Bonobo Kingdom Expedition – Salonga Rainforest Safari (UNESCO Congo Basin)
Experience OverviewHidden in the heart of the Congo Basin, Salonga National Park is one of the last remaining untouched tropical wilderness areas on the planet.Recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, Salonga protects one of the most intact rainforest ecosystems in Central Africa. Covering more than 33,350 km², the park is larger than many European countries and is the largest protected tropical forest in Africa.Nearly 95% of the park is covered in dense rainforest, intersected by rivers, swamps, and remote gallery forests that remain largely unexplored.This expedition immerses travelers in the biodiversity of the Congo Basin where they can encounter bonobos, rare primates, forest elephants, and countless species of birds, reptiles, insects, and amphibians.Few places on Earth offer such an authentic wilderness experience.Wildlife HighlightsSalonga National Park is home to extraordinary biodiversity.Travelers may encounter:Great Apes• Bonobos (potentially up to 40% of the global population)Primates• Golden-bellied mangabey• Thollon’s red colobus• Angola pied colobus• Allen’s swamp monkey• De Brazza’s monkey• Black mangabeyLarge mammals• Forest elephants• Leopards• Bongo antelope• Giant pangolins• Hippopotamus• DuikersBirdlife• Congo peacock (found only in Congo Basin forests)• hornbills• palm-nut vulturesReptiles and amphibians• slender-snouted crocodile• diverse rainforest snakes• numerous amphibian speciesMore than:• 51 mammal species• 223 bird species• 152 fish specieshave already been documented in the park, with many more still being discovered.Landscapes You Will ExploreSalonga lies south of the Congo River in the heart of the Congo Basin.The park features:• vast equatorial rainforest• swamp forests and wetlands• gallery forests along rivers• river channels and streams• patches of savannah• seasonal flooded forest ecosystemsThousands of kilometers of waterways run through Salonga, feeding into the Congo River system and helping regulate climate…
- Цена от
- $6184
- Длительность
- 7 days
- Место
- Eire, Republic of the Congo
Что включено
- Included : • 5 nights eco-lodge or expedition camp accommodation
- • all meals during the expedition
- • airport pickup and drop-off
- • river transport and local transfers
- • professional Congolese guides and trackers
- • guided rainforest exploration
- • wildlife observation excursions
- • conservation education sessions
- • park entrance fees
- • 24/7 in-country support
- Not included : • international flights
- • visa fees
- • travel insurance
- • personal expenses
- • alcoholic beverages
- • tips for guides and drivers
- • optional activities not included in the itinerary
Место встречи
- Hotel pickup is provided.
