Congo Brazzaville

A unique, Pristine and amazing place on this planet. Established in 1993, north of Congo. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It occupies an area of 3,921.61 km2 (1,514.14 sq mi) and it is managed jointly by the WCS Congo and the Ministry of Forestry. You can get to the park by road or air, there are nearby airstrips like Makao-Lingango and Kabo . Book with your domestic charter flight providers. When to Visit You can visit this park all year through however it is advisable to visit in the dry season for easy view and access to the forest. Getting to the forest is a five mile flat hike plus a half an hour walk through thigh deep flooded forest. Remember to carry your water boots HABITATS A home to beautiful species, over 10 primates like western lowland gorillas ,the chimps, mammal elephants, buffaloes, sitatunga antelopes, Congo clawless and spotted necked otters, black and white colobus monkeys. Interesting Adventures in the Park Please come be a part of this once in a life time experience. Research activities are extensively being done and very beautiful projects have been set up just for your beautiful and memorable experience. MBELI BAI CAMP Enjoy the canoe trip on Ndoki river to get to this site located in the south west of the National park .This is the longest running field site and it is a natural swampy forest .Owing to the fact that the western lowland gorillas are shy, having a glimpse at them can be a bit difficult. However, the researchers have put in place an eight meter high platform that provides you with a bird’s eye view of the gorillas. MONDIKA GORILLA PROJECT This is one of the sites with a fully habituated western lowland project. So far two groups have been habituated; The Silver back Kingo was the first to be habituated in the early 2000’s. The silver back Buka was habituated between 2008-2010 The third group is under way . The habituation allows you smell, listen to the breathing size of the gorillas and their gaze is so impressive. The Mondika is also a home to other animals like the chimpanzees ,elephants and other primates. THE GOUALOUGO APE PROJECT This lies between Ndoki and goualougo rivers on the southern boundary of the park blessed with extensice swamps. The chimpanzees here a very friendly ,and do not fear human interaction, they actually descend to the lower branches of the tressa to gain a better view of the visitors. The experience is thrilling having the chimps in your presence. ELEPHANT LISTENING ACTIVITIES These were started around 2016, since elephants communicate in low tones frequencies have been set up to monitor and capture their sounds and the moment is breath taking. Come spend a night and experience listening to the elephant traffic sounds under a full moon. ACCOMODATION The facilities are basic, so if you are in need of a comfortable and air conditioned trip, this isn’t for you. However, if you are an adventure lover come lure yourself to sleep with the sound of the rivers and wake up to the sound of the birds. These include the Mondika Camp,Ndoki and Mbeli Camp.

Established in 1935 during the French colonial rule in Congo, Odzala is one of the oldest national parks in Africa. It is located in the rain forests of Congo near the Gabon border. The park covers an area of about 13,500 kilometers squared of panoramic landscape of the world’s second largest rainforest found in Mbomo Cuvette-ouestregion. Odzala national park has got the highest number of prates and chimpanzees in central Africa. Adding to over 100 mammal species including western lowland Gorillas, 450 species of birds, Odzala is known for the large herds of forest elephants. All these animals, birds, reptiles and insects breathe life in the park’s diverse biodiversity. Apart from rainforests, there are swamps, rivers, salts, steep escarpment, minerals, sedges, Savannah grasslands. The best time to visit Odzala national park is during the dry season. During this period it is easier to see the animals since the vegetation is not thicker. Odzala experiences two dry seasons in its two different areas. In the southern part, the dry season is from April to October. The northern part experiences low rainfalls from December to February. Activities to enjoy in the Park Gorilla trekking With no doubt gorilla trekking is the main activity in this park. This adventure is rewarding and grants an opportunity to meet these rarely seen animals in their natural habitats. Once in the jungle you can as well see other primates like crowned monkey, mustached monkey, chimpanzees, Allen’s swamp monkey, guereza colobus putty nosed monkey, agile Mangebay, red tailed monkey and de Brazza monkey. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years of age. Wildlife viewing Odzala national park plays host to thousands of elusive forest elephants you can see at mineral licks. Its Vegetation favors many other animals apart from gorillas. A game drive is enough to expose you to animals like the red River hog, duikers, and hippos at the Lekoli River, water chevrotain, forest buffalos, bushbucks, Sitatunga, and bongo. For best views don’t hesitate to do the drive along the river banks, mineral and salt licks. Bird watching For those who love birds, make sure not to ignore birding on your bucket list for Odzala. This protected area houses over 400 species of birds including the endemic species. Common birds you can see here are black guinea fowl, forest swallow, African grey parrots to name but a few. Cultural experience If you want culture, the nearby village of Ombo is for you. Tourists go there to interact with the local people and as well be introduced to different things like local food, their attires and various activities they carry out in their communities. Boat cruises Another interesting activity in Odzala is the boat cruise at the Lekoli River. It rewards tourists with unending views of primates, towering mountain ranges, birds and other aquatic species.