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Forest Elephants, Dzanga-Sangha, Republic of Congo

Nouabale-Ndoki National Park

In the far north of the Congo, bordering CAR and Cameroon, covering an area of just under 4,000 sq km, Nouabale-Ndoki is perhaps the wildest and most remote region in the Congo.

Only accessible with a sturdy 4WD, patience and a sense of humour, a night in the forest towns and remote outpost’s en-route adds spice to the trip and strengthens resolve.

The rewards, however, are huge. Join dedicated wildlife researchers from the W.C.S as they play cat and mouse with lowland gorillas in ancient forests, where elephants, chimpanzees and bongo’s watch from the shadows.

Lowland Gorilla, Congo — Western lowland gorilla, Odzala National Park, Republic of Congo

A little more about Nouabale-Ndoki

Nouabale-Ndoki National Park was created in 1993 to conserve one of the last examples of true wilderness in Africa. It boasts over 300 bird species and 1,000 plant and tree species, including a rich diversity of enormous endangered mahoganies. Ndoki Park sits in the Republic of Congo sector of the Sangha Trinational Zone and provides integral protection to wildlife through a collaborative management program between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the Congolese Ministry of Forest Economy and the Environment (MEFE).

Journey through Forest, Congo — Republic of Congo

Why visit Nouabale-Ndoki

Join wildlife researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society following gorillas and elephants
Visit isolated riverside outposts and traditional B’Aka forest villages
Sleep in the forest and see what wanders through camp at night
Paddle (or walk) through flooded swamps in wooden pirogues.

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Track Elephants and Gorillas

Experience thrilling encounters with lowland gorillas and forest elephants.

Night Walk at Ngaga Camp, Odzala, Rep of Congo

Spend a night in the forest

Sleep in the forest and see what wanders through camp at night.

Lango Camp Walking Trail, Lango, Odzala, Rep of Congo

Discover Flooded Swamps

Paddle (or walk) through flooded swamps in wooden pirogues.

Photographing Western Lowland Gorillas, Ngaga Camp, Odzala, Rep of Congo

The Wildlife Conservation Society

Join wildlife researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society following gorillas and elephants.

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Chris Johnston

Chris is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

Almost three decades ago, I set off for a three-month trip to Africa – and ended up staying for two years. Since then, I’ve led groups through Rwanda, Uganda and Malawi, and have been named a Specialist for Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Condé Nast Traveller. This depth of knowledge and on-the-ground experience is something I bring to each tailor-made itinerary I create.

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