democratic republic of congo
EQUATOR PROVINCE EXPLORER
Travel to the steaming jungles of the Congo to meet local communities, trek through tropical rainforest, travel by dugout canoes and explore the daunting metropolis that is Kinshasa. Undiscovered Destinations' Equator Explorer trip will be an unforgettable adventure.
Visit a bonobo (pygmy chimp) orphanage and soak up the vibrant Congolese culture at the fishing village of Kinkole on the banks of the mighty Congo River.
Don't miss this incredible trip to the giant heart of Africa with Undiscovered Destinations. Private departures of any group size at any time of the year.
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Price Guide
Price is GBP 2,690 per person which includes:
- accommodation
- all guides, park / entrance fees
- meals
- transportation
- domestic flights.
Highlights
- Experiencing vibrant local culture in remote villages
- Trekking through virgin rainforest
- Getting up close to pygmy chimpanzees
Activities
- canoe trips
- rainforest trek
- visiting the bonobo (pygmy chimpanze) orphanage
- visits to local craftsman's workshops
When
Start Date
Saturday, September 17, 2011
End Date
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Difficulty
Easy
Hard
You will LOVE!
- being one of few travellers here
- following in the footsteps of Stanley and Dr Livingston
- meeting the region's original inhabitants: the pygmies
- encountering firsthand the threatened bonobo (pygmy chimpanzee) that only reside south of the Congo river in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- meeting your long-lost family: the bonobo are human’s closest relative
You might NOT LIKE!
- the country's volatile past...and present
- seeing amazing creatures that are disapearing, fast
- the lack of infrastructure - there are few creature comforts here
- petty theft and corruption are endemic in DRC
- the local domestic airlines