Congo Basin Adventure

Before heading into the forest, take time to explore the Congolese capital. Brazzaville is colourful, lively and surprisingly relaxed. With its colonial architecture, vibrant markets and riverside cafés overlooking Kinshasa, it offers a smooth introduction to the country. Whether on a guided tour or exploring solo, you can dive into the city’s creative spirit, enjoy local cuisine and discover the fascinating world of the Sapeurs – Congo’s iconic street fashion artists.

Set within the Ndzehi Concession, Ngaga Lodge offers a rare chance to encounter western lowland gorillas in their natural habitat. With three gorilla tracking permits included, you’ll venture into the rainforest with seasoned researchers and guides, following quiet trails in search of a habituated gorilla family. The experience is powerful, personal, and never the same twice. In between treks, you’ll explore the forest on foot – by day and by night – spotting rare birds, monkeys, forest antelopes and more. The lodge itself is immersed in greenery, with the sounds of the jungle never far away.

Lango Camp is perched on the edge of a baï – an open clearing in the forest, frequented by wildlife. From here, you’ll head out on foot into a dreamlike world of flooded forests, quiet streams and ancient trails. You’ll wade barefoot through water, track forest buffalo and elephants, and hear the distant calls of chimpanzees echoing through the trees. Whether venturing deep into the wetlands or observing green pigeons coming to roost, each moment brings you closer to the raw, unfiltered rhythm of the forest. The views from camp alone are worth the journey.

Mboko marks the final chapter of your journey. Here, the dense rainforest gives way to wide grasslands and slow-moving rivers. This unique mix of ecosystems allows for a variety of experiences – from kayaking along the Lékéni River to walking safaris and relaxed boat rides at sunset. You might spot forest elephants, hippos, colourful birds or even hyenas moving through the landscape. The lodge is a peaceful retreat, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration – or simply watching the river drift by as butterflies dance in the air.

On your final morning, enjoy one last game drive through the savannah to the Mboko airstrip. Your private charter will fly you back to Brazzaville to connect with your international flight – or you may choose to stay a night longer in the city. Either way, the feeling of the forest will stay with you. This isn’t just a journey – it’s a rare, transformative encounter with the wild.