{"title":"Odzala Kokoua National Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eOdzala Kokoua National Park\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lango-lodge-28942","title":"Lango Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLango Baï, a natural, swampy clearing in the forest with large deposits of minerals, holds a magnetic attraction for huge flocks of African green pigeons and African grey parrots, as well as for herds of forest buffalo by day and forest elephants by night. For bird watchers it offers excellent opportunities to watch forest birds, which curiously are not particularly wary of humans walking 3-4 m above ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLango Lodge’s six guest chalets have been strategically placed on the edge of Lango Baï with views out onto the open baï, one of the most arresting views of any camp in Africa. The chalets are constructed from natural materials such as locally woven raffia palm panels and stand on stilts above the ground. Complete with mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms with hot shower and flush toilet, the chalets boast an elevated 360° wraparound walkway with views of the forest and sprawling baï.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote areas in Africa are under threat and need to be commercially viable in order to be protected and Kamba African Rainforest Experiences is taking an innovative approach to pioneering eco-tourism in the Congo Basin. The aim is to be a conservation actor by providing added value to the Odzala-Kokoua National Parkthrough the development of tourism, and every visit counts. Today, Kamba African Rainforest Experiences are gaining fast traction with travellers who visit the pristine Congo Basin to experience the dense population of western lowland gorillas, herds of rare forest elephants, shy bongo, and many more species through a 7-night, 10-night, or 11-night Kamba Journey combining Ngaga Lodge, Lango Lodge, and Mboko Lodge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLango Baï is home to Lango Lodge, situated in a natural, swampy clearing of forest with large deposits of minerals - a magnetic attraction for huge flocks of African green pigeons and African grey parrots, as well as for herds of forest buffalo by day and forest elephants by night. The six guest chalets have been strategically placed on the edge of Lango Baï with views out onto the open baï, one of the most arresting views of any camp in Africa. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLango Lodge’s six guest chalets have been strategically placed on the edge of Lango Baï with views out onto the open baï. The chalets are constructed from natural materials such as locally woven raffia palm panels and stand on stilts above the ground. Complete with mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms with hot shower and flush toilet, the chalets boast an elevated 360° wraparound walkway with views of the forest and sprawling baï.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761669308475,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/28942_2Fod7da01.jpg?v=1783584835"},{"product_id":"mboko-lodge-76492","title":"Mboko Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA visit to the Congo Basin is a transformational journey into one of the wildest, most isolated, most remote places on the planet. A rainforest second in size only to the Amazon, the Congo is home to more than 400 species of mammals — including the critically endangered Western Lowland Gorilla — 1,000 bird species, 10,000 plant species… and scarcely any outside visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKamba African Rainforest Experiences (formerly Congo Conservation Co.) operates three lodges in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, creating authentic and deeply personal immersions within a pristine and fragile ecosystem through our signature Kamba Journeys. Our lodges are the only private concessions granted inside the Republic of Congo’s immeasurable national parks, providing a fortunate few with the chance to truly immerse in one of Africa’s last pristine ecosystems. Connecting our various lodges is easy and our Journeys provide guests with safe, stress-free, and enriching ways to follow the footsteps of the great explorers in the Congo Basin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMboko Lodge is the home of adventure. The experiences here are a combination of walking, boating and kayaking through some of the Congo Basin’s most beautiful habitats. Explore the Lekoli River by drifting along its winding causeway in a kayak or head upstream in a motorboat to delve deeper into the forests on foot or explore baïs further afield. Travellers spending time at Mboko are spoiled for choice with how to spend their days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequent visitors to Mboko include herds of forest buffalo and the elusive forest elephant. From the elevated dining room, gaze on as the buffalo enjoy a breakfast of their own in the morning mist of the savanna. In the evening, look out into the twilight in search of fireflies and late at night, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a spotted hyena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMboko's 6 guest chalets extend along the banks of a free-flowing tributary of the Lekoli River. Mboko Lodge gives a sense of the scale of Odzala-Kokoua National Park while allowing you to focus on some of the smaller details: colourful flowers and migratory butterflies (depending on the season) can be seen in profusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreath-taking views abound at the interface between tropical rainforest, waterways and grassland savanna, where hundreds of towering termite mounds create an otherworldly experience. The spacious chalets are are dotted amongst the trees lining the Lekoli River offering a private deck with seating area and view of either the forest or river, a spacious interior with double or twin bed configuration, en-suite bathroom with hot shower and flush toilet, mosquito net, and environmentally friendly soaps and shampoos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dining room, lounge and bar area looks out upon the wide-open grasslands with the star deck and fire pit an extension of these spacious living areas. Unwind after a day spent walking through the various biomes while watching the sun set over the equatorial jungle or as lightning dances along the horizon.. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMboko Lodge affords spectacular star-viewing opportunities before falling asleep to the sounds of life-giving water flowing past each chalet on its way to meet the Congo River, a haven of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet at the intersection of savanna, forest, and river, Mboko Lodge provides a front-row seat to the staggering diversity of the Congolese ecosystem. Hyena prowl across open grasslands while monkeys tussle in the trees. Nearby waterways beckon with the promise of mesmerizing beauty and rare wildlife sightings. Every day at Mboko brings a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMboko features spacious, canvas-sided bungalows tucked away under the trees along the banks of a babbling brook, and a dining and lounge pavilion with commanding views over plains dotted with cathedral-like termite mounds. Dine on exquisitely prepared cuisine as thunderstorms dance along the horizon, or retreat to your porch and embrace the tranquility of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMboko Lodge is located in the southern half of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo, midway between Kamba’s private airstrip and the Lekoli River boat launch — departure point for explorations by kayak or motor cruiser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761669865531,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/76492_2Fodzala_-_copyright_scott_ramsay_-_www.lovewildafrica.com-22.jpg?v=1783584835"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/place-odzala-kokoua-national-park.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}