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Operating in remote parts of Central and West Africa, Congo Conservation Company (CCC) is creating viable, low impact tourism ventures in a pristine natural region to protect it from other, potentially damaging, commercial enterprises.

To achieve this goal, CCC is initiating unprecedented journeys for the conscious traveller between camps and lodges within the Congo Basin.

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Our Purpose & Story

The first of the camps in Republic of the Congo’s portion of the Congo Basin was Ngaga Camp in the early 2000s. Ngaga was founded to the south-west of Odzala-Kokoua National Park with one of the focal research gorilla groups under the guidance of the primate research team stationed in the area.

The Congolese government soon wanted to look into opportunities to grow tourism here and held a meeting of great minds to discuss the opportunities within the region. Sabine Plattner was one such mind and founded Congo Conservation Company (CCC) as an actor for true conservation within the region through the development of low impact tourism.

Research at Ngaga found a new approach with the support of SPAC (Sabine Plattner African Charities) and later CCC, joining communities, science and tourism on the grounds of conservation.

By opening up a second research gorilla family to tourism and establishing two more Odzala Discovery Camps within Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Lango and Mboko – each within a distinct biome – an incredibly unique and important destination was created.

Odzala Discovery Camps has been managed by CCC in the pristine ecosystem of Odzala-Kokoua National Park since 2012. During 2019, CCC pioneered the first journeys connecting Odzala Discovery Camps in Republic of the Congo with Sangha Lodge in Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, Central African Republic.

Through these tourism developments, conservation has been given a higher value by the communities within and surrounding the region as a result of job creation and investment in the area. Together – community, research and tourism are working towards a stronger future for the Congo Basin and all its inhabitants.

TOGETHER FOR CONSERVATION (FULL STORY)

Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC)

SPAC emphasises the importance of listening to voices of the local communities and using education, economic empowerment and conservation to meet their needs and aspirations. The goal is to help communities achieve their goals in ways that contribute to the greater good of the Congo Basin and all its residents, big and small.

SPAC’s core activities consist of increasing people’s capacity and supporting them in the struggle against poaching and exploitative use of natural resources. Around 70 villages are dotted around the borders of the National Park, meaning that although Odzala is remote, it still has an important human constituency uniquely able to play a crucial role as protectors of the rainforest ecosystem.

For the 80 000 people living in the Odzala-Kokoua region, education is the key a future as well as the conservation of the rainforest and its animals. SPAC’s projects focus on holistic education schemes, improving the limited access to infrastructure, driving local action to preserve the rainforest in a local context and both supporting and strengthening regional structures for environmental protection through tourism development such as Odzala Discovery Camps.

CCC is proud to support the efforts of SPAC and work together in creating a holistic approach to growth, development, conservation and balance.

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Sabine Plattner

FOUNDER & VISIONARY

Sabine Plattner is a German philanthropist who created the largest, privately funded conservation-commerce company in the Congo Basin, Congo Conservation Company (CCC). Mrs Plattner also funds Sabine Plattner African Charities (SPAC) which combines education, biodiversity research, skills training and job creation in a holistic, sustainable approach to conservation in the communities around Africa’s protected areas.

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Paul Telfer Ph.D

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION COMMUNICATION & PR (SPAC)

Paul Telfer has worked in various regions of Central and West Africa in collaboration with governments, researchers, communities and environmental organisations. He first came from the United States to investigate primate viruses and the origins of the HIV epidemic in Africa. Paul’s later work with LCA, SPAC and CCC has helped to lay the foundation of tourism in the Congo Basin, a key part of this extraordinary story.

INTERVIEW WITH PAUL TELFER Ph.D.

GAËL R. VANDE WEGHE

Rwanda | Visited 2009

"Spending eight weeks exploring the forests of Ngaga, Mboko and Lango are amongst the most rewarding rain forest exploration I have ever done, and I have done many. The diversity and quantity of wildlife in these sites are truly unique."

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JOSH GUYAN

UK | Visited in 2018 & 2019

“Visiting Odzala is probably the closest I’ll ever get to travelling back in time. It’s a truly pristine, untouched wilderness which I feel very honoured to have experienced and filmed. To all of you out there working to protect it: keep up the great work!”

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ANDREW BECK

South Africa | Visited in 2019 & 2020

“Nowhere else in Africa have I felt as immersed in an experience as in Odzala-Kokua National Park. Photographic opportunities aside, the chance to walk, wade, kayak, and boat across a landscape as diverse and captivating as this is something hard pressed to beat.”

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”I know that I cannot change the world – neither would businesses on their own, nor would politicians fighting for their own term of office. I have come to the conclusion that we, the ones who are visionary and see into the future (whether we are conservationists, educationalists, business people or politicians) – we who understand the value of long-term interventions, we have to stand together and bring about the change. Don’t rely on others to do it, simply take the responsibility upon yourself and like Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world.'

Sabine PlattnerPhilanthropist & Visionary

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5th July 2020

Western Lowland vs Mountain Gorillas

Western Lowland vs Mountain Gorillas: A Comparison Many of our guests have previously encountered mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda. There are several key differences between the two species, which…
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People & Team
2nd July 2020

Meet Sabine Plattner

Born in Germany, Sabine Plattner grew up in Freiburg, an area surrounded by forests which instilled a lifelong passion for the world’s natural spaces. Mrs. Plattner first journeyed to the…
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29th June 2020

The Story of CCC

Together for conservation – research, communities & tourism COMMUNITIES & GORILLA RESEARCH MEET… In Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), close to the geographical “Heart of Africa“, lies a near-mythical place…
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This beautiful shot of two members of the Neptuno This beautiful shot of two members of the Neptuno group was captured by Nicole last week. So pensive, so peaceful, so complete…⁣
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The beautiful forest elephants are the largest res The beautiful forest elephants are the largest residents of our forests in the Congo Basin. They are the world’s smallest elephant (bulls seldom weigh more than 3 tonnes), extremely elusive and, as a result, poorly understood. Most of our knowledge comes from research through their larger cousins, the savannah elephant, although many scientists are now dedicating time and research to the behaviour of forest elephants specifically.⁣
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Sadly, as of March 2021 the forest elephant is officially listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Whilst this is devastating news, there is also hope that the classification, combined with research, will lead to a stability in forest elephant populations across Central Africa and the awareness raised will galvanise those who can help to do exactly that.⁣
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If you would like to come and visit the forest elephants of the Congo, click on the link in our bio for details.⁣
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Image by Dean⁣
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#odzaladiscoverycamps #forestelephants #elephant #safari #odzalanationalpark #rainforest #adventure #congobasin #republicofcongo #exploredeeper
It’s true when they say the forest is full of su It’s true when they say the forest is full of surprises… ⁣⁣
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This is footage from a camera trap set by Pedro and Nicole on Hippo Trail last week that captured a leopard cub playing with mum. Just amazing!⁣
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Thanks Nicole and Pedro for the clip. ⁣⁣
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Today, the 52nd annual Earth Day, is dedicated to Today, the 52nd annual Earth Day, is dedicated to investing in our planet. With a rise in extreme weather, more and more species becoming endangered and a critical loss of forested areas across the globe, Mother Nature is quite clearly calling out to us.⁣
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This year, let’s act boldly, innovate and dedicate our future to protecting both wildlife and humanity. This preservation of biodiversity is one of the many solutions to the climate crisis and critical to the survival of our wildest areas.⁣
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We only have one planet and we must look after it for our future generations to enjoy 🌍⁣
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Snippets from the weekend included an amazing sigh Snippets from the weekend included an amazing sighting of this majestic man, believed to be from the Neptune that just happened to be crossing the road at the same time as Kerri. Gorgeous!⁣
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To all our friends, partners and followers who cel To all our friends, partners and followers who celebrate, happy Easter! We wish you a restful weekend with friends and family and the chance to reconnect with loved ones.⁣
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In the forest, we’ll be pouring a large G&T, settling down with a pair of binoculars and getting ready for whatever the wildlife has in store…⁣
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Whatever you’re doing, enjoy the weekend!⁣
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As we head into April (how did that happen?) we ha As we head into April (how did that happen?) we have been enjoying a variety of excellent sightings in the forest. But this week, it’s the turn of the birds!⁣
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Our feathered friends in the rainforest are truly magnificent and it’s a pleasure to spend some time watching them flitter through the tree canopy and out in the open.⁣
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These photos are all by Brendon, and some of his most recent sightings. From left to right: a narina trogon, a pied kingfisher, a red-rumped tinkerbird, and a white-throated bee-eater.⁣
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Thanks Brendon!⁣
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There’s nothing we love more than happy guests i There’s nothing we love more than happy guests in the rainforest – and this was a very happy group! They were a photographic group who spent some time at Ngaga and Mboko as well as Sangha Lodge and were led by intrepid private guide James Kydd. There was walking, gorilla tracking, sundowners, canoeing, drives, epic sightings and plenty of laughs along the way. 

Thanks so much for your sharing your images James and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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