- Duration 13 Days
- Difficulty 3/5
- Group Size 6 - 8
Congo
This is not the Democratic Republic of the Congo-DRC
9 – 21 February, 2019
Go where few have gone. The French Congo (as opposed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo) is a safe country in west Africa, home to incredible wildlife. It is developing as one of the most important areas in which to see habituated western lowland gorillas thanks to the 15 year, pioneering, work of Dr. Magda Beremejo (the ‘Diane Fossey of western lowland gorillas’) and German Illera. Their work has been with the same groups we shall visit. In three distinct ecosystems we will track gorillas in the rainforest (as well as looking for other primate species), watch red forest buffalo and flocks of African grey parrots, or look for turacos and hornbills in the open ‘bais’, and take river trips to look for sitatunga, dwarf crocodiles and rare forest elephants. It is a complete itinerary delivering the best that the Congo has to offer.
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Trip Details
General Information
Price Not PublishedPer person sharing
Single Supplement: USD TBA
Arrival: Brazzaville, French Congo
Departure: Brazzaville, French Congo
Arrival Time: February 9th 2019
INCLUDED
- Land transportation as indicated in the itinerary.
- Accommodations in a standard room at hotels and lodges based on double occupancy.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers.
- Meals throughout the expedition.
- Internal flights.
- Three gorilla trekking permits per person
- All park and community fees as necessary in the itinerary.
- A letter of invitation required for a visa application.
- Drinking water.
- Medical evacuation insurance.
- Local English-speaking driver/guide as well as one Pete Oxford Expeditions trip leader.
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare to the French Congo.
- Personal laundry and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Visa fees.
- Tips for local guides and lodge staff.
- Any other services not mentioned as included.
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This itinerary is not published as it is a privately commissioned trip. If you are interested in this destination please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
