ECOTOURISM AND ADVENTURE TOURISM: FOREST OF NORTHEN CONGO
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With CTH, you may discover:
- Ouesso, its surroundings and walk in the forest
- Visit of the Nouabalé-Ndoki park (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffaloes, etc.)
- Visit to Odzala Park (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffaloes, etc.)
- Visit of Lobéké and Dzanga-Sangha park in Cameroon and CAR (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffaloes, etc.)
- Expeditions and explorations in the forest (Lac Télé)
- Meeting of indigenous communities.
CTH015-OUESSO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Duration: 5-7 days, including the Nature option of the tour
CTH015
OUESSO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS:
FOREST WALK, FISHING, AND AMATEUR OR TRADITIONAL HUNTING
LIFE WITH THE NATIVE PEOPLE
Let yourself be seduced by the magnificent landscapes of the banks of the Sangha River.
Observe, film, photograph the fauna and flora, the scenes of life on the river, in the camps and villages.
Walk in the heart of the tropical rainforest around the villages.
Discover the life of the peoples of the forest of the Congo Basin.
Exchange with the inhabitants (on market places, during evenings of folk dances and tales of the forest).
Do not miss the ‘'Beka’’ (initiation festival by traditional circumcision) ceremony.
Games, swimming on sandbanks.
Amateur or traditional fishing and hunting
Options:
2-day expedition to the Ndoki camp, located further north, in the heart of the rainforest on the banks of the Ndoki river. Trip in a 4x4 vehicle, and on the spot, great hike in the forest to go see the elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, buffaloes, bongos, sitatungas, leopards etc... where to follow in the footsteps of Franceschi and his friends ‘“in Congo up to the neck’’
Visit of the parks of Nouabalé-Ndoki, Odzala-Kokoua and the border parks of Cameroon (Lobeke) and in Centre African Republic (Dzanga-Sangha).
Stay in a village of African huts on the banks of the Sangha River. For families, students, adventurers, and those wishing to discover and live peacefully in the heart of the African jungle for a complete change of scenery, in complete safety, in the very hospitable lands of the Bantu and Pygmies of the far north of Congo.
- Be captivated by the magnificent landscapes along the banks of the Sangha River.
- Observe, film, and photograph the flora and fauna, and scenes of life on the river.
- Walk and stroll in the heart of the tropical rainforest around the villages.
- Discover the life of the peoples of the Congo Basin forest.
- Interact with the locals (in market squares, during folk dance evenings, and forest storytelling).
- Don't miss the Beka ceremony (a traditional circumcision initiation festival).
- Games and swimming on sandbanks.
-Amateur or traditional fishing and hunting
Options
2-day expedition to the Ndoki camp, located in the heart of the tropical forest on the banks of the Ndoki river. Journey by 4x4 vehicle, and on site, long hike in the forest to see elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, buffaloes, bongos, sitatungas, leopards etc… or follow in the footsteps of Franceschi and his friends “up to the neck in Congo”
Visit to the parks of Nouabalé-Ndoki, Odzala-Kokoua and the border parks of Cameroon and the CAR.
CTH016-DISCOVERY OF THE SANGHA-CONGO BASIN
Duration: 8 days
CTH016
DISCOVERY OF THE SANGHA-CONGO BASIN
11:00 departure by plane from Brazzaville Maya-Maya Airport
- Arrival Ouesso 12:30. Transfer to the hotel
- 1:30 PM lunch at the hotel
- 3:00 PM visit of the site of Mbirou, a vestige of the great war.
- 17:00 return to the hotel, dinner and night.
Day 2:
07h00 breakfast
- 08h00 boarding on a motorized canoe at 40HP for an excursion to Ngombé. Visit of the sawmill. Lunch on site
- 3:00 PM the excursion continues to Pokola
- Arrival at 4:00 PM. Check-in at the inn. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3:
07h00 breakfast. Visit of the sawmill of Pokola. Agro-pastoral experience, charcoal power plant. Lunch on site at 13:00.
- 14h30 return to Ouesso; arrival at 16h30. Visit of Maboko, the natural border between Congo/Cameroon on the Ngoko.
- Return to the hotel. Dinner and night
Day 4:
06h00 breakfast. Departure for Liouesso – two hours of driving. Possibility to visit the Lengoué falls and the hydroelectric dam. Meal on site/local menu.
- 14h00 return to Ouesso; arrival at 16h30. relax
- 19h00 dinner and night
Day 5:
06h00 breakfast.
- 07h00 departure for Souanké. Short visit or route to the locality of Sembé: indigenous peoples and fall of ......
- Lunch in Sembé before heading back to Souanké.
- Stop in Belle-Vue for a splendid view of Mount Nabemba at ... km from Souanké.
- Arrival in Souanké at 18:00. Inn – Dinner and night.
Day 6
: 06h00 breakfast.
- Very early departure for Yangadou/Hélène, enchanting view of Mount Nabemba.
- Cold meal on the way. Ntam = Cameroon border.
- Return to Souanké. Dinner and night
- Arrival in Ouesso 12:30. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 7:
06:00 breakfast
- Departure to/return to Ouesso.
- Arrival at 15:00. Relax at leisure
- Gastro dinner - Sangha with cultural entertainment featuring dances from our place: Deke, Kezz,
Mindjang, Djoboko, Ndjengouma etc.
Day 8:
06 to 07h00 shopping at the market.
- 07h30 breakfast
- 09h30 transfer to the airport
- Return to Brazzaville
Note :
This price includes: All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, mineral water, transport, transfer, accommodation, guides and visits
This price does not include: Alcoholic beverages, meal extras, souvenirs, tips and medication...
--PARKS AND RESERVES--
CTH018-NOUABALÉ-NDOKI PARK (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffalo, etc.)
Duration of the visit 10 days including the trip Brazzaville-Ouesso and return.
CTH018
NOUABALE NDOKI PARK
Curiosity: Fauna, Flora, Culture (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffalo, etc.)
Unprecedented visit to the Nouabale-Ndoki National Park
Day 1:
Arrival in Brazzaville, overnight at the hotel
Day 2:
Departure to Ouesso by plane, Arrival in Ouesso and boarding on motorized canoe or speedboat to Bomassa. Arrival in Bomassa late afternoon; walk to Wali Bai. Meal and overnight at the hostel.
Day 3:
Morning walk on the river Wali. We arrive at Wali-Bai to see the Bongos and the Buffaloes.
- Return to Camp Bomassa for breakfast.
- 10h00: Departure for the Ndoki campsite by 4x4. Possible meeting on the buffalo road,
elephants, hylocheres, bongos, gorillas, leopards. Arrival at the camp at Ndoki 10:30 AM. Walk towards Mbeli to reach around 1:00 PM. Installation and meals.
- 14:00 PM: 2 km walk to reach the Mbeli Bai to see the animals. The Bai is 2 km from the camp.
- 15:00 PM: climb on the suspended platform above the canopy. Photos. Meal and night at the camp.
Day 4:
08h00 - Foraging walk and random visit in the jungle.
- Return to the camp around 5:30 PM.
- Dinner and night
- Rest and night at the camp.
- Vision of gorillas in the morning and afternoon.
- Night at the camp.
- Return to Bomassa in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Breakfast, last visit to Wali River.
- Return to Bomassa and breakfast.
- Afternoon return to Ouesso.
- Overnight at CTH la Ouessoise Hotel.
- Return to Brazzaville in the afternoon.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10:
Visit of Brazzaville (the souvenir markets, Massengo sculpture workshop and the Poto-Poto School of Painting.
- Evening departure for Paris and end.
Note: The multiplication of visits to Bai increases the chances of seeing gorillas. This tour presents options of 14 days, 21 days and a large expedition of 4 weeks. These options will take you to the depths of the Park’s jungle:
• Dede + Goualougo + Mokole (14 days).
• Mbeli-Dede + Goualogo (21 days)
• Mbeli-Mabale (heart of the Ndoki) (4 weeks).
CTH017-UNUSUAL ADVENTURE (NDOKI - DJAKA - TERRE DES KABOUNGAS) (EXPLORATION)
CTH017
UNUSUAL ADVENTURE (NDOKI - DJAKA - TERRE DES KABOUNGAS) (EXPLORATION)In the heart of the virgin forest of the North Congo, we take you on a unique adventure: you will discover all the riches of the fauna and flora of the forest of the Congo basin.
In a village of pygmies or bantu, on the banks of a river like the Ndoki and others, you will learn to live to the rhythm of legendary forest peoples who for generations have been transmitting their rites and customs in the deep silence of the forest, from generation to generation.
These men of our world, but different from us, will take you to observe the most mysterious and wild animals of the jungle. You will make unusual encounters with elephants, Bongos, monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees in their natural environment. You will climb trees to collect honey with the natives, you can learn about their hunting, fishing and gathering techniques or drink pure water from the vines during your excursions in the forest.
It is an extraordinary experience, an unusual expedition for lovers of nature and 21st century adventures.
Life in the forest (expedition, trekking...)
Exclusively walking on foot, sometimes in a non-motorized canoe. Swimming in rivers. Sleeping under tents or in local huts and huts. Cooking with wood fire, hunting meat or river fish, fresh and organic vegetables, rice, pasta, preserves, cheese and dessert with known and exotic fruits of our forest.
In the morning, coffee, tea milk, jam and cookies.
Walk in search of animals; snack between nine and ten o'clock. Stop if the native guides find a honey hive or a fishing or hunting place. During the stay in the forest, you can walk from 02 to 03 hours over a distance of 05 to 10 kilometers per day. Walks are sometimes done in difficult conditions: marshes, river to cross, closed forest to open with a machete etc. It is recommended to be physically fit.
We always choose to camp around a river, near a source of running and drinking water, but it is still necessary to plan for water purification fees.
Porters will take care of transporting your heavy bags and food while you take care of your cameras or video.
CTH20-MOADJIE-ODZALA ADVENTURE (NORTH)
Duration: 13 days maximum
CTH020
MOADJIE ODZALA ADVENTURE (NORTH)
Visit of the saline of Moadjie and stay in the park of Odzala.
Day 1:
Arrival in Brazzaville, hotel transfer,
City tour excursion and overnight at the hotel
Day 2:
Departure to Ouesso by local flight. Arrival in Ouesso at 10:30 am.
Day 3:
Departure by minibus or 4x4 vehicle to the village of Mielekouka. Small rest before starting the
walks in the forest towards Moadjie. Lunch on the way. Night in tents next to the saline. Exploration and visions of animals, from the saline.
Day 4:
8:30 AM visit to the saline of the gray parrots. There are hundreds. We join the Kokoua River to embark on a motorized canoe bound for Ekania Camp. Meal and dinner at the camp.
Day 5:
Breakfast; departure from Ekania in a dugout to Moba; picnic; saline visit Moba at the end of the day; meal; accommodation/camping accommodation under tents in Moba.
Day 6:
Breakfast; departure by canoe to Mboko; meal; installation and overnight at the campsite, at the confluent of Lekoli-Mambili.
Day 7:
Wake up very early in the morning; breakfast on the way; arrival in Mboko; Installation at Mboko camp; Meal and overnight on site. Alternately we continue on Mbomo, dinner and overnight on site.
Day 8:
Visit of the gorillas used to Ngaga; Light meal; Return in the late afternoon; Dinner and overnight in Mbomo/ Alternately visit of the saline of Lango.
Day 9:
Breakfast on the way and second visit to Ngaga or the Lango saltworks.
Day 10:
Return to Ouesso by motorized canoe on the Lekoli and the Mambbili. Recovery by the vehicle on RN2, in Yengo village, for Ouesso, arrival scheduled at 8 p.m. Or return by road to Makoua before and continue to Brazzaville by bus, arrival scheduled at 9 PM.
Day 11:
Arrival in Ouesso at 5:00 PM. Evening arrival. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12:
Breakfast, visit of the market of Ouesso. Local flight for the return to Brazzaville. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13:
Breakfast. Free time for souvenirs. Afternoon/ Evening, return flight.
This circuit can be extended by one day in case the journey to Ouesso is made by road.
Options: Visit of the Lobéké and Dzanga-Sangha park in Cameroon and in CAR (Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffaloes, etc.)
CTH019-ODZALA-KOKOUA PARK
Duration: 17 days maximum
CTH019
ODZALA-KOKOUA NATIONAL PARK
(Gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, bongos, buffalo, etc.)
Day 1 : Arrival at Brazzaville, transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Breakfast, transfer to the airport: Flyto Odzala; arrival to Mboko; meals; Saline visit
at the end of the afternoon; meals, night at Mboko.
Day 3 : Breakfast, departure for Moba by dugout pirogue (5H); settling at Moba Camp;
saline visit at the end of the afternoon; meals; night at Moba.
Day 4 : Visit of saline early in the morning, breaffast at Moba camp, saline visit around
Moba; night at Moba camp
Day 5 : Breakfast, departure by pirogue to Ekania (4h), settle at Ekania camp. Lunch;
pirogue on the Koukoua river, visit of the saline along the Koukoua; Dinner and
night at Ekania camp.
Day 6 : Breakfast, walking down to the Maya salines (3h). Visit of Central Maya, reach
northern Maya and game viewing; meals and night in the camp.
Day 7 : Visit of northern Maya saline early in the morning, breakfast. Walk around the
saline, lunch; return to Ekania camp (3h), dinner and night at Ekania Camp)
Day 8 : Breakfast, depart on pirogue to Moba; visit the saline of Moba towards the end of
the day; meals and camping at Moba.
Day 9 : Breakfast, visit of saline, departure for Mboko on pirogue and night in Mboko lodge.
Day 10: Breakfast, departure for Lengui-Lengui by a vehicle (01h30); Leave Lengui-Lengui
to Lossi (6h). Lossi camp; meals and night in Lossi.
Day 11 : Breakfast, gorillas’ viewing (morning and afternoon), night at Lossi.
Day 12 : Breakfast, another gorillas’ viewing (morning–afternoon), meals and night at Lossi.
Day 13 : Breakfast, walking to Lengui-Lengui and Mboko; (6h). Night in Mboko.
Day 14 : Day off at Mboko and visit the village.
Day 15: Visit Longo saline early in the morning; Breakfast at Mboko; walking in the
Savonna; lunch, sightseeing in a pirogue to Mbouebe in the afternoon. Dinner and
night at Mboko lodge.
Day 16 : Down the Mambili river in a pirogue to Yengo/Ouesso. Night in Yengo/Ouesso
Day 17: Fly from Ouesso to Brazzaville. Hotel day use and transfer to Maya-Maya airport in
the evening.
N.B.: Visible animals in salines are: Gorillas, elephants, chimapnzees, buffalos, parrots...
This programme can be shortened to 10 days.
CTH021-PARK OF PIKOUNDA-NTOKOU
Duration: At least 1 day
CTH021
PARK OF PIKOUNDA-NTOKOU
Visit the Pikounda-Ntokou park crossing it from west to east between the Lengoue, Likouala-Mossaka and Sangha rivers, on the Ouesso-Liouesso-Ntokou – Pikounda-Ikelemba-Pokola-Ouesso route. This circuit consists of exploring the Lengoue-Mambili forests and sharing and exchanging with local and indigenous populations.It will involve connecting to Ntokou to Pikounda via Matélé... Visiting the old swedish Evangelical mission in Republic of Congo.
--EXPEDITIONS AND EXPLORATIONS--
CTH022-EXPLORATION/EXPEDITION TO LAKE TELE
Duration: 10 days
CTH022
EXPLORATION/EXPEDITION TO LAKE TELE
- 10 days of contact with the Pygmies (indigenous people), crossing on foot and by canoe the densest forest, the most difficult and the most natural in Africa, this forest which is home to a large part of the famous peat bogs of the Congo basin.
Main curiosities:
Fauna (gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, buffaloes, bongos, leopards, hippopotamuses crocodiles...); culture (the knowledge of peoples «dancers of God»), flora (limba, sapeli, grey ebony, wenge, trees and medicinal herbs known to the indigenous populations and bantuans).
- This is an adventure and discovery product in the jungle of the Congo Basin.
- Get ready to photograph the large mammals of the tropical rainforest, not to mention many species of rare reptiles and birds.
- A trip into the deep forest, towards the mysterious Lake Télé, will make you discover the habitat of the 'last dinosaur in the Congo' (Legend).
This tour will take you on the Likouala with Herbs to Mossaka through the lower part of the Sangha. In Mossaka, the majestic Congo River opens up to you as far as Brazzaville with a stop at Mboka Léfini, Ngabé and the village of Mbé, former capital of the Kingdom of the Batéké where De Brazza signed with King Makoko the famous Treaty that placed his territories under French protectorate.
CTH023-LIOUESSO-NTOKOU-BRAZZAVILLE EXPEDITION
Duration: 3 days
CTH023
LIOUESSO-NTOKOU-BRAZZAVILLE EXPEDITION
Day 1:
Arrival in Ouesso. Lunch. Walk through the city. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2:
Breakfast. Departure for Liouesso. Preparation of the pirogues and start of the expedition.
- 3 days from Liouesso sailing on the Lengoué and lower Mambili rivers to the locality of Ntokou. Two stops are planned to explore the depths of the river forest before reaching Ntokou.
Two (2) days in this locality will be dedicated to share and experience the activities, traditions and culture of the local populations.
- On the 6th day you will leave Ntokou sailing on the river Likouala Mossaka to the small town of
Mossaka by the Congo River. Visit of the fishermen’s camps on the way.
- 1 day in Mossaka with night. Activities of the fishermen of this locality.
- 3 days from Mossaka to Brazzaville sailing on the Congo river. Stop at Ngabé/Mpouya with a visit to Mbé, capital of the Batekes kingdom where De Brazza signed with King Makoko the famous treaty that put Congo under protectorate before becoming a colony.
It takes 10 or 12 days on the rivers and the Congo River with full board to cover this circuit.
NB: Think about small fishing and/or amateur hunting equipment, bunk and/or bivouac.
All year.
CTH024- SANGHA-LIKOUALA-CONGO RIVER EXPEDITION
Duration: 16 days
CTH024
SANGHA-LIKOUALA-CONGO RIVERS EXPLORATION
Designed for those who want to fulfill their desire of discovering the safe, authentic, and remote equatorial rainforest through :
- Sailing on Likouala, Sangha and Congo rivers over 1400 km
- magnificant landscapes of the Congo’s countryside
- fascinating fauna and flora
- Exploring the equatorial virgin rainforest
- Living intensely with villages’ drums and rythms
- Exchanging with local people’s (Bantu and pygmies) rich traditions and culture
- Feeling the softness and caresses of African nature
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Day 1 : Welcome in Brazzaville. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and night.
Day 2 : Fly from Brazzaville to Ouesso. Lunch. Free afternoon. Dinner and night.
Day 3 : Breakfast and drive to Liouesso and prepare for the expedition.
Days 4-9 : Start the descent of river Lengoue in a ordinary pirogue down to join Mambili
river, Mossaka river and the town of Mossaka.
Days 10-15 : Leave Mossaka town to Mboka Lefini on Congo river for 5 days.
Days 16-18 : Leave Mboka Lefini to Brazzaville on Congo river in 5 days. The expedition
ends at Kintele tourist complex near Brazzaville.
N.B.: You are requested to bring your camping and your amateur fishing and
hunting equipments.
- 21 days on rivers from Liouesso to Kintele
- 16 days on rivers and 1 day on road when you break
at Mboka Lefini
CTH025-THE GREAT EXPEDITION: ESCARPMENT SOURCE MAMBILI - BRAZZAVILLE
Duration: To be defined
CTH025
THE GREAT EXPEDITION: ESCARPMENT SOURCE MAMBILI - BRAZZAVILLE
From Sembé through the forest to the escarpment and source of the Mambili River. Navigation by canoe from the upper Mambili and reach Odzala Park – Kokoua. Visit of the saltworks en route. Detour to Lango. Descent of the Mambili to the confluence of the Likouala-Mossaka River with stay and activities in Ntokou. Continuation of the navigation by pirogue towards the locality of Mossaka on the Congo River (activities). Final navigation on the river with visits from Ngabé, Mbé, before arriving in Brazzaville.
CTH026-EXPEDITION POKOLA – IBENGA/MOTABA - BRAZZAVILLE
Duration: To be defined
CTH026
EXPEDITION POKOLA – IBENGA/MOTABA - BRAZZAVILLE
For more details, please contact us
CTH027-ALIMA (CULTURE: KEBE-KEBE AND EKONGO DANCES) AND TRADITIONAL FISHING
Duration: 10 days
CTH027
ALIMA (CULTURE: KEBE-KEBE AND EKONGO DANCES) AND TRADITIONAL FISHING
Here it is a week stay in a village or in fishing or hunting camp.
Experience the traditional hunting or fishing with a local guide.
Day 1 : Arrival at Brazzaville
Transfer to hotel. Dinner and night.
Day 2 : Breakfast at 09:30. Departure for Ouesso. Arrival at Ouesso at 11:30. Lunch in
Ouesso. 14:00. Departure for Nganzinkolo, Leme or Konda village. Arrival at 18:00.
Dinner and night in tents or local house.
Day 3 to 8 : Multiple expeditions for hunting and alternate fishing arranged according to the
group’s interests. Fullboard.
Tents, huts and bivouacs. Hunting will rifles a local crossbow, with net. Fishing
with hooks; net, women traditional hunting and fishing parties (during the dry
season)
Day 9 : Return to Ouesso. Transfer to the airport and return to Brazzaville in the afternoon.
Dinner and night.
Day 10 : Visit of Brazzaville and its surroundings. In the evening fly back to retourn and the
end.
You will temporaly import your authorised rifle and ammunitions.
You are allowed to export your trophies:
Fish:
Game:
028-PROFESSIONAL FISHING IN MBINGA (CONGO RIVER)
Duration: To be defined
CTH028
PROFESSIONAL FISHING IN MBINGA (CONGO RIVER)
We are planning special sports fishing trips for you.
This fishery consists of catching the tiger fish, locally called the mbinga, in the waters of the Sangha or the Congo River.
The camp:
Located 12 km upstream from Brazzaville, its only access is the Congo River. It includes a large covered terrace serving as a bar, living rooms, dining room, 4 bungalows divided into two double bedrooms, air-conditioned with bathroom.
The place is exceptional, not only for its beauty, but also for its tranquility. The lush forest that borders the majestic Congo River will fascinate you.
Details and services:
Arrival of the fisherman on Monday or Thursday evening, by Air France flights. He is picked up at the foot of the plane’s bridge and taken to his hotel, where a full meal will be served. The next day, wake up at 5am and after a breakfast, departure by boat at 6:30am. The fishing will start after 1h10 of navigation and this until 12:30, scheduled arrival at the camp. The fisherman will be on full board every day of the week. Bait, local drinks and a snack will be provided on the boat in the morning. On the first evening, he will be able to admire local dances.
Are not included:
The plane ticket A/R
The visa that must be taken at the embassy of the country of residence Health and repatriation insurance
The drinks taken at the bar:
Drinks taken during the meal (except those that are included a quarter of wine or a soft drink and a bottle of water)
Rates:
Fishing formula
minimum 3 fishermen
3 fishermen in a boat ………………......... 2500 € per fisherman
4 fishermen in two boats ………………… 2400 € per fisherman
6 fishermen in two boats ................ 2250 € per fisherman
1 accompanying person ………………………......... 1200 € per fisherman
1 single fisherman coming during the same period as other fishermen and fishing alone in a boat 2750 €.
We remain at your entire disposal for any additional information, including possibly for other formulas or for longer stays.
This fishing consists of catching tiger fish, locally called mbinga, in the waters of the Sangha or the Congo River.