CONGO AND C.A.R LOWLAND GORILLA AND FOREST ELEPHANT TOUR
Forest Elephants, Lowland Gorillas Trekking
Overview
Discovery Initiatives, in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature are offering you the chance to explore the original heart of darkness, stepping deep into the virgin rainforest of the Congo basin. The forest clearings of Ndoki (Congo) and Dzangha Sangha (CAR) are a unique feature that allow you observe some of the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and track the elusive lowland gorillas alongside experienced wildlife experts from the WCS and WWF. This tour also allows you the chance to spend time with the indigenous Ba'Aka community who live in the forest itself, learning about their relationship with the flora and fauna in the region. Whilst most places on Earth have long since been explored, the forests of Congo and the Central African Republic have remained wild and out of reach, home to some of the world’s best kept wildlife secrets.
“Plenty of variety. All the people in the field worked hard to give us the best trip! Rod Cassidy, EXCELLENT.
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David Wood
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Details
Tour Dates
14 August 2009 - 28 August 2009 (15 days)
04 September 2009 - 18 September 2009 (15 days)
Costs (currency converter)
From £4'995 per person excluding international flights, all expertise, elephant and gorilla tracking.
What's included?
Short-haul regional and domestic flights, all transfers and transport, all accommodation and meals as specified , expertise of specialist English speaking tour leader, access to researchers, local guides and trackers. Trips to Dzangha-Bai, gorilla viewing at Mbeli Bai, net hunting with Ba’Ka pygmies, one gorilla tracking activity at Dzangha-Sangha and one at Mbeli (Mondika Group). Contributions to both the WCS and the WWF to enable them to continue their much needed work in the region.
What's excluded?
Long-haul international flights to Brazzaville, travel insurance, visas, extra meals, vaccinations, items of a personal nature, soft drinks, alcohol, laundry, gratuities and departure taxes, additional gorilla tracking.
Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world???s largest system of urban wildlife parks.
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World Wide Fund for Nature
The largest independent nature conservation organisation in the world founded in 1961 with over 5 million supporters.
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Expertise
Rod Cassidy
A specialist bird and primate guide, Rod has travelled extensively throughout Africa. His knowledge of the Congo region and his friendship with the people there, offers our clients an insight into the area that is simply not possible with anyone else.
Jean-Pierre Somon
From working out the complicated logistics of planes and pirogues, to the cold beers at the end of the day, Jean Pierre's local knowledge and enthusiasm are a huge part of what makes these trips such a success and is an invaluable member of the team.
Accommodation
Mbeli Camp
This simple, rustic camp is situated in the Nduala Ndoki National Park in Congo and whilst facilities are extremely basic, it is currently the only place to stay in the area and is home to a number of researchers working in the region.
Email or Call Us on +44 (0)1285 643333 for a detailed itinerary