Salonga Wilderness Expedition
Kinshasa → Kinshasa
12 days
4.5 (6 traveler reviews)
Day by Day Itinerary
1
Day 1: Preparation
Detailed briefing and gear check in Kinshasa.
2
Day 2: Flight to Park
Private charter flight to Monkoto airstrip.
3
Day 3: River Entry
Start the journey into the park by motorized pirogue.
4
Day 4: Deep Forest Camp
Setting up base camp in a remote sector of the park.
5
Day 5: Bonobo Search
Tracking wild bonobos and other rare primates.
6
Day 6: Ornithology Days
Specialized walks for spotting the endemic Congo Peacock.
7
Day 7: River Navigation
Exploring the smaller tributaries for aquatic wildlife.
8
Day 8: Forest Ecology
Learning about the unique peatlands and forest carbon sinks.
9
Day 9: Ranger Life
Joining park rangers on a patrol to understand conservation challenges.
10
Day 10: Return to Base
Navigation back towards the park entrance.
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Day 11: Fly to Kinshasa
Charter flight back to the capital.
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Day 12: Departure
Final transfer to Maya-Maya airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation
- Professional Guide