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CONGO BASIN EXPLORATION – VISIT ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO AND THEN ADD SOME TIME AT SANGHA LODGE DZANHA SANGHA NATIONAL PARK – CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
The Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic, both former French colonies, are 2 of the 6 countries across which the Congo Basin expands. Second in size to the mighty Amazon, the forests of the Congo Basin contain the greatest number of mammals, primates – including the endangered western lowland gorillas – birds, amphibians, fish and swallowtail butterflies in Africa. More than 1,000 species of bird can be found here. The basin is a total of 3.7 million km2 and is home to some of the largest undisturbed stands of tropical rainforest on the planet, in addition to large wetlands.
This is an exciting new itinerary combining the wonderful Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo with Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic, using a safe flying and 4 hour motorboat access between Odzala and Sangha. Every traveller visiting the region will be putting funds directly back into wildlife research and the local communities.
Your journey starts in Brazzaville – the capital city of the Republic of Congo – where we recommend staying at least one night at the comfortable Raddison Blu. You will then fly to Odzala-Kokoua National Park by scheduled light aircraft charter flight (access is either on a Monday or a Thursday) and spend 7, 10 or 11 nights visiting the three very comfortable camps with the chance to see western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, bongos, sitatunga, amongst other forest wildlife, and superb birding.
You will then transfer by light aircraft flight and boat transfer to Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic bordering the Dzanga-Sangha National Park:
- Dzanga Baï: Lose track of time from the platform, witnessing hundreds of animals as they visit this mineral-rich clearing.
- Pangolin research: Be inspired by the research and conservation work done at Sangha Lodge to save pangolins.
- Hunt with the Ba’Aka: Understand an ancient way of life as this tribe allows you into their daily routine.
- Explore more: See trees taller than you have ever imagined in the Valley of the Giants, rare picathartes bird species, waterfall hikes.
After your Sangha experience you will fly back to Mboko Camp in Odzala for one night before flying back to Brazzaville.
Talk to someone who has travelled to both Odzala-Kokoua and Sangha Lodge – call Sue on 01985 667420 or email sue@trackssafaris.co.uk to start planning your Congo Basin Exploration!
Call +44 1386 830264 or Email sue@trackssafaris.co.uk
Our expert staff are on-hand, happy to assist with any enquiry you have.
