TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN DZANGA-SANGHA RESERVE

Dzanga-Sangha Reserve is the best place in Africa to observe Western Lowland Gorillas on

the wild, forest elephants, bongo antelopes, and grey parrots. We have become specialists in

organizing trips from Yaoundé and Bangui to Dzanga-Sangha since we first visited the Reserve

in 2007. We loved the conservation project, where the local population fully participates in

the protection of the flora and fauna of Dzanga-Sangha, and we saw a great potential, since

all animal lovers will want to visit Dzanga-Sangha sooner or later. We subscribe to National

Geographics description of Dzanga-Sangha Reserve as Last Paradise on Earth.



Dzanga-Sangha Reserve constitutes, together with the Ndoki sector, the Dzanga-Ndoki National

Park, member of the Tri-National Sangha complex, currently in the process to become a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Roundtrips to the other National Parks (Lobeke in Cameroon

and Nouabalé-Ndoki in Congo) can be organized with ease.



TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS OF DZANGA-SANGHA RESERVE

Encountering the Western Lowland Gorilla:

This experience is one that you never forget! It is the main purpose, together with Dzanga Bai,

for reaching this remote part of Africa. Though encountering the gorillas cannot be guaranteed

we must clarify that in 2010 nearly 100% of our clients taking part in this activity saw gorillas

in close proximity. Several international researchers are living permanently in the camp of Bai

Hokou and are responsible for locating and following the gorillas each day. Currently (2011)

6 tourists per day can partake in gorilla tracking (3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon).

Visitors are informed of the rules of conduct at the camp.



Observing forest elephants and other animal species in Dzanga Bai:

Dzanga Bai is a forest clearing with a remarkable density of local wildlife. The Dzanga saline

offers tourists the possibility to observe up to 100 elephants daily from an elevated platform.

Besides elephants many other animal species that are characteristic for the Reserve can be

observed: Sitatunga, forest buffalo, Bongo Antelope, wild boar, grey parrot and many

other bird species.



Apart from the 2 great experiences of gorilla tracking and elephant observation, other activities

that you can practice are: guided walks across the Rainforest to observe smaller monkeys,

birds, and butterflies, hikes around the Bais, and rides along the mighty Sangha River.



Discovering the Baka pygmy culture:

The Baka or Bayaka pygmies are one of the most traditional groups in Africa. One of the great

experiences of visiting Dzanga-Sangha is getting to know their ancestral culture, based in

hunting and gathering.



Exploring the Bantu tribal villages on the Dzanga-Sangha region:

A visit of the small villages Yandoumbé and Mossapoula located in the vicinity of Dzanga-

Sangha Reserve is the best way to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Bantu-speaking

tribal groups.



ORGANISING YOUR TRIP TO DZANGA-SANGHA RESERVE

From our offices in Douala, Cameroon we organise trips to Dzanga-Sangha Reserve all year

around. Please feel free to contact us at any time.