ODZALA KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK

Renowned for its spectacular lowland gorillas

Odzala Kokoua National Park

Located in the heart of Africa, in the Cuvette-Ouest region of the Republic of Congo, the Odzala Kokoua National Park is renowned for its spectacular lowland gorillas.

The park is comprised of the vast Congo Basin which contains the second-largest unspoilt biodiverse tropical rainforest in the world, which creates the ideal environment for these majestic creatures to thrive in. Visitors come to this park for an experience of a lifetime- catching a glimpse of the western lowland gorilla in the wild. Jump on a safari adventure and discover the stretches of open savannah, remote pristine rainforest and crystal clear streams.

Best time to visit Odzala Kokoua National Park

The best time to visit Odzala Kokoua National Park and do a lowland gorilla trekking is during the dry season. The long dry season runs from June through September, which is the best time to visit, while the short dry season lasts from mid-December to mid-February and is also an option.

Wildlife

Visitors come to this park for an experience of a lifetime- catching a glimpse of the western lowland gorilla in the wild. Jump on a safari adventure and discover the stretches of open savannah, remote pristine rainforest, crystal clear streams, and a variety of unique birds and other wildlife.

Special interests? Talk to us and we can include these in your itinerary.

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    African Travels will send you to the most beautiful and unique accommodations in Africa. They are not only runned by excellent staff, they also give back to the local community and operate as eco friendly as possible. Located in the most beautiful locations, they will contribute to the your ultimate safari experience.

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    Lango Camp – DRC

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    Today, Odzala Discovery Camps - Ngaga Camp, Lango Camp and Mboko Camp - are gaining fast traction with travellers who visit to experience the western lowland gorillas, forest elephant, bongo and many more species through a 4, 7 or 10 nigh itinerary between the 3 camps.

    Ngaga Camp – DRC

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    The camp is situated within the overlapping home ranges of several groups of western lowland gorillas, three of which are habituated. A team of permanent researchers and trackers from nearby communities work with the gorilla families on a daily basis. Guests of Odzala are led on expeditions by established guides and trackers into the Marantaceae […]

    Mboko Camp – DRC

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    Mboko Camp is the home of adventure. The experiences here are a combination of walking, boating and kayaking through some of the Congo Basin’s most beautiful habitats. Explore the Lekoli River by drifting along its winding causeway in a kayak or head upstream in a motorboat to delve deeper into the forests on foot or […]

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