The safari of choice for primate enthusiasts, this epic journey will give you the chance to track both mountain gorillas and western lowland gorillas on six separate trekking excursions (with the possibility of a seventh trek added in for good measure).
Explore the remote Odzala-Kokoua National Park in search of lowland gorillas & other wildlife and spend time with knowledgeable primatologists to learn about these incredible creatures.
Trek through the Marantaceae forests of the remote Odzala-Kokoua National Park, tracking the endangered western lowland gorillas that call this region home.
Known for its breadth of biodiversity and natural richness, which includes the largest area of primary rainforest in Africa, a Congo safari may be off the trodden path somewhat, but this often results in a friendly welcome and some heart-warming interactions with the local people, who are genuinely unaccustomed to, and fascinated by, foreign visitors.
Enjoy boat trips and kayaking safaris on the Lekoli River looking out for mammals, primates and birds.
Learn about primate conservation with world renowned researchers who are often in camp.
Explore the savannah in search of the native wildlife.
Cool off in the natural waters of the Ngaga Stream.
Go on night safaris in search of nocturnal species such as golden cats, spotted hyenas and leopards.
Make your way through the world’s second largest tropical rainforest, home to Africa’s densest population of western lowland gorillas.
Odzala National ParkWalk through the forests and look out for forest elephant or forest buffalo.
An intrepid destination for hardy travellers, the Republic of Congo gives you the chance to experience some of the most beautiful spots in Africa, and see some incredible wildlife.
Walk through the dense jungles, swim in natural pools, take boat trips down the river and track the gorillas.
A journey to the Congo isn't just about the wildlife, but the amazing areas which they call home. There are also some wonderfully, rich cultural experiences to be had; explore markets, venture through the cities, and much more.
Track lowland gorillas, enjoy walking safaris to see forest elephants and even night drives to see species such as leopard.
Our Destination Specialist, David was great. He was knowledgeable, helpful, affable, and prompt to respond. He is a pleasure to work with. The Odzala camps were terrific, and the food was the best we’ve had on any of our travels – in terms of quality, preparation, presentation, and the variety of the menu. We were blown away! The guiding was also superb. The entire experience was extremely well conceived and greatly exceeded our expectations. And, of course, your app is absolutely fantastic. Great client service, great guidance throughout the planning and travel stages, and great trip construction.
The trip was wonderful and ran smoothly. Everyone did a great job. NWS are very different and offer some exotic locales.
But I have a fantastic time and feel like I’ve fallen in love with Africa all over again. Also I wanted to thank you for all the help you gave me prior to the trip, given I could obtain airfares from here and that the visas were a bit of a nightmare from here too.
The trip was wonderful, everything was pretty much satisfactory.
You did a great job. We'd love to travel with you again!
Each visitor should approach their Congo gorilla safari knowing what to expect. Long and uncomfortable journeys by planes, 4x4s and pirogues make this an experience not easily forgotten. It is, however, worth some of the extra challenge it may pose for the diversity of wildlife that you are likely to come across. Congo is an ever-stabilising area of the world that is likely to become more and more accessible and popular to tourists seeking true African authenticity, so the time to visit is now. Please note that our itineraries feature the Republic of Congo, which should not be confused with Democratic Republic of Congo.
A stunning area to go on safari - but perhaps not one for the first time African traveller, the Republic of Congo offers some amazing wildlife viewing. Access to track the only habituated lowland gorillas, wild chimpanzees, forest bais full of elephants and a variety of other endemic forest fauna and flora makes this a must-see destination for the exploratory traveller.
Culturally, the Congolese have rich traditions that remain important in their modern day world and a real sense of character and charm owing to their French colonial heritage. French is also the national language, but there is a strong sense of African identity that coexists alongside this, no more evident than in the capital city of Brazzaville, where the hustle and bustle of market life prevails, children play in the streets and the balmy nights provide an atmospheric African setting. The city is set along the banks of a riverfront where traders busily go about their business and canoes float past lazily.
Only a privileged few have had the honour of visiting areas such as Mbeli Bai, where safaris are run on fixed departure dates with specialist leaders and local guides.
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As a leading specialist operator we have excellent partnerships with naturalists and conservationists. We know our wildlife and do what we can to preserve its natural habitat.
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At Natural World Safaris we frequently monitor the social, economic and environmental impact of our travel operations to ensure we are at the forefront of a sustainable and ethical tourism industry.
Talk to one of our specialists for further details on travelling to the Republic of Congo.