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Bonobo tracking

SECURITY

The site where we track the Bonobos is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, not far from the border with the Republic of Congo. It’s a very safe region that poses no security problems.

LEVEL

  • Bonobos can move quickly through the forest, so tracking requires a certain level of physical fitness.
  • At dawn, we will position ourselves under their nests and then follow them until they stop to feed.

OTHER EXTENSIONS

  • Whale watching at Pointe Noire (between July and September)
  • Chimpanzee watching at the Tchimpounga sanctuary
  • Gorilla and hippo watching at the Lesio-Louna Gorilla Sanctuary
  • Discover the Odzala-Kokoua Park in the Republic of Congo
  • Discovering the Dzanga Sangha Park in the Central African Republic

Bonobo tracking

2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Bonobos are a rare and endemic species of chimpanzee from the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). They are the genetically closest animal to humans, with genotypes that are 98.7% similar. Observing Bonobos in their natural environment is a particularly unique and rare experience.

Day 1 Transfer to Tshumbery 

We leave Oyo early in the morning on 4×4 for a 3.5 hours drive to Mpouya (or 5 hours drive from Brazzaville). After completing the formalities on the Congo side, we embark on a large pirogue to cross the mighty Congo River to Tshumberi on the DRC side. We’ll complete some further formalities before mounting 4×4 for another 2h drive to reach our camp.

  • Night at tented camp or site rooms

Day 2 Bonobo tracking

Early in the morning, we leave the camp and begin walking at 5 a.m. in the forest to witness the awakening of the semi-habituated bonobos. After our lunch at the campsite prepared by our cook, we’ll return tracking the bonobos as they move graciously from tree to tree. Following the locations of the Bonobos groups, the second tracking could be done in the afternoon of Day 1 or in the morning of Day 3.

  • Night at tented camp or site rooms 

Day 3 Transfer to Brazza or Oyo

After spending some memorable time tracking these fascinating apes, we’ll begin our journey back to Brazzaville by mounting 4×4 back to Tshumberi. We’ll cross the Congo River again and mount our 4×4 on the other side for a 5 hours drive to Brazzaville (or 3,5 hours drive to Oyo). We’ll arrive in Brazzaville in the late afternoon.

  • Hotel and dinner not included. For best options, please contact us.

Bonobo tracking

2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS

Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

Bonobos are a rare and endemic species of chimpanzee from the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). They are the genetically closest animal to humans, with genotypes that are 98.7% similar. Observing Bonobos in their natural environment is a particularly unique and rare experience.

Day 1 Transfer to Tshumbery 

We leave Oyo early in the morning on 4×4 for a 3.5 hours drive to Mpouya (or 5 hours drive from Brazzaville). After completing the formalities on the Congo side, we embark on a large pirogue to cross the mighty Congo River to Tshumberi on the DRC side. We’ll complete some further formalities before mounting 4×4 for another 2h drive to reach our camp.

  • Night at tented camp or site rooms

Day 2 Bonobo tracking

Early in the morning, we leave the camp and begin walking at 5 a.m. in the forest to witness the awakening of the semi-habituated bonobos. After our lunch at the campsite prepared by our cook, we’ll return tracking the bonobos as they move graciously from tree to tree. Following the locations of the Bonobos groups, the second tracking could be done in the afternoon of Day 1 or in the morning of Day 3.

  • Night at tented camp or site rooms 

Day 3 Transfer to Brazza or Oyo

After spending some memorable time tracking these fascinating apes, we’ll begin our journey back to Brazzaville by mounting 4×4 back to Tshumberi. We’ll cross the Congo River again and mount our 4×4 on the other side for a 5 hours drive to Brazzaville (or 3,5 hours drive to Oyo). We’ll arrive in Brazzaville in the late afternoon.

  • Hotel and dinner not included. For best options, please contact us.

OTHER EXTENSIONS

  • Whale watching at Pointe Noire (between July and September)
  • Chimpanzee watching at the Tchimpounga sanctuary
  • Gorilla and hippo watching at the Lesio-Louna Gorilla Sanctuary
  • Discover the Odzala-Kokoua Park in the Republic of Congo
  • Discovering the Dzanga Sangha Park in the Central African Republic

LEVEL

  • Bonobos can move quickly through the forest, so tracking requires a certain level of physical fitness.
  • At dawn, we will position ourselves under their nests and then follow them until they stop to feed.

SECURITY

The site where we track the Bonobos is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, not far from the border with the Republic of Congo. It’s a very safe region that poses no security problems.

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Croisière safari fleuve Congo - Sur l'eau
Croisière safari fleuve Congo - Forêt
Croisière safari fleuve Congo - Animaux
Croisière safari fleuve Congo - Gorille

Croisière Safari dans le Bassin du Congo

Un voyage au coeur de l'Afrique équatoriale, dans les dernières forêts sauvages de la Sangha.

12 nuits - A partir de 6 100 €

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