Congo & CAR: Wild Heart of Africa

Day

1 – 4

After a brief stopover in Brazzaville, take a charter flight into the wilds of Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park Track habituated lowland gorillas through the forest on foot, and look for forest dukier, other primates, and bird life Spend time with the knowledgeable gorilla research team stationed here.

Day

5 – 6

Drive through forest and savannah to explore Mbomo village, where you’ll meet the African Parks team for lunch and a chat about their fascinating work Kayak along the Lekoli River, arriving at Lango Bai with time for a bai walk and sundowners Join your guide for exhilarating wet and dry walks in the saline marsh ecosystem, where you may encounter forest buffalo, putty-nosed monkeys, and some of the 430 species of birds found in the area.

Day

7

Enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical rain forest and grassland savannah at Mboko  Cruise the river at sunset, watching for primates, birds, and forest elephants on the banks.

Day

8 – 9

Fly to Kabo Airstrip and cruise by riverboat up the Sangha River, crossing into the Central African Republic Watch the action at Dzanga Bai, a place where hundreds of elephants are known to congregate, and hear about the research team’s work from the observation platform.

Day

10 – 11

With your guide, join a group of Ba’Aka people for traditional net hunting in the forest Meet pangolin researchers and learn about local conservation projects Walk through lush rain forest by night and day, visit the tall trees in the Valley of the Giants, and take an optional hike between waterfalls.

Day

12 – 13

Return to Mboko by riverboat and plane for your last day in the wild, complete with sundowners on the river Fly to Brazzaville and depart.