Nkolandom Touristic Center
- Duration: 3 Days (approx.)
- Location: Yaounde
- Product code: djareserve
Dja Faunal Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest (526.000 ha) and best-protected rainforests in Africa! The reserve is almost entirely surrounded by the Dja River. The Dja Reserve is very well-known for the abundance of biodiversity it offers and a wide variety of animals including elephants, buffalo, and leopards! The forest has remained largely undisturbed and is an integral part of the Congo Basin.
Within the forest lives a group of Baka Pygmies who continue to live and thrive from the land using their traditional methods. This tour will allow you to explore their lifestyle for a few hours!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Yaoundé- Somalomo- Pygmy camp
This morning you will be picked up from your desired location in Yaounde and begin the drive to Somalomo. As we arrive in Somalomo, we will sort out the necessary formalities with the administrative and park authorities here. Somalomo is often referred to as the gates of the Dja Reserve. Next, we will hike to a pygmy camp in the rainforest. Activities with the pygmies in the evening.
Overnight in tents.
Day 2: Dja Fauna Reserve
After breakfast, we will begin a full-day of hiking in the reserve discovering its rich biodiversity. Today you have the chance to see species like buffaoes, elephanpts, chimpanzees, picatharte, calao à casque noir, touraco à gros bec, orchidée leopard, etc.
Overnight in tents.
Day 3: Dja Reserve- Somalomo
This morning we will continue with safaris in reserve before hiking back to Somalomo.
Overnight in a motel.
Day 4: Somalomo- Yaoundé
Free relaxation in the morning, and departure to Yaoundé.
End of tour.
Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
Accommodation as indicated in the program
Breakfast, lunch and diner
Entrance fees and visits
English/ French speaking tour guide
Mineral water
Excluded:
- Travel/medical/cancellation insurance
- Personal items such as first aid, sunscreen, insect repellent etc
- Gifts or souvenirs for pygmies (optional)
- Tips
- Flights
- Visas