The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, is a central African nation with rainforest reserves that are habitats for gorillas. Its capital city, Brazzaville, lies across the Congo River from Kinshasa, the capital of neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Brazzaville’s highlights include traditional craft markets and the mid-20th-century Basilique Sainte-Anne, with a green-tiled roof and spire.
Day 01: Arrive Brazzaville
Arrive in Brazzaville Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to explore the city.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Brazzaville – Odzala D
After breakfast The morning is left at your own leisure. The flight to Odzala departs Brazzaville at 1pm, arriving Odzala at 3pm where there is a road transfer from the airstrip to the Ngaga Camp. The drive takes about 2½ hours through the Odzala-Kokoua National Park. You will be met on arrival by the Gorilla Research Team, with dinner to follow.
Overnight Ngaga Camp in a luxury en-suite forest chalet..
Day 03: Gorilla tracking B-L-D
After Breakfast This morning you will set off on the first of your Gorilla tracking with a local guide and tracker.
Note: for gorilla viewing guests need to produce a medical certificate to prove they have been vaccinated against Polio and Measles, and are free from Tuberculosis. A guide and skilled local tracker lead guests to 2 groups of habituated Western Lowland Gorillas. Your chances of seeing Gorilla are extremely high, but, as with many wildlife experiences, never guaranteed.
Return to the camp for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing, followed by a forest walk for bird watching and the discovery of forest life, with sundowners by the river.
Overnight Ngaga Camp in a luxury en-suite forest chalet.
Overnight tented camp.
Day 04: Gorilla tracking B-L-D
Another chance to head off into the forest on a morning Gorilla tracking with a local guide and tracker before returning to the camp for lunch. This afternoon you will have time with the Gorilla Research Team, before a forest walk and a night walk to view the nocturnal forest life.
Overnight Ngaga Camp in a luxury en-suite forest chalet.
Day 05: Mboko Camp-Lekoli River-Lango Camp B-L-D
This morning you can relax around the camp or if you wish there is the option for a 3rd gorilla tracking walk (at an additional cost) before we take a road transfer through Mbomo village and travel to the Odzala-Kokoua National Park. We will arrive at Mboko Camp for lunch and then continue our journey by kayak on the Lekoli River all the way to the Lango Camp. There will be time to relax upon arrival, or you may wish to enjoy a easy walk to start discovering the baï, followed by sundowners.
Overnight Lango Camp in an en-suite forest chalet.
Day 06: Lango Camp and the Bai B-L-D
Depart after breakfast for a guided morning walk through the baï. Return to the camp for lunch and then, join another forest and baï walk, or go bird watching from the camp deck. From the bird hide you can watch species such as African Grey Parrots and African Green Pigeons.
Overnight Lango Camp in a luxury en-suite forest chalet.
Day 07: Lngo Camp – Mboko Camp B-L-D
Start your day with a nice breakfast and a last guided morning walk through the baï. Depart afterwards for a walk along a raised, wooden walkway through the swamp and a game drive transfer to Mboko Camp. You will be looking for primates such as Guereza Colobus, Grey-cheeked Mangabey and Moustached Monkey as well as bushbuck and various species of forest-dwelling Duiker (small antelope). After lunch at the camp, relax or take a walk through the forrest. Later in the afternoon, there is a chance to take a river cruise.
Overnight Mboko Camp in a luxury en-suite river chalet.
Day 08: Mboko Camp B-L-D
After breakfast, you can decide on whether to take a guided walk through the forest, or you can simply relax and enjoy the superb savannah views. In the afternoon, choose between an adventure walk and swim in the Likeni River or a further guided forest walk. Overnight Mboko Camp in an en-suite river chalet.
Day 09: Depart Brazzaville B
After breakfast at Mboko Camp depart on the charter flight back to Brazzaville at 9am. On arrival in Brazzaville at 11am you will be met and assisted with checking in for your onward flight.
Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
Brazzaville | 01 | Radisson Blu Brazzaville |
Odzala | 03 | Ngaga Camp |
Odzala-Kokoua National Park. | 02 | Lango Camp |
Odzala-Kokoua National Park. | 02 | Mboko Camp |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 08 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per Program
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.