Heart of Diversity

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Heart of Diversity

Custom Travel | 9 Days

Be one of the few to explore this remote region
Go on a gorilla trekking tour of the Congo with an expert guide, who offers insight into their behaviors
Sleep in classic safari eco-lodges, overlooking the rainforest, river, and wetlands
Watch for forest elephants, monkeys, and hornbills
Learn about conservation in this one-of-a-kind ecosystem

The Republic of the Congo is not your typical vacation destination, which, naturally, is one reason we’re excited to take our travelers there. An even better reason: this Central African country is one of the few places in the world where western lowland gorillas thrive in the jungly wild, and there is now a seriously comfortable (some roughing-it types would say “cushy”), responsible way to commune with our critically endangered, gentle relatives. We invite you to experience this isolated world of rain forest, sprawling savannah, and swampy grassland and its incredible wildlife.

Trip Overview

It was wonderful to see the gorillas! But I also enjoyed the bai [swamp habitat] walk yesterday. I liked the openness of just walking through water and the environment—it was the right time of day and the lighting was beautiful.

– CAROL M.

Day

1 – 2

After overnighting in Brazzaville, fly by charter to Odzala-Kokoua National Park, renowned for its playful forest elephants and gentle western lowland gorillas, and begin your safari experience.

Day

3 – 4

Gorilla-tracking outings on foot give you the chance to observe these lovable creatures alongside your guide, who is well versed in their habits and gestures Your base is the sustainability-minded Ngaga Camp.

Day

5 – 6

Take a guided kayak safari followed by a walk to the edge of the savannah and Lango Camp. This cozy, tree house-inspired lodging is the perfect perch for soaking in the area's active wildlife Rain-forest walks, river excursions, and game drives may reveal grey-cheeked mangabeys, hornbills, putty-nosed monkeys, and more wildlife.

Day

7 – 8

Travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle through forest and savannah, stopping at a colorful local village Your home for the next two nights, Mboko Camp, is situated along a lush river bank, and often visited by forest elephant and forest buffalo Watch for them on a sunset river safari.

Day

9

Fly to Brazzaville and depart.

Add Island Time

A little time in Mauritius, the Maldives, Madagascar, or the Seychelles is a wonderful way to cap off your safari. You can swim with tropical fish by thriving coral reefs, hike to waterfalls, kayak through mangroves, stroll white-sand beaches, or relax at sumptuous retreats.

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Dates & Prices

Dates

Custom Trips offered year-round

Pricing

2023 Custom Trip: From $14,335 per person

2024 Custom Trip: From $15,675 per person

based on two travelers, double occupancy; please call for individually tailored recommendations and pricing

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, game drives, events, visits, and entrance fees
All park and conservation fees
Most meals
Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of a professional wildlife guides/drivers and camp staff
Some gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.