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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Visit the Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary and observe endangered bonobos in a protected forest habitat.
Explore the National Museum of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cross the Congo River between the capitals of the DRC and Republic of the Congo.
Discover the colonial architecture, markets, and cultural landmarks of Brazzaville.
Meet Teke and Ba’Aka communities in Tsiaki.
Learn forest survival techniques including honey gathering, medicinal plant use, and shelter construction.
Attend Kibourikiri dances and community celebrations around the campfire.
Travel through the Mayombe Forest region.
Meet members of the Pounou people and witness cultural performances.
Track wild chimpanzees in Conkouati-Douli National Park.
Paddle through lagoons and coastal ecosystems by kayak.
Visit the Diosso Gorges and Loango Museum.
Experience Vili cultural traditions along the Atlantic coast.
Explore the markets and historic districts of Pointe-Noire.
Ride the historic Congo–Ocean Railway on an overnight train journey.
Want to visit two of Central Africa’s least-visited countries in one journey.
Interested in bonobos, chimpanzees, and rainforest ecosystems.
Enjoy cultural immersion with Indigenous forest communities.
Comfortable with camping and basic facilities for several nights.
Want to experience both urban culture and remote wilderness.
Enjoy long overland journeys through developing regions.
Interested in colonial history, contemporary African culture, and traditional societies.
Like unusual transport experiences such as river crossings and overnight trains.
Can tolerate hot, humid tropical conditions.
Prefer luxury accommodation throughout.
Dislike camping or rustic facilities.
Want a fast-paced wildlife safari with guaranteed sightings.
Uncomfortable with long drives on rough roads.
Require extensive medical or tourism infrastructure.
Prefer destinations with highly developed tourism services.
Have mobility limitations that make forest walks or kayaking difficult.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024