Day 1 – Arrival in Brazzaville
- Arrival at Maya-Maya International Airport
- Hotel transfer (riverfront preferred)
- Afternoon walk along the Congo River corniche
- Visit Poto-Poto art district
- Briefing with local guide (river safety + forest conditions)
Day 2 – Congo River Exploration
- Morning private boat excursion
- Cruise along river islands
- Visit small fishing communities
- See wooden pirogues, sandbanks, river birds
- Stop on a river island for picnic lunch
Day 3 – Brazzaville → Ouesso (Northern Congo)
- Morning domestic flight (1.5–2 hrs) to Ouesso
- Ouesso is gateway to Congo’s northern rainforest
- Transfer to simple guesthouse or expedition lodge
- Walk through town market (timber town atmosphere)
Day 4 – Ouesso → Sangha River Region
Travel by 4×4 and/or motorized pirogue along the Sangha River.
- Enter deeper rainforest region
- Pass logging tracks and villages
- Arrive at remote river camp
Day 5 – Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
Early start into one of Central Africa’s most pristine forests.
- Guided forest walk with trackers
- Possible sightings:
- Forest elephants
- Western lowland gorillas (rare here without habituation permits)
- Chimpanzees
- Red colobus monkeys
- Visit forest clearing (“baï”) if accessible
Day 6 – Deep Forest Exploration
- Longer trekking day (4–6 hrs total walking)
- Learn tracking techniques
- Study medicinal plants & forest ecology
- Birdwatching (hornbills, turacos)
Humidity high — pace is slow.
Evening: Campfire with guides.
Day 7 – Ba’Aka Cultural Experience
Visit a Ba’Aka (forest peoples) community with arranged guide.
Activities may include:
- Demonstration of traditional hunting tools
- Forest gathering walk
- Traditional polyphonic singing
- Discussion about forest conservation
Day 8 – Return to Ouesso → Flight to Brazzaville
- Morning boat transfer back
- Flight to Brazzaville
- Comfortable hotel night
This day feels like returning to civilization.
Day 9 – Les Cataractes Region (Optional Excursion)
Day trip south of Brazzaville toward rapids region.
- Scenic drive (2–3 hrs)
- Explore rocky river landscapes
- Short hikes and photography
- Picnic by river
Alternative: Relaxation day in Brazzaville.
Day 10 – Departure
●Airport transfer.