walks and boating activities as well as having the opportunity to track rare and endangered Western Lowland Gorillas in their natural habitat, which is a truly thrilling and magical experience.  

Starting in Brazzaville, you will fly to the Odzala-Kokoua National Park.  Within the Congo Basin, your first three nights will be spent on the western boundary of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, surrounded by towering trees of an equatorial African rainforest, from here you will set off on foot in search of Western Lowland Gorillas.  After three nights, travel to the Lango Baï, an area of a wide, marshy clearing, this location is a birders and wildlife paradise. Explore the waterways on foot or by kayaks, learning about the delicate ecosystem and fascinating flora and fauna as you explore on foot. Continue onwards to wide-open grasslands, gentle rivers, and towering forests, of a different area of Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Here you can explore some of the Congo Basin’s most beautiful habitat, with walks and water activities.

Summary:

• 3 nights at Ngaga Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Located in the Ndzehi Forest on the western boundary of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Ngaga Lodge is surrounded by towering trees of an equatorial African rainforest.  This unique lodge is used as a base to explore the surrounding rainforest and to observe the gorillas and other wildlife that live in this pristine wilderness area.

• 2 nights at Lango Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Lango Lodge sits on the edge of Lango Baï in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo. This lodge offers an awe inspiring location with the views of the baï, a wide, marshy clearing that acts as a magnet for huge flocks of Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as herds of Forest Buffalo and Forest Elephants.  The breath taking surroundings make this lodge something really special.

• 2 nights at Mboko Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Mboko Lodge is located in the southern half of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, and is nestled on the edge of a forest, overlooking the grassy plains of the savannah.  With the gentle river also close by, Mboko lodge provides untamed wildlife viewing within this remote and exceptional location.

Tour starts & ends on a Monday or Thursday.

For more information on this safari tour or to discuss your travel requirements, Contact one of our team who will be happy to advise you further.

   
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Itinerary

DAY ONE – BRAZZAVILLE – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK
Approximate flight time 2 hours

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 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 2 Gorilla Tracking Permits, guided activities and all meals & drinks included.

Overnight at Ngaga Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY TWO & THREE  – NDZEHI CONCESSION, ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK

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.

Overnight at Ngaga Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY FOUR – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK
Approximate road transfer time 2 hours.

Enjoy breakfast and one last venture into Ngaga’s pristine rainforest before embarking on a transfer through the park to Mboko Lodge.

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.

Overnight at Lango Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY FIVE  – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK

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.

Overnight at Lango Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY SIX – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK

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.

Overnight at Mboko Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY SEVEN – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK

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 Odzala- Kokoua 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.

Overnight at Mboko Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY EIGHT – ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK – BRAZZAVILLE
Approximate flight time 2 hours

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.

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Prices & Booking Information:

From USD$14,535 per person
Based on 2 adults sharing 1 Room

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Based on a minimum of 2 adults traveling together

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  • Subject to change & availability of services at time of booking
  • From price based on travel in 2024.
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Inclusive of:

• Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
• All inter-camp transfers (Starting/Ending in Brazzaville)
• All meals, Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne
• Shared game activities as available including walking safaris, kayaking, boating
• 2 Gorilla Permits at Ngaga Lodge
• Conservation, medevac and park fees
• Letter of invitation for the Republic of the Congo

Exclusive of:

• International flights to Brazzaville
• Accommodation in Brazzaville – please contact us to book for your arrival/departure
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Personal travel insurance
• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Visa fees

* All activities are shared – for private vehicle & private Guide please contact us

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