12 Days - ODZALA & DZANGA BAI ~'Congo Basin Pioneer Adventure'

Expert tips:

Please ensure that you print a copy of your letter of invitation and yellow fever certificate and carry this with you throughout your travels.

On arrival at Maya Maya airport you will need the following  with you throughout your travels:

• Letter of invitation
• Visa Assistance Letter 
• $50 in cash (Correct change and notes over 2006 year)

AT MAYA MAYA AIRPORT

On arrival, please proceed to the disembarkment section where you will need to complete the entry card. An official will meet you at this area and take you through the first entry and ask for your passport, Visa assistance letter and letter of invitation.

He/ She will issue your visa and you will need to give him the US$50 in cash

*(Please ensure you have the correct change) the visa on arrival is a stamp and signature and then you may proceed through to baggage reclaim.

Once you have reclaimed your baggage a representative will be waiting for you, and will assist you either to the Radisson Blu for your overnight stay or straight through to the scheduled charter flight.

The member of the team will be wearing an Odzala badge and branded shirt.

IN SUMMARY: 

Please have the following documents ready for your arrival in Brazzaville:

• CCC - Letter of invitation

This can be presented when checking in with Rwandair if requested

• US$50 for yout Congo visa fee 
• Visa Application assistance letter  

This can be presented when checking in with Rwandair if requested

• Passport

With 6 months validity from return to home country and 2 pages available for each country you are visiting - including your return home.

• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

Please make sure  your full name and a validity date is clear on the certificate

AT RADISSON BLU:

(This beautiful hotel in the center of Brazzaville gives you access to gym facilities, Wi-Fi, Buffet Breakfast, and sauna and Jacuzzi to rest tired muscles before and after your Odzala Adventure)

Please note that there is a money exchange facility and ATM within the hotel itself. 

We advise to carry US Dollars, EUROS and or CFA for tipping and purchases at Odzala

Included:

• Transfers
• Meet & Greet
• Airport Assistance

Excluded:

• Lunch & Dinner

Expert tips:

Please note:

There are no bathroom facilities on the flight LET L-410 and only bathroom facilities at Ngaga Camp. There is a game viewer transfer from Mboko Airstrip to Ngaga camp which lasts approximately 2 hours maximum.

Last bathroom breaks would be advised at Maya Maya airport as there is a long wait until bathrooms for ladies will be available.

Water and baguettes will be available on your flight to camps. On arrival at Mboko airstrip there will be cold towels and refreshments before departing to Ngaga Camp for overnight stay.

WIFI

There WIFI is available at Ngaga and Mboko Camp, Lango Camp due to location does not have this facility available. When guides or management inform you that you will be transferring to Lango Camp we advise you to inform your loved ones and or work that you will be out of range or connection during this time.

LANGO CAMP

Lango Camp is an eco-camp celebrating the exploratory experience of discovering the abundant life of the African rainforest. lango Camp is operated as a satellite of mboko camp, in order to maintain a minimal human footprint in this ecologically sensitive wildlife habitat.

Included:

• Scheduled Charter Flight
• Airport transfer

If you wish to purchase something additional management and or staff will inform you that this will be billed to you at the end of your stay and can be paid for in EURO, Dollars or CFA.

Excluded:

• Breakfast 
• Additional activities on this morning before departing to the airport

Expert tips:

Do remember to pack the following:

• Binoculars, camera equipment preferably with a 70 -200 mm lens, anti-fog for lenses, spare batteries and memory cards or film.
• Insect repellent 

*Include zip-lock bags or a lightweight dry bag for electronic

• Comfy hiking boots (with good tread on soles)
• Rain poncho depending on weather

Expert tips:

Located 5 kilometres from the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, Sangha Lodge is situated on the banks of the Kadei River. 

Here guests can enjoy numerous activities which include:

• Dzanga Baï visit
• Ba’Aka experience
• Valley of Giants
• Waterfall hike
• Baï walks in the park
• Gorilla tracking
• Mangabey tracking
• Palm wine experience
• River cruises
• Forest trails around camp

Wildlife highlights include:

• Forest elephant
• Pangolin
• Bongo
• Red River Hog
• Otters
• Mangabey monkeys
• Western lowland gorillas
• Chimpanzees
• Guereza Colobus monkey
• 411 species of Birds

Included:

• Scheduled Charter Flight
• Boat ride (transfer)
• Customs assistance

Included:

• Scheduled Charter Flight
• Boat ride (transfer)
• Customs assistance

Included:

• Scheduled Charter Flight
• Transfer to Radisson Blu *(if needed)

Excluded:

• Accommodation
• International Flights
• Additional meals & drinks