Wings over central africa
Kenya and the Congo Basin
Trip Summary
Enjoy a completely unique view of Africa in a ten day adventure that
links the best of a classic Kenyan safari with the beauty and mystery of
the central African rainforest. Begin in an intimate safari camp set in the
heart of some of the greatest predator country in Africa, in the northern
border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Here enjoy sweeping views
of Kenya’s famous savannas from camp, and join experienced guides
to explore diverse settings home to a staggering density of herbivores,
and equally prolific predators. Next, step into the Congo Basin’s verdant
rainforest which resonates with the chorus of African parrots and other
wildlife. Accompanied by experienced Ba’Aka (pygmy) trackers, you’ll
discover a hidden ecosystem home to rare habituated lowland gorillas,
forest elephants colored by a natural rainbow of clay, huge flocks of grey
parrots, and more.
Itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday • Nairobi, Kenya
On arrival in Nairobi from your international flight, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Lodging: House of Waine
Day 2 Thursday • Masai Mara, Kenya
Naturalist guides will meet you at the airstrip in four-wheel-drive
safari vehicles for your first game drive en-route to your traditional
East African tented camp. An afternoon game drive concludes with
sundowners on the Mara River. Lodging: Governors’ Camp
Details
10 Days/9 Nights
Price: From $8,580 per person,
double occupancy
Based on low season rates. Gorilla
tracking permits are $325 per person
per day. Guests must be 16 years or
older to track gorillas. Minimum 4
guests.
Departure Dates: Weekly every
Wednesday
To book or for further information
call Bushtracks at 1-800-995-8689
Highlights
Best of a Classic Kenya safari and
the Masai Mara
Explore Dzangha Sangha Ndoki
National Park’s pristine rainforest,
home to forest elephants, lowland
gorillas, and the Ba’Aka (traditional
hunter-gathers of the rainforest)
Dzanga Sangha operates as an
eco-tourism and research center
Days 3 - 4 Friday and Saturday • Masai Mara, Kenya
Start your day with an optional balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Take
morning and afternoon game drives in search resident animals along the
banks of the Mara River. Lodging: Governors’ Camp
Day 5 Sunday • Nairobi, Kenya
Return by scheduled charter to Nairobi and visit the AWF Conservation
Center. This evening visit the Daphne Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage
and Trust. Lodging: House of Waine
Day 6 Monday • Bayanga and Dzanga-Sangha Ndoki National Park,
Central African Republic
After arriving at Doli Lodge, enjoy sunset on the Sangha River in dugout
canoes (pirogues) before a festive welcome party followed by dinner at
the lodge. Lodging: Doli Lodge
Day 7 Tuesday • Dzanga-Sangha Ndoki National Park, Bai Hokou
Research Camp
From the Bai Hoku research camp, journey with a Ba’Aka pygmy tracker
and WWF researcher to search for the western lowland gorillas. The
opportunity to track Mangabeys is also available. Lodging: Doli Lodge
Day 8 Wednesday • Dzanga-Sangha Ndoki National Park
Visit to the Ba’Aka villages, where Ba’Aka people accompany you into the
heart of the forest for traditional hunting and gathering with nets and
baskets. Then observe a natural salt lick (bai) frequented by scores of
forest elephants. Lodging: Doli Lodge
Day 9 Thursday • Dzanga-Sangha Ndoki National Park and Bayanga
Return to the bai to observe the forest elephants in the morning light.
Learn about the extraction of palm wine. Get a glimpse of daily life in
Bayanga on a guided visit to this small fishing village. Lodging:
Doli Lodge
Day 10 Friday • International Flights Home
Your private charter flight will take you to Bangui Airport for a
commercial flight to Nairobi to connect with international flights home.
Tourism activities available in
Dzangha-Sangha National Park
include, gorilla trekking, observing
forest elephants and going for a ride
in a dug out canoe
Weekly departures every Wednesday