Meet the community
Close to Ngaga Camp lies Mbomo and Ombo villages where you can have the opportunity to learn more about living in the Congo Basin for generations. Before you arrive, let us know if you would like to meet some of the members of these local communities and we will request this on your behalf.
Meet the researchers
An opportunity to engage with science and nature through exploration, meet members of the research team at Ngaga Camp before your gorilla tracking experience. This briefing allows you to gain insight into the ongoing research in the area, glimpses into camera-trap footage captured and an introduction to your tracker, an integral member of the research team, who will guide you to the gorilla families during your stay.
Birding
With over 400 bird species in the Congo Basin, birders come here to find paradise. Odzala offers huge flocks of African Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as the elusive Great Blue Turaco and Giant Kingfisher, amidst a host of other species. At Sangha, the rare Picathartes can be found (best in October while breeding), as well as various eagles, nightjars, sunbirds and many, MANY more.
Guided baï walks
Prepare to set a little wet and muddy when immersing within one of the few places in Africa where you can safely explore forest streams and marshes on foot. Here, dense flocks of Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots fly overhead, Forest Buffalo graze throughout the day, and Forest Elephants dig for minerals throughout the night. Unearth the history and heritage of the area.
Birding
With over 400 bird species in the Congo Basin, birders come here to find paradise. Odzala offers huge flocks of African Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as the elusive Great Blue Turaco and Giant Kingfisher, amidst a host of other species. At Sangha, the rare Picathartes can be found (best in October while breeding), as well as various eagles, nightjars, sunbirds and many, MANY more.
Private guides
Book a private guide for the duration of your stay and explore the ecosystem at your leisure or pursue a personal passion with our specialists in birding, photography, mammals, flora, culture and various activities. Go deeper in your understanding with a personal trusted and knowledgeable field guide at your side (additional costs apply).
Massages
At Mboko Camp, restorative massages are available on request to soothe tired muscles from days of adventure. Pampering is provided by ladies from our local community who are part of our development programme. They continue to receive training from professionals locally and in Brazzaville and provide the perfect end to a journey before a flight back to Brazzaville.
Birding
With over 400 bird species in the Congo Basin, birders come here to find paradise. Odzala offers huge flocks of African Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as the elusive Great Blue Turaco and Giant Kingfisher, amidst a host of other species. At Sangha, the rare Picathartes can be found (best in October while breeding), as well as various eagles, nightjars, sunbirds and many, MANY more.
Dzanga Baï
A pilgrimage destination for environmental travellers, Dzanga Baï is the finest Forest Elephant experience in Africa. This is a congregation point for vast herds of Forest Elephant and Forest Buffalo as well as rare animals such as Bongo, Giant Forest Hog and Red River Hog that seek out the mineral-rich waters found here.
Mangabey tracking
Departing from the Bai Hokou research site in Dzanga Sangha Protected Area, enjoy the astonishing opportunity to track a group of habituated Agile Mangabeys in collaboration with the WWF. The same protocols and precautions as our gorilla tracking experiences apply to this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Meet the Ba’Aka
Immerse in the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Ba’Aka community. Spend time with them in their forest as they go about their daily tasks of building new structures and net-hunting for survival. Learn from them and how they have adapted to their forest home - it will leave you in awe.
The Pangolin Project
The Sangha Pangolin Project is founded on research, rehabilitation and community involvement. Guests of Sangha can meet the researchers, spend time observing this fascinating species with the pangolins currently under our care, and learn about the world’s most trafficked animal.
Meet Rod & Tamar
Meet the passionate family behind the conservation efforts and founding of Sangha Lodge. The Cassidys have poured their heart and souls into Sangha, with their son, Alon, who now joins them as the head guide for this camp. Spend time with this eccentric, wonderful, and hugely knowledgeable family responsible for all you can experience here on your next visit.
Birding
With over 400 bird species in the Congo Basin, birders come here to find paradise. Odzala offers huge flocks of African Green Pigeons and African Grey Parrots as well as the elusive Great Blue Turaco and Giant Kingfisher, amidst a host of other species. At Sangha, the rare Picathartes can be found (best in October while breeding), as well as various eagles, nightjars, sunbirds and many, MANY more.
Private guides
Book a private guide for the duration of your stay and explore the ecosystem at your leisure or pursue a personal passion with our specialists in birding, photography, mammals, flora, culture and various activities. Go deeper in your understanding with a personal trusted and knowledgeable field guide at your side (additional costs apply).
