While on a Kamba Journey, tick gorilla trekking off your bucket list. Ngaga Lodge is home to a world-renowned primate research team who have spent the last few decades in the forest navigating its trails and understanding its rhythms. Guests come here to share in their knowledge and experience this amazing rainforest. Track western lowland gorillas respectfully with our research trackers and guides, observe the families of Western Lowland Gorilla that live in the forest surrounding Ngaga Lodge as they climb trees to feast on ripened fruit, swing from branches, and communicate with hoots and howls. Each encounter with these primates so like ourselves is fascinating and life-changing.

Enjoy a guided forest walk in the last jungles of Tarzan. Our intimate guided walks reveal the splendor of the Congolese rainforest, fostering a deeper understanding of this precious ecosystem and the flora and fauna it shelters. Hear the sounds of the forest, smell the dewy humidity, and feel connected to something greater than yourself.

Step into the mysteries of the forest after dark. On foot, listen for insects and watch the flickering light of fireflies. In a vehicle, look for the reflection of shining eyes in the treetops. Notice how alive the forest is, no matter the time of day.

A river deck is located on the Ngaga stream for post forest walks and special occasions. After an afternoon walk through the woods surrounding the lodge, spotting butterflies, birds, and hooting monkeys, you come across a group of chairs set in a stream. You kick off your shoes and cool your feet in the shallow water while the guide prepares a batch of gin & tonics.

Ngaga Lodge is home to the research team who have spent the last few decades in the forest navigating its trails and understanding its rhythms. Here is what guests might see:

* Western Lowland Gorillas
* Crowned Monkey (elusive)
* Palm Civets
* A species of Galago
* Forest duikers
* Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill
* Great Blue Turaco (rare)
* Dynamic range of birds
* Variety of butterflies and insects
* Tree frogs

The star deck and fire pit are found on a deck below the main living area for pre-dinner drinks while you watch the sun set over the forest.