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Central African Republic & Republic of the Congo

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Bangui, Central African Republic → Loango, Republic of the Congo

Country: Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo
Start: Bangui, Central African Republic
End: Loango, Republic of the Congo
Date: Flexible
Duration: 17 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, motorised canoe, riverboat, lagoon boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Track habituated Western Lowland Gorillas in Dzanga-Ndoki National Park.
Observe hundreds of African Forest Elephants at Dzanga Baï.
Spend time with Ba’Aka communities and learn forest-based traditions.
Navigate the Sangha River by motorised pirogue between two countries.
Search for Forest Elephants, buffaloes, sitatungas, monkeys, and rare birds in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
Cruise the Mambili River to observe crocodiles and wetland wildlife.
Encounter a solitary gorilla at Lesio-Louna Nature Reserve.
Explore Brazzaville’s colonial-era landmarks, museums, and art districts.
Visit the prehistoric rock-art caves of Nkila-Ntari.
Experience Punu cultural performances in the Bouenza Region.
Watch chimpanzees in the wild at Conkouati-Douli National Park.
Explore Diosso Canyon’s striking red sandstone formations.
Meet the King and royal court of the historic Loango Kingdom.
Travel through two of Central Africa’s most biodiverse rainforest ecosystems.
Discover wildlife habitats ranging from rainforest clearings and rivers to Atlantic coastal ecosystems.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport meet-and-greet services and arrival transfers
Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Western Lowland Gorilla trekking permit
National park entry fees and conservation levies
Government taxes and tourism fees
Community development fees
Private transportation throughout the journey
Fuel and vehicle operating costs
Boat crossing between the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo
River and lagoon excursions as specified
English-speaking guide throughout
All sightseeing, cultural visits, and wildlife activities listed in the itinerary
Invitation letters required for travel arrangements

Exclusions

International flights
Entry visas and associated processing fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, trackers, and lodge staff
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and drinks other than provided water
Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and phone charges
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any item not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to track Western Lowland Gorillas in one of Africa's least-visited rainforest regions.
Enjoy wildlife viewing in remote and uncrowded national parks.
Interested in indigenous cultures, including Ba’Aka and Punu communities.
Appreciate expedition-style travel in frontier destinations.
Can tolerate tropical heat, humidity, insects, and basic conditions in some locations.
Comfortable with long overland drives and river transport.
Seek destinations that receive very few international visitors.
Enjoy photography, wildlife observation, and cultural immersion.
Interested in exploring two countries on a single journey.
Prefer luxury-focused travel throughout.
Require consistently high-end accommodation standards.
Dislike long travel days by road or boat.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven rainforest terrain.
Prefer structured sightseeing over expedition-style exploration.
Uncomfortable in remote regions with limited infrastructure.
Expect extensive nightlife, shopping, or urban attractions.
Sensitive to hot, humid equatorial climates.

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Central African Republic & Republic of the Congo

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangui

Day 2: Bangui – Bayanga

Day 3: Bayanga

Day 4: Dzanga-Sangha National Park

Day 5: Dzanga-Sangha National Park

Day 6: Bayanga

Day 7: Bayanga – Ouesso (Republic of the Congo)

Day 8: Ouesso – Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Day 9: Odzala-Kokoua National Park – Owando

Day 10: Owando – Lesio-Louna Reserve

Day 11: Lesio-Louna Reserve – Brazzaville

Day 12: Brazzaville

Day 13: Brazzaville – Nkayi

Day 14: Nkayi – Pointe-Noire

Day 15: Conkouati-Douli National Park

Day 16: Loango Kingdom

Day 17: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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