Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Odzala Kokoua National Park Tours and Experiences ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/blog/) - [What Makes a Gorilla Charge?](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/tips/what-makes-a-gorilla-charge/) - A gorilla charge can be frightening and unexpected, yet understanding what triggers this behaviour is crucial for anyone venturing into their natural habitat. While gorillas are generally peaceful creatures, certain circumstances can lead them to act aggressively, often to protect themselves or their group. The charge itself is not always a sign of an immediate - [Republic of Congo: Up To Two Gorillas Killed for Bushmeat Trade Each Week](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/news/congo-up-to-two-gorillas-killed-for-bushmeat-trade-each-week/) - In the Kouilou region of the Republic of Congo, up to two gorillas are being killed each week, an undercover investigation by the conservation group Endangered Species International has revealed, exposing the scale of gorilla poaching in the country. This story was given world audience by the BBC Earth News portal. It is reproduced here - [Project to Apply the Law on Fauna : First Annual Report](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/news/project-to-apply-the-law-on-fauna-first-annual-report/) - Here are the first results for PALF (Project to Apply the law on Fauna), a successful project developed by The Aspinall and Foundation and WCS in Republic of Congo Investigations 266 investigative missions of varying duration were carried out across Brazzaville’s seven departments. Operations 17 operations carried out across Brazzaville’s departments resulted in the interception - [The Story of Congo Conservation Company (CCC)](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/news/the-story-of-congo-conservation-company/) - In Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), close to the geographical “Heart of Africa“, lies a near-mythical place of astounding biodiversity. The Congo Basin is a place few people have ever had the chance to visit. The communities of the Congo Basin have a deep affinity for the land, as well as its inhabitants, and searched - [Seasonal Sightings in Odzala Kokoua](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/news/seasonal-sightings-in-odzala-kokoua/) - I spent an incredible year at Odzala Discovery Camps. I feel privileged to have had this opportunity to spend quality time in the Congo Basin, sharing all its splendours with, not only guests, but also fellow guides. A rainforest is a place that keeps you on your toes. Animal sightings do not come as easy - [Western Lowland vs Mountain Gorillas](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/tips/western-lowland-vs-mountain-gorillas/) - Many of our guests have previously encountered mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda. There are several key differences between the two species, which means that the tracking and viewing experience at Odzala-Kokoua National Park differs from mountain gorilla trekking. Western Lowland Gorillas Mountain Gorillas Genus species subspecies: Gorilla gorilla gorilla Gorilla beringei beringei Estimated numbers: - [Update on the Lossi Gorilla Studay and Future Sanctuary of Gorillas](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/news/update-on-the-lossi-gorilla-studay-and-future-sanctuary-of-gorillas/) - Although the civil war, which broke out in early June 1997, was limited primarily to the capital city Brazzaville and neighboring districts, most of the ECOFAC field staff was evacuated. At this writing, research at the Lossi Forest (North Congo) continues for the 3rd year focusing on the ecology and behaviour of western lowland gorillas. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/) - A Complete Guide to Odzala Kokoua National Park, a great home to the western lowland gorillas. This travel guide offers all the information you need to plan a gorilla trek in Congo. From this resource, find out the interesting things to see, things to do, inspiring tours to see the great apes in the wild. - [Gorilla Trekking](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/gorilla-trekking/) - Gorilla Trekking in Odzala Kokoua National Park is the result of a structured habituation program initiated in 2011 by Mbeli Bai Study and WCS research teams. - [Gorillas](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/gorillas/) - There are two species of gorilla found in Africa: the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) and the Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei). The Eastern Gorilla consists of two subspecies: the well-known Mountain Gorilla (G. b. beringei) of Bwindi and Virunga Forests of Uganda and Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Eastern Lowland Gorilla (G. - [Conservation](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/conservation/) - Rainforests all over the world are under dramatically increasing threat not just from local slash and burn agriculture and development, but far more significantly from industrial logging that exploits these natural resources for the developed world at levels that simply are not sustainable and which affect us all. Africa’s Congo Basin – the world’s second - [Best Time to Visit](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/travel-planner/best-time-to-visit/) - Odzala-Kokoua experiences two distinct dry periods and two wet phases each year. Rainfall and ground saturation directly affect access, trail conditions, and wildlife patterns. While the park remains open year-round, the quality of activities and logistical reliability vary by month. Dry Season 1: June to September This is the main dry period and the most - [Travel Planner](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/travel-planner/) - Plan your trip to Odzala-Kokoua National Park. - [Accommodation](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/accommodation/) - The only legally operating accommodation provider in Odzala-Kokoua is the Congo Conservation Company (CCC). It manages a closed-circuit system of three camps: Ngaga Camp, Lango Camp, and Mboko Camp. These camps are integrated into a circuit-based safari model with pre-set routing and sequencing. Each is designed to give access to distinct ecological zones and wildlife - [Diversity](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/park-information/diversity/) - Odzala is blessed with numerous habitats, which range from dense primary forest to forest fringe, savannah, wide, languid rivers and forest bais and salines. As a result, species diversity is high and the rivers and bais in particular allow the ‘green curtain’ of the forest to be pulled back and allow our guests an insight - [Landscape](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/park-information/landscape/) - Landscapes and Ecosystems Odzala-Kokoua National Park spans multiple biogeographic zones that together support regionally significant ecological processes. Its location within the western Congo Basin enables high vegetative stratification and hydrological variability. This internal diversity is what underpins species richness and spatial heterogeneity. 1. Forest Systems Approximately 70 percent of the park is covered by moist - [Park Information](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/park-information/) - Odzala-Kokoua National Park lies in the northwestern quadrant of the Republic of the Congo. It spans over 13,500 square kilometers of equatorial rainforest within the greater Congo Basin. The park lies within the administrative boundaries of Cuvette-Ouest and was first designated as a protected area in 1935. Its ecological profile includes Marantaceae forests, saline forest - [Getting There](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/park-information/getting-there/) - Where is Odzala-Kokoua National Park? Odzala-Kokoua is located in the Cuvette-Ouest Department, in the northwestern quadrant of the Republic of the Congo. Its boundaries begin approximately 320 kilometers north of Brazzaville and extend toward the Gabonese border. The park lies within the equatorial rainforest belt that forms the western section of the Congo Basin. The - [Discovery Camps](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/accommodation/discovery-camps/) - Culture Both our camps have been designed as eco-havens within this remote rainforest. Its subtle conceptual design – inspired by the local forest dwelling cultures including B'Aka Pygmy groups – incorporates both form and function ensuring the camp is a sanctuary within the forest where our guests are able to reflect and relax after gorilla - [Community](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/conservation/community/) - As always in Africa and the world, it is critical that some element of local development takes place; that people can secure employment and raise their living standards and that governments can deliver services to citizens. If we do not provide an alternative source of employment as well as a grassroots presence that protects remaining - [Birds](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/birds/) - Nearly 450 species of birds have been recorded in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, with more than 300 of these known to breed there, making Odzala one of BirdLife International’s Important Bird Areas and perhaps the richest forest block in west-central Africa for birds. The diverse array of pristine habitats is the reason for such high - [Mammals](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/mammals/) - Viewing of birds and mammals in tropical forests anywhere in the world can be challenging. The dense environment and slow-going through the undergrowth means that a skilled guide with a comprehensive knowledge of behaviour and calls is essential to get the best sightings. Below are a few of the key species likely to be encountered - [Other Primates](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/other-primates/) - While many of our guests will no doubt be attracted principally by the opportunity to observe Western Lowland Gorillas, this giant ape which shares more than 97% of its DNA with humans is not the only inhabitant of the forest and its bais. Below are short descriptions of some of the other 11 primate species - [Things to See](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/) - There are several things to see in the Odzala National Park of the Republic of Congo. - [Gorilla Research](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/gorillas/gorilla-research/) - Research efforts here are overseen by Dr Magda Bermejo of the University of Barcelona and her partner, German Illera. Magda and German have focused their research on this gorilla species in northern Congo (Brazzaville) for the past 15 years, first in the Lossi area where they pioneered the successful habituation of Western Lowland Gorillas, and - [Gorilla Families](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-see/gorillas/gorilla-families/) - Of the identified groups of Western Lowland Gorillas in the Ndzehi Forest around Ngaga Camp, three are the focus of habituation and research efforts: the Neptuno Group (~16 individuals) and the Jupiter Group (~25 individuals). These groups are named for the enormous and intimidating silverback males which lead and protect them. The two silverbacks, whilst - [Things to Do](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/things-to-do/) - Daily excursions from our two camps are designed to offer the widest possible range of habitats, species and experiences during your stay. Whilst the main focus at Ngaga Camp is the tracking of gorillas and gorilla research, Lango Camp offers a completely different range of experiences. Some of the activities that are on offer: • - [Republic of Congo](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/republic-of-congo/) - The Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) is a surprising central African gem with seemingly endless pristine tropical forest and fingers of moist savannah covering its interior. Covering an area of almost 342 000 square kilometres, it holds a population of a mere 4 million people, of which 70% live in the south-west in the urban centres - [African Parks](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/african-parks/) - The Odzala Kokoua National Park is managed by African Parks, a non-profit organisation that takes total responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. African Parks signed a 25-year mandate for the management of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in November 2010. In terms of the agreement, an ## Categories - [News](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/category/news/) - [Tips](https://www.odzala-kokoua.com/category/tips/)