Congo

There is a place in the deep, wild heart of Africa that few travellers ever reach… A destination defined by rarity, where nature still rules completely on its own terms.

Discover Africa invites you to step into the Republic of Congo and the magnificent Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest rainforest, for a Congo safari – an African adventure that’s completely out of the ordinary. This is a journey of pure, profound immersion; it’s the chance to forge a connection with the wild at its most pristine.

Imagine the air: thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming orchids as you trek through the verdant forest, anticipation brimming with the thought of seeing gorillas in the wild. The only sound is the constant, evocative hum of the equatorial forest. Here, time slows down, allowing you to witness life in its most intricate form.

Discover Africa’s Congo safari tours are for the traveller who knows that true luxury is having the privilege of being a guest in a truly untouched world. A Congo luxury safari is defined by its intimate immersion – where you move on foot, witness raw life in forest clearings, and connect directly with nature’s deepest rhythms.

Your reward is encounters with critically endangered western lowland gorillas, watching the quiet majesty of forest elephants wading into mineral-rich clearings, and kayak expeditions down the winding Lekoli River, drifting past a vibrant world. During a gorilla safari to Congo, you’ll immerse yourself in one of Africa’s last great wildernesses to experience a true once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Get off the beaten path to experience the Congo’s wild heart through one of Discover Africa’s three Congo safari tours, all focusing on gorilla tracking and true unspoiled exploration.

Where Your Journey Unfolds: The Congo You’ll Discover

1. Ndzehi Concession (Ngaga Camp)

Ndzehi Concession is a deep, undisturbed forest – an area just outside Odzala-Kokoua National Park – home to several habituated western lowland gorilla families. During Congo gorilla safaris here, you’ll walk straight from your luxury forest retreat at Ngaga Camp and into their world, guided by world-class researchers and trackers who know the rhythms of the forest.

2. Odzala-Kokoua National Park (Lango & Mboko Camps)

Odzala-Kokoua is the true heart of the Congo Basin, a protected realm of swamps, rivers, and the iconic baïs (mineral-rich areas that attract wildlife). You’ll explore Lango Camp, positioned right on the edge of a great baï where forest elephants, buffalo, and bongo antelope gather. Further on, Mboko Camp offers a gentler pace where the rainforest opens up to meet the savannah, allowing for explorations by both foot and silent kayak along the Lekoli River during your safari in Congo.

3. Brazzaville: The Soulful Gateway

Your Congo safari begins in the vibrant capital, Brazzaville, set on the mighty Congo River. This is where you might encounter the legendary Sapeurs – men (and women) dedicated to the art of elegance – offering a unique, colourful slice of Congolese culture before your forest immersion.