Central Africa's Best Kept Secret

See the forest elephants at the Bai

Observe 30-100 timid forest elephants in the wild from a platform at a clearing (saline) of Dzanga Bai in the jungles of the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve

Take part in gorilla tracking

Track a habituated group of western lowland gorillas in the Congo Basin at Bai Hokou in the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve

Experience net hunting with the BaAka Pygmees

Get to know the secret culture of the BaAka pygmies on a net hunting outing

Wildlife-filled rainforest

The Dzanga-Sangha reserve is over 4,000 km2 and filled with large mammals such as forest elephants

Extend the adventure on Bom Bom Island

Explore the island of Príncipe, where it is so easy to feel like the first ever explorer setting foot on the island. Or simply relax on the secluded beaches of the resort

Relax at Bom Bom Island Resort

Soothe your body and mind in a luxury bungalo of Bom Bom Island Resort, providing an ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, veranda with lounge suite

São Tomé & Príncipe, Islands of nature and culture in one

Visit the old city centre, the lively central market, the beautiful plantations (locally known as roças) to get a real feel of what São Tomé & Príncipe must have been like during the colonial era

Explore the country side of São Tomé

Visit the cacao plantation and find out how cacao is harvested and transformed on the island by local farmers

Enjoy staying at Omali Lodge Luxury Hotel

Omali lodge Luxury Hotel has 30 luxury suites, each with ensuite bath room, air-conditioning, satellite TV, Telephone, and mini-bar, and all facing the swimming pool

Track western lowland gorillas in the Congo Basin, the dense forests of the Akaka region and see elephants wandering in the lagoon in Loango National Park and spot the endemic birds on Príncipe island. The perfect destination for adventurous travellers who love nature! 

Central Africa's Best Kept Secret, 13-day itinerary

  • Full board accommodation in Dzanga-Sangha Reserve and Príncipe
  • Half board accommodation in São Tomé
  • All excursions and park fees in Dzanga-Sangha Reserve
  • All domestic flights during the programme
  • All local transfers during the programme


 

Trip summary Details
Destination Dzanga-Sangha Reserve, São Tomé and Príncipe
Duration 13 days
Departures 19 December 2011
Start / End Douala, Cameroon
Price Starting from € 6,184