
Ngaga Camp
Mbomo, Congo
- Forest
- Waterside
- Wildlife
- Birdwatching
- Hiking
A gorilla’s paradise in the Congo rainforest
Ngaga Camp, located just outside the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse protected areas, offers the rare opportunity to track and observe the endangered western lowland gorillas plus a unique stay, as the camp consists of six thatched chalets, built on stilts among the trees. Each chalet has a private deck with views over the forest canopy, home to birds and monkeys. There is a star deck and fire pit for communal evening gatherings, and a natural swimming spot on the Ngaga Stream below the camp.
The gorilla tracking experience is led by expert guides and researchers from the Congo Conservation Company. Besides gorillas, there are birding walks, night walks, and village visits. You can also visit other camps in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, such as Lango Camp and Mboko Camp, which offer different experiences such as canoeing, kayaking, river cruises and savanna safaris.
Sustainability
Climate & conservation
- Supports the protection of Odzala-Kokoua National Park
- Ecosystem preservation / wildlife protection, The primary guest activity is tracking endangered western lowland gorillas, led by expert guides and researchers from the Congo Conservation Company.
- Six thatched chalets on stilts to minimise the forest footprint
- Low-impact transport and activities, Activities are primarily on foot and low-impact, including guided gorilla tracking, birding walks and night walks in the forest.
Community & culture
- Partnering with Congo Conservation Company researchers
- Facilitating respectful visits to a local village
Commercial
- Revenue funds conservation and research in Odzala-Kokoua National Park
In brief
- Price bracket
- ££££
- Type of property
- Lodge
- No. of rooms
- 6 rooms
- Max guests per room
- Six chalets, mostly for 2 (double/twin); camp capacity up to 12
- Facilities
- Bar, Restaurant, Tours desk, Garden
- Activities
- Gorilla tracking, Birdwatching, Night walks, Village visits, Swimming
- Setting
- Rainforest · River
Kids
Minimum age 15; the camp can only be booked as part of a wider trip including Lango and/or Mboko Camps
Accessibility
Accessed via a long flight of wooden steps up to the raised main building; rooms are on stilts with wraparound decks, not step-free or suited to limited mobility
Mbomo, Congo
Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night