Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Congo’s remote north-west is one of Africa’s oldest national parks and represents an essential part of both the greater Congo Basin system. Biodiversity levels are some of the highest in the world.

• Odzala sits within the ground breaking TRIDOM Transfrontier Park which combines bordering national parks in Gabon, Cameroon and Republic of Congo – a remarkable example of international co-operation.
• As a ‘large mammal stronghold’ it is an international sanctuary for forest elephants, chimpanzees and the critically endangered western lowland gorilla, plus countless weird and wonderful species including bongos, pangolins and water chevrotains.
• In addition to dense jungle the park has two permanent rivers, areas of savannah and swampland. Bais (grassy, saline clearings) are a major feature of the rainforest.
• Wildlife congregates within the bais to access water, sedges and minerals. This behaviour provides magnificent sightings of secretive creatures that would otherwise be impossible to spot.
• Gorilla sightings can be unpredictable and at times hard-won since tracking takes place through deep, dense jungle but the encounters are honest and spine-tinglingly wild.
• The forests are still home to remote communities of Ba’Aka people. To step inside these forest dwellers’ daily routine is to glimpse an ancient way of life rarely seen by outsiders.
• A handful of top notch eco-lodges facilitate comfortable stays in this dense, complex wilderness but it is still a frontier destination. Expect damp clothing and insect bites.
• Vehicle access is limited and explorations are largely undertaken on foot or by boat. Bogs and rivers are waded and the sense of adventure is electric!

Take a look at: Mboko Camp, Lango Camp, Ngaga Camp