Congo Birding Tour
Congo Birding Tour Overview (ODZALA Immersion) – An epic adventure in rainforests, savannahs, rivers, mineral-rich baïs and swamps
If you think you know Africa, join our Congo Birding Tour for a perspective-altering experience. Here, your mind is blown by the sheer vastness of the Congo Basin as your lungs are filled by the freshest air in the world. You can look forward to Gorilla-tracking, game drives, boating, kayaking, forest walking, and river-wading to discover rare and endangered bird species.
This 13-day Congo Birding tour takes you on an in-depth journey of the Odzala-Kokoua National Park. This is one of Africa’s oldest national parks and covers and expansive 13,546 km2 in the heart of the Congo Basin. The Congo Basin spans more than 2 million square kilometres across six countries, ranking as the second largest rainforest in the world! This wonderworld also delivers clean water, food and shelter to more than 75 million people and is one of the most biologically diverse and species-rich areas on the planet.
Join us as we trek for Western Lowland Gorillas, Forest Elephants, Bongos, Dwarf Crocodiles, huge flocks of Grey Parrots, Green Pigeons, and other iconic wildlife species that roam the forests, plains and river systems.
Let’s go birding in the Congo!
| Safari starts and ends in Brazzaville | Luxury Accommodation |
| Duration | 13 Days |
| Departure dates | Available to book as private guided tour |
Top Birds
Black-Casqued Wattled Hornbill, Great Blue Turaco, Green Pigeon, Malachite Kingfisher, Palm-nut Vulture, Hartlaub’s Duck, Spot-breasted Ibis, African Grey Parrot, Congo Serpent Eagle, Vermiculated Fishing-Owl
Top Mammals
Western Lowland Gorillas, Forest Elephants, Forest Buffalo, Moustached Monkey, Crowned Monkey, Palm Civet, Bongo, and Gray-Cheeked Mangabey
Highlights and Top attractions
• Odzala-Kokoua National Park – one of Africa’s oldest national parks in the heart of the Congo Basin.
• Western Lowland Gorilla trekking – private trekking experience in Odzala with small groups.
• Ndzehi Concession – a private concession just outside Odzala, one of the best places in the world to trek critically endangered Western lowland Gorilla.
Summary of day to day Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival in Brazzaville |
| Day 2 | Onwards flight to Odzala-Kokoua National Park |
| Day 3-5 | Ndzehi Concession at Ngaga Lodge |
| Day 6 | Onwards to Lango Lodge |
| Day 7-9 | Exploring Lango |
| Day 10 | Onwards to Mboko Lodge |
| Day 11-12 | Mboko Lodge |
| Day 13 | Departure |