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Immerse yourself in the heart of the Congo Basin rainforest – a biological hotspot of global importance and the world’s second biggest rainforest, surpassed only by the Amazon. Within these dense rainforests, lowland gorillas peacefully reside while the forest bais open up sightings of forest elephants, forest adapted hyenas, bongos, and diverse birdlife. The Congo isn’t a well trodden safari destination with a well established tourist infrastructure. Long and uncomfortable journeys by planes, 4x4s and pirogues make this an experience not easily forgotten, but one that rewards the adventurous traveller.

The Congo Safari Experience

  • Immerse yourself in one of the oldest parks in Africa, Odzala-Kokoua, located in the heart of the world’s second biggest rainforests, the Congo Basin.
  • Track western lowland gorillas through the dense rainforest.
  • Meet pioneering gorilla researcher Dr Magda Berejemo and her team to learn about primate conservation.
  • Explore the Lekoli River by kayak or boat, looking out for mammals, primates and birds.
  • Walk through the forest and wade through streams and explore the rich mosaic of bais, rivers, marshes and swamps on foot.
  • Swim in the natural pools of Ngaga Stream.

Why Natural World Safaris for your Congo safari?

We originally started back in 2005 as World Primate Safaris. Our CEO and Founder Will Bolsover spent many years in the jungles of Central and East Africa, working in the gorilla parks. As well as our long history working in the region, we were invited to be one of only four official founding tourism partners worldwide for African Parks. In 2010, African Parks entered into a 25-year-long agreement with the Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Forest Economy, Sustainable Development and Environment to protect Odzala-Kokoua National Park which is the primary destination for tourism in the region.

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The Congo Safari Experience

How much does the Congo cost?

Typically, expect to budget around $19,000 per person for a 9-day safari in the Congo. This will generally include charter flights to and from Brazzaville, two gorilla trekking permits and three camps in different locations.

Where to Stay in the Congo?

There are four main camps that we use in the Congo. In Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Lango Camp offers incredible views of the Lango Bai which attracts flocks of Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as Forest Buffalo and Forest Elephants. Another of our favourites is Naga Camp in the Ndzehi Concession, sitting amongst towering trees and open Marantaceae forest, is the home of the Western Lowland Gorilla research team. Read more about where to stay in the Congo.

When to Go to the Congo?

The Republic of Congo has an equatorial climate with high humidity levels year round. To track gorillas in Odzala National Park it is best to travel during the drier periods, between June and September, or December to February. Read more about when to go.

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