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Why visit Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Congo-Brazzaville?
The Odzala-Kokoua experience is about finding western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, bongos and a host of other secretive forest species.
Congo-Brazzaville is a safe, friendly country for tourists, and the tarred road from the capital city, Brazzaville, to Odzala-Kokoua NP is in excellent condition.
Gorilla watching versus gorilla trekking
Odzala-Kokoua offers two ways to find western lowland gorillas:
watching unhabituated lowland gorillas from elevated treehouses
No time limit, multiple sightings possible, no hiking, no masks, no trek permit required and
trekking for habituated lowland gorillas, to spend time with them in close quarters
One hour time limit, one visit per day, hiking involved, masks required, trek permit required
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Odzala-Kokoua NP quick facts
One of Africa’s oldest national parks.
Over 13,500 km²(1.35 million hectares) of forests, rivers, marshes, and swamps
It is an integral part of both the Congo Basin and the TRIDOM Transfrontier Park that overlaps Gabon, Congo and Cameroon.
Forest baïs - clearings in the sea of trees, where marshy areas rich in minerals and salts attract wildlife.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Odzala-Kokoua National Park?
The 'forest 5' - western lowland gorilla, forest elephant, forest buffalo, bongo and giant forest hog.
Other primates such as the common chimpanzee, Demidoff’s galago, grey-cheeked mangabey, moustached monkey, crowned monkey, agile mangabey, De Brazza’s monkey, putty-nosed monkey and Guereza colobus.
And then there are the African golden cat, leopard, serval, spotted hyena, sitatunga, marsh mongoose, red river hog, palm civet, sitatunga, Congo clawless otter and various duiker species.
The bird species tally of over 440 includes delights such as Hartlaub's duck, Nkulengu rail, spot-breasted ibis, Congo serpent eagle, long-tailed hawk, vermiculated fishing owl, bare-cheeked trogon, white-crested hornbill, chocolate-backed kingfisher, lyre-tailed honeyguide, African piculet, grey parrot, African pitta, rufous-bellied helmetshrike and western bluebill.
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Odzala-Kokoua FAQs
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is open year-round; animals do not migrate.
Congo-Brazzaville lies on the equator, meaning temperatures vary very little year-round. Average temperatures are usually 24-28 degrees Celsius.
Rain is a constant factor, but there are two main rainy seasons: from March to May and from October to December.
The best months for wildlife viewing are the low-rainfall months—June to September and January to February.
visit baïs to view wildlife from an elevated covered tree house. A baï is a swampy clearing in the forest where wildlife gathers to drink and ingest mineral-rich soil. This is the best way to observe secretive species such as forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos, and gorillas.
a small baï near Camp Imbalanga is easily accessible via a 3-minute walk along a path and wooden walkway;
baïs further out can be visited during day trips, where you return to Camp Imbalanga on the same day;
bird watching and nature hikes - including spotting primates such as lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and many monkey species;
river cruises - to find birds, primates and crocodiles
Peak season bookings require 12–18 months of advance planning. Trips outside of peak season can be arranged 6–9 months ahead, with better rates and availability.
Our safari prices typically include accommodation, all meals and described activities, gorilla trekking fees, park fees, experienced guides, airport transfers and 24/7 support from our team. Specific inclusions vary by package – contact us for detailed itineraries.
You only make your first payment when you book your Odzala-Kokoua holiday. Your second (last) payment is about 90 days before you travel.
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We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level
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Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.
Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Trust & Safety
Guest payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability.
Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!