Central Africa Republic & Congo Basin

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Day 1

    

Bangui

Day notes

Upon your arrival into the Bangui International Airport, you’ll be provided with VIP assistance with visas and immigration, before being escorted with your luggage to your private vehicle(s) for the transfer by road to the Hotel Ledger Plaza for your overnight arrangements on a room and breakfast basis. (NOTE: As in all airports in the World, at times of heightened security, including visits by Heads of State etc., our Fast Track intentions may be adapted to suit the situation of the day).

Transfer from Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF] to Ledger Plaza Bangui

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF]

Drop off

Ledger Plaza Bangui

Check-in to Ledger Plaza Bangui

Day 2

    

Dzanga Sangha Reserve

Day notes

After breakfast at the Hotel Ledger Plaza, you will head to the Bangui International Airport to connect with your private charter flight to the Bayanga Airstrip. On landing at the Bayanga Airstrip, you will be transferred to the Sangha Lodge, where you will check in, enjoy lunch and depart in the afternoon for a guided walk through the village before heading to the project office where you will learn about the conservation efforts of the project researches here. After which you return to the Sangha Lodge for your overnight arrangements on a full board basis.

Check-out from Ledger Plaza Bangui

Transfer from Ledger Plaza Bangui to Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF]

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Ledger Plaza Bangui

Drop off

Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF]

Private Charter Flight from Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF] to Bayanga Airport

Details  
Mode

Private Charter Flight

Flight No.

Private Charter

Departure

Bangui M'Poko International Airport [BGF]

Arrival

Bayanga Airport

Transfer from Bayanga Airport to Sangha Lodge

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Bayanga Airport

Drop off

Sangha Lodge

Check-in to Sangha Lodge

Day 3

    

Dzanga Sangha Reserve

Day notes

Today you visit Dzangha Bai: Here you make your way to the Dzangha Bai. A Bai is a natural forest clearing where a variety of forest animals come in to feed on the mineral-rich soil. You observe the wildlife from a tree line hide.

Here you can expect to see forest elephants (an average of 40 – 120 turn up throughout the day in the Bai!), bongos (the largest and heaviest of the antelopes), sitatunga (swamp dwelling antelopes), red river hogs and myriad bird species.

This is a true wildlife experience, giving you a chance to see some truly rare creatures in the midst of the second largest rainforest in the world. Your overnight arrangements will be at the Sangha Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 4

    

Dzanga Sangha Reserve

Day notes

After breakfast you head to Bai Hokou: You make your way to Bai Hokou Research Camp, from where you will be tracking the only habituated lowland gorillas. Rangers will locate their sleeping points from the evening before, where you then head out off in search of them.

This is currently the largest number of lowland habituated gorillas, making this a real privilege as very few people have had the opportunity the track these lowland gorillas. Your overnight arrangements will be at the Sangha Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 5

    

Dzanga Sangha Reserve

Day notes

You enjoy activities with the Ba’Aka today. A chance to mingle with the local pygmy tribe and to take part in some traditional net hunting within the forest. This is a very unique experience as you are taught the intricacies of living in the forest, with the opportunity to learn about the medicinal plants that they gather and what they’re used for.

Your overnight arrangements will be at the Sangha Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6

    

Dzanga Sangha Reserve

Day notes

Today is scheduled as a free day for you to spend as you wish. Many like to enjoy a second gorilla trek or another visit to the Dzanga Bai for photographs. Both can be paid in advance or locally. Overnight, you’ll be staying at the Sangha Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 7

    

Republic of the Congo

Day notes

After breakfast you set off back south, heading to Bomassa on the second leg of your journey. You depart by boat from Bayanga, rolling downstream through Lidjomobo to Bomassa. On arrival into Bomassa you will be met and enjoy a short drive to another river, where you head on the second part of this journey by boat to the Mbeli Camp. You arrive into the camp late, in time to settle in, relax and enjoy dinner.

Your overnight arrangements will be at the Mbeli Camp on a full board basis.

Check-out from Sangha Lodge

Cruise from Sangha Lodge to Mbeli Research Camp

Details  
Mode

Cruise

Embark

Sangha Lodge

Disembark

Mbeli Research Camp

Check-in to Mbeli Research Camp

Day 8 - 9

    

Republic of the Congo

Day notes

The next two days are spent in the Mbeli Bai. Here you have an opportunity to experience the Nouabale Ndoki National Park, a true untouched wilderness. Walking from the Mbeli Camp to Mbeli Bai, which is approximately 40 minutes. You observe the various wildlife from the hide located in the tree line. Mbeli Bai is several hundred meters in length, covering an area of approximately 12 hectares. For this reason, the animals vary in their proximity to you, so binoculars, spotting scopes and telephoto lenses for cameras are suggested.

You also have the chance, if you wish, to talk to the primate scientists of the bai, who can explain the research they are conducting. Overnight, will be spent in the Mbeli Camp on a full board basis.

Day 10

    

Mondika Camp

Day notes

An early departure from the Mbeli Camp, heading early to Mondika. On arrival to Mondika, you trek through the rainforest, arriving late in the afternoon. Overnight, you’ll be staying at the Mondika Camp on a full board basis.

Check-out from Mbeli Research Camp

Hike from Mbeli Research Camp to Mondika Camp

Details  
Mode

Hike

Start Location

Mbeli Research Camp

End Location

Mondika Camp

Check-in to Mondika Camp

Day 11

    

Mondika Camp

Day notes

Today is a full day of gorilla trekking at Mondika. Overnight, you’ll be staying at the Mondika Camp on a full board basis.

Day 12

    

Republic of the Congo

Day notes

You depart from Mondika today, after breakfast. You will head to Bomassa, where you then board a boat and head along the waterways to Ouessou, where you will be staying overnight at the Hotel Mindongo on a full board basis.

Check-out from Mondika Camp

Transfer from Mondika Camp to Bomassa Conservation Village

Details  
Mode

Transfer

Pick up

Mondika Camp

Drop off

Bomassa Conservation Village

Cruise from Bomassa Conservation Village to Hotel Mindongo

Details  
Mode

Cruise

Embark

Bomassa Conservation Village

Disembark

Hotel Mindongo

Check-in to Hotel Mindongo

Day 13

    

Brazzaville

Day notes

This morning, you check out of the Hotel Mindongo, and are transferred in your private vehicle to the Ouesso Airport, where you board your private charter aircraft for the flight to Brazzaville. On arrival into Brazzaville, you will be transferred by road in your private vehicle to the Hotel Radisson Blu, checking in, before taking a short trip to the banks of the River Congo for sightseeing. You retire in the evening with dinner and your overnight arrangements at the Radisson Blu on a full board basis.

Check-out from Hotel Mindongo

Transfer from Hotel Mindongo to Ouesso Airport [OUE]

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Hotel Mindongo

Drop off

Ouesso Airport [OUE]

Private Charter Flight from Ouesso Airport [OUE] to Maya-Maya Airport [BZV]

Details  
Mode

Private Charter Flight

Flight No.

Private Charter

Departure

Ouesso Airport [OUE]

Arrival

Maya-Maya Airport [BZV]

Transfer from Maya-Maya Airport [BZV] to Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Maya-Maya Airport [BZV]

Drop off

Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville

Check-in to Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville

Day 14

    

Brazzaville

Day notes

Today, you can visit the Sapeur if you wish, the vibrantly dressed gentlemen of Brazzaville who are iconic around the world for their well-groomed appearance and extravagant dress. Whilst enjoying time touring Brazzaville further, you cross the River Congo to Kinshasa to visit Lola Ya Bonobo, the chimpanzee sanctuary, the world's only sanctuary for orphan bonobo chimps.

After your day in Kinshasa and Brazzaville, you return to the Radisson Blue for your overnight arrangements on a full board basis.

Day 15

    

End of Itinerary

Day notes

You explore the city of Brazzaville during the day with your guide, seeing the River Congo rapids, Lovers Island, monument of De Brazza, founder of Brazzaville & Poto Poto Market. After this, you enjoy dinner in Brazzaville before heading to the Maya-Maya International Airport to connect with your onward international arrangements.

Check-out from Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville

Transfer from Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville to Maya-Maya Airport [BZV]

Details  
Company

dmAFRICA

Mode

Transfer

Vehicle Type

Private Vehicle

Pick up

Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel Brazzaville

Drop off

Maya-Maya Airport [BZV]

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