Capacity: This expedition is limited to 20 guests
Dates: June 7 - June 18, 2009
Price per person: $14,980 double occupancy
Post-Trip Extension to Sao Tome Island: June 19 - June 21, 2009. Call for rates.
Price Includes: All private air in Africa; all accommodations, meals (as indicated by B,L,D in itinerary); drinking water (bottled water not always available), coffee and tea throughout the journey; local brand alcoholic beverages at group meals and functions, and where permitted by local law. All laundry, where available, at two night stays or more, excluding the tented camps; safari tours, and transfers as indicated in the itinerary; all entrance fees; services of a Bushtracks expedition leader; professional naturalists in each safari camp and lodge, and local tour guides; all gratuities; airport departure taxes in Africa; porterage of one soft-sided checked bag weighing no more than 26 lbs.; International Travel Insurance Medical Plan including medical evacuation insurance; trip bag and amenity kit.
Price Does Not Include: International airfare; personal expenses such as mini bar and room service charges; souvenirs and telephone/fax charges; excess baggage fees; travel and personal insurance, passport, visa and inoculation fees; extra tours, meals and activities not indicated in the itinerary.
Physical Requirements: This is an active expedition with easy to moderate hikes, sometimes on uneven terrain; all-day safari outings; and options for swimming and kayaking. Travelers must be in good health, have no limitations on physical mobility, and be able to cope in hot and humid conditions. The Loango Lodge and Lopé Hotel offer comfortable bungalows with private terraces, air-conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms. Langoué Bai Camp is accessible only via a two-hour hike, and provides basic tented accomodations. Due to the remote and intimate nature of this camp, the group will be split into two and alternate visits to Ivindo National Park and Lopé Reserve.
International Airfare: Bushtracks would be happy to assist you in making your air arrangements. Itineraries and prices will be supplied upon request.
Deposit and Final Payment: A 20% deposit per person, is due upon confirming your reservation. Final payment is due 14 weeks before departure, upon receipt of invoice, and is payable by check or credit card.
Dates, schedules, program details and prices, given in good faith, and based on information available and in force in April 2008, are subject to change.