Gorilla Tracking in Republic of Congo

Did you know that the area we go to for gorilla trekking sees less than 300 people per year, versus the 70,000 people who visit popular tourist spots, Uganda and Rwanda, to see gorillas? Our 9-night Journey will immerse you in pristine wilderness as we take you to all three luxury Kamba lodges in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park area, introducing you to the various ecosystems of the Congo Basin. This is an area that our very own co-founder, Daniella, lived and worked for several years. Three gorilla tracks at Ngaga Lodge are included in this package. Note: No two experiences are the same: We customize each trip and activity according to guests’ interests, fitness levels and imaginations, as well as outside factors like weather and wildlife behavior. Thus, the list of activities here is a flexible suggested outline, not a strict itinerary.

• LODGES/ACCOMS Radisson Hotel (2) Ngaga (3 nights) Lango (2) Mboko (2)
• REGION Odzala-Kokoua National Park
• PERMITS 2 Gorilla tracking permits
• INCLUDING All activities, internal transfers, meals & drinks

Day 01: Meet in Brazzaville at the Radisson Hotel. Sundowners overlooking the Congo river rapids. 

Day 02: Private flight from Brazzaville to Mboko airstrip in Odzala-Kokoua National Park (departs 1pm, approx. 2-hour flight). Road transfer to Ngaga Lodge (2-3 hour safari through savanna and rainforest). Gorrilla briefing followed by dinner. Overnight at Ngaga Lodge.

Days 03 - 04: Gorilla Tracking, forest walks, night walks, sundowners, village visits (on request). Lunch at Ngaga Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngaga Lodge.

Day 05: Onward to Lango Lodge! Drive to Mboko Lodge through Mbomo village and Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Lunch and/or snacks at Mboko. Continue by kayak to Lango in time for sundowners overlooking the bai. Dinner and overnight at Lango Lodge.

Day 06: Birdwatching, guided forest walks, bai walks, sundowners. Dinner and overnight at Lango Lodge.

Day 07: Onwards to Mboko Lodge! Savanna drive followed by brief nature walk to arrive at Mboko Lodge. Possible afternoon forest walk, river cruise or swimming. Dinner and overnight at Mboko Lodge.

Day 08: Forest walks, river cruises, swimming and general relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Mboko Lodge.

Day 09: Private flight from Mboko to Brazzaville (departs 9am, approx. two hours). Stay in Brazzaville for a cultural experience. Brazzaville is the second safest city in Africa with great markets and spectacular views of the Congo river rapids.

Day 10: Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel. Departure flights.

Sightings highlights:

• Western Lowland Gorillas up in large trees
• Forest elephants by water
• African Grey Parrots in flocks of hundreds
• Forest Buffalo
• Over 450 other bird species
• 17 other primate species