Gabon, Gorillas, Rainforests and Reefs
The Congo Basin, Gabon and São Tomé Island - By Private Air
- Jun 01, 2009 - Jun 13, 2009
- Oct 28, 2009 - Nov 09, 2009
Trip Summary
See Africa's verdant rainforests and their enigmatic inhabitants on this unique air safari covering both forests and coastal ecosystems. In the Congo Basin's Dzanga-Ndoki National Park you'll spot forest elephants, monkeys and habituated lowland gorillas and witness the timeless way of the life of the BaAka Pygmies. Next enjoy Gabon, called "Africa's Eden" for its untouched rainforests, wildlife diversity and conservation efforts. Your last stop is tranquil São Tomé Island where you can relax on pristine beaches, stroll through the old city center or snorkel in some of the clearest waters on Africa's western coast.
Highlights
- See gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, buffaloes, and exotic birds in their own untouched habitat.
- Explore rainforests in Dzanga-Ndoki National Park with BaAka Pygmy trackers with visits to traditional BaAka villages.
- Visit a gorilla sanctuary on Evengué Island and meet the naturalists behind its efforts.
- Accompanied by expert guides, take walking safaris, boat and kayak excursions, and game drives in open four-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Relax at a beachside boutique hotel on São Tomé Island with easy access to pristine beaches, cultural attractions, snorkeling and boat excursions.