Sangha Discovery
10 nights from US$ 13 100pp
- CAMPS: Lango, Mboko (Odzala-Kokoua National Park) & Sangha Lodge (Dzanga-Sangha National Park)
- REGION: Odzala-Kokoua National Park
- PERMITS: 1 Gorilla & 1 Mangabey tracking permits, 2 Dzanga Baï permits
- TRAVEL DAYS: Arrive Monday & depart following week Thursday
- FULLY INCLUSIVE: All activities, meals, transfers & drinks are included
(excludes international flights)
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Sangha Discovery at a Glance
| Day | Wake up at… | Adventures… | Go to bed at… |
| 1 | Brazzaville | Fly to Odzala-Kokoua NP (ROC) + transfer to Lango | Lango Camp |
| 2 | Lango Camp |
Guided baï walks (wet) + forest walks (dry) + sundowners |
Lango Camp |
| 3 | Lango Camp |
Early start + fly to Kabo + boat journey to Sangha Lodge (CAR) |
Sangha Lodge |
| 4 | Sangha Lodge |
Full day on the Dzanga Baï research platform |
Sangha Lodge |
| 5 | Sangha Lodge |
Gorilla tracking + mangabey tracking |
Sangha Lodge |
| 6 | Sangha Lodge |
Valley of the Giants + forest walk or river cruise + night walk |
Sangha Lodge |
| 7 | Sangha Lodge |
Waterfall hike + afternoon with pangolin researchers |
Sangha Lodge |
| 8 | Sangha Lodge |
Full day on the Dzanga Baï research platform |
Sangha Lodge |
| 9 | Sangha Lodge |
Forest walk with Ba’Aka + evening boat sundowners |
Sangha Lodge |
| 10 | Sangha Lodge |
Boat journey to Kabo (ROC) + fly to Mboko |
Mboko Camp |
| 11 | Mboko Camp | Fly back to Brazzaville (ROC) | Brazzaville |
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Day 1
Airport assistance at Maya Maya Airport (Brazzaville) before boarding the Congo Conservation Company’s scheduled flight – departs Brazzaville at 1 pm and arrives at 3pm at Mboko (Odzala-Kokoua National Park); 2-hour flight
Walk through the trees on a boardwalk and followed by a scenic drive from Mboko to Lango Camp
Relaxing sundowner overlooking the Lango Baï
Overnight Lango Camp in an en-suite forest chalet
Day 2
Guided morning wet walk through Lango Baï followed by breakfast and time to enjoy the camp
Lunch followed by forest (dry) and baï (wet) walk or bird watching from the camp deck
Overnight Lango Camp in an en-suite forest chalet
Day 3
Early breakfast followed by a scenic drive to the forest and a short walk to Mboko Camp
Congo Conservation Company’s scheduled flight: departs Odzala at 9am, arrives Kabo at 9:40am (40 mins), landing at Kabo Airstrip
Road transfer to the boats where a 4 to 6-hour boat journey up the Sangha River begins and takes guests through the Sangha Tri National Special Reserve (clear customs en-route at Bayanga)
Arrive at Sangha Lodge nestled along the Sangha River for a relaxed afternoon in camp
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 4
Breakfast at the lodge before a road transfer (±1.5 hours) and forest walk (2 km) to Dzanga Baï
Spend time on the research platform observing the diverse wildlife activity around the remote baï and enjoying a packed lunch
Return to Sangha Lodge with a forest walk and road transfer
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 5
After a packed lunch, spend the afternoon tracking mangabeys (if the gorillas require a long walk and time does not allow, the mangabey tracking will be included on an alternate day)
Spend time on the research platform observing the diverse wildlife activity around the remote baï and enjoying a packed lunch
Returning to camp for a relaxed evening
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 6
Breakfast and boat transfer (15 mins) to the forest walk through the Valley of the Giants – spend the morning walking amongst some of the tallest trees in the Congo Basin
Return for a late lunch at camp and an afternoon getting to know the Cassidys, the visionaries behind the experience here.
Forest night walk to view nocturnal forest life
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 7
Leisurely start to the day and boat transfer (30 mins) to the start of a guided waterfall hike
Lunch is followed by time with the pangolin researchers and protectors, followed by sundowners
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 8
Breakfast in camp before a road transfer (±1.5 hours) and forest walk (2 km) to Dzanga Baï
Spend a second day on the research platform with this second excursion observing the diverse wildlife activity around the remote baï and enjoying a packed lunch
Return to Sangha Lodge with a forest walk and road transfer
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 9
Guided morning forest walk and net hunting with members of the Ba’Aka community with time to work on the building of huts or learning about medicinal plants
Lunch in camp and relaxed afternoon enjoying Sangha Lodge, or head out on a forest walk
Evening boat sundowners before dinner
Overnight Sangha Lodge in an en-suite river chalet
Day 10
Breakfast at the lodge and a 4 to 6-hour boat journey downstream the Sangha River via Bayanga to Kabo Airstrip in the Republic of Congo
Congo Conservation Company’s scheduled flight: departs Kabo at 1pm, arrives Odzala at 1:40pm (40 mins), landing at Mboko
Afternoon guided forest walk followed by sundowners on the Lekoli River
Overnight Mboko Camp in an en-suite river chalet
Day 11
Breakfast at Mboko Camp
Congo Conservation Company’s scheduled flight: departs Odzala at 9am, arrives Brazzaville at 11am (2 hours), landing at Maya Maya Airport
Connect with onward flight or stay in Brazzaville and soak up the city atmosphere
”A massive and epic adventure! Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic exceeded my expectations in many, many ways! The forest is amazing, a true wilderness. So raw, wild and untamed – a life changing experience.”
Chris RenshawJournalist
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