Wildlife & Baka Pygmies: One Week in the Ngoyla and Dja Reserves
This one week long expedition developed to bring 'accessible proximity' to the prominent Dja and Ngoyla Faunal Reserves for you. Both reserves are considered to be true wildernesses, far away from modern civilization. The expedition starts in the Ngoyla Faunal Reserve with two-days long wildlife spotting; and then continues in the Dja Faunal Reserve targeting its inhabitants and natural wonders. Our guests will get to know the Baka pygmies' traditional life, meet wildlife up close, and climb above the luxuriant green rainforest on Petit Rocher rock cathedral. Well experienced rangers will secure our campsites during the nights that will be spent in the forest, so no extra skills would be required, beyond courage... The difficulty of the expedition is moderate; however, perseverance is required to complete the 7-days of this amazing adventure.
ItineraryDay 1: Yaoundé - Ngoyla Faunal ReserveStop At: Ngoyla Faunal Reserve, Ngoila Cameroon
We will depart from Yaoundé early in the morning. Our first stop will be the 'Sacred Forest' of the Baka people. It is a special place; every visitor must leave all bad things behind in physical reality (which can injure others), and all bad things from their hearts. According to the Bakaa beliefs the sacred forest is a forbidden place for bad spirits, and it cleans our heart. Our arrival to the Ngoyla Faunal Reserve is due to late afternoon.
Duration: 18 hours
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in tents.
Day 2: Ngoyla Faunal Reserve, Mbango BaiStop At: Ngoyla Faunal Reserve, Ngoila Cameroon
The program will be wildlife spotting the whole day from hides. The bai (natural forest clearance) is frequently visited by rainforest animals, including Congo forest megafauna, such as gorillas, forest buffaloes, forest elephants, among others...
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in tents.
Day 3: Ngoyla Faunal Reserve, Namodomo BaiStop At: Ngoyla Faunal Reserve, Ngoila Cameroon
We will spend this day at the much larger Namodomo Bai. It has a larger open area, more complex vegetation structure, and attracts smaller but interesting species (mammals, birds, etc.). Wildlife spotting will take place until afternoon, and then we return to the only service road at the border of the reserve, where a 4WD car will pick us up. We will arrive in Ngoyla village by night.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in Ngoyla.
Day 4: Dja Faunal Reserve, Baka pygmy settlementStop At: Dja Faunal Reserve, Somalomo Cameroon
We will start our expedition from Somolamo in the morning, and we will join a traditional Baka pygmy community, deep in the forest. We will spend the whole day with them, in order to take valuable insight into their culture and traditional life.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in tents.
Day 5: Dja Faunal Reserve, Petit RocherStop At: Dja Faunal Reserve, Somalomo Cameroon
We will continue our expedition, in order to reach the Petit Rocher rock formation, focusing on the wonders of nature. Our target, the Petit Rocher, is a huge 'rock cathedral', which abruptly rises above the surrounding forested landscape providing a breathtaking view to the endless rainforest around us. We will spend the night on the Petit Rocher...
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in tents.
Day 6: Dja Faunal Reserve - LomiéStop At: Lomie, Cameroon
We will return from Petit Rocher to Somolamo village, and then go to Lomié by 4WD car. We will cross the Dja river by a ferry.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Sleeping in Lomié.
Day 7: Lomié - YaoundéStop At: Yaounde, Yaounde, Centre Region
We will leave Lomié in the morning, after a good sleep in bed. We will arrive at Yaoundé by late afternoon/evening.
Duration: 18 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
06:00 AM
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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