Congo – Brazzaville & Odzala

A rare, off-the-radar destination: elegant Brazzaville on the riverbank, then Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a sanctuary for lowland gorillas in the heart of the equatorial forest. Exceptional eco-lodges for an adventure very few travellers have experienced.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Brazzaville. Welcome, check-in by the river.
2. Day 2 — Brazzaville: Basilica of Sainte-Anne, Poto-Poto, the Corniche at sunset.
3. Day 3 — Charter flight to Odzala, transfer by 4x4 and dugout canoe to Mboko lodge.
4. Day 4 — Safari in the Mboko savannahs, kayaking on the Lekoli at dusk.
5. Day 5 — Hide watch at Lango Bai: forest elephants, sitatungas, parrots.
6. Day 6 — Transfer to Ngaga, in the heart of gorilla territory.
7. Day 7 — First gorilla tracking at dawn. Afternoon of canopy observation.
8. Day 8 — Second tracking of another gorilla family, botanical walk.
9. Day 9 — Return charter flight to Brazzaville, farewell dinner by the river.
10. Day 10 — Flight Brazzaville → Abidjan.

Highlights

• Tracking western lowland gorillas with expert trackers
• Watching forest elephants and buffalo in the bais (forest clearings)
• Kayak safari on the Lekoli and Mambili rivers
• Guided walks in the primary forest: monkeys, rare birds, orchids
• The Brazzaville Corniche and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne du Congo
• Poto-Poto craft market and the painting school of the same name
• Meeting the local communities around the park

Our 4 packages

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Brazzaville: direct flight or via Douala, ~4-6h

Climate

Equatorial: 24-32°C, possible showers, high humidity

Currency

Central African CFA franc (XAF), at par with the West African FCFA

Health

Yellow fever vaccination mandatory, antimalarials essential

Good to know

For gorilla tracking, bring long trousers, long sleeves and closed shoes: walking in dense forest can be wet and muddy.

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