Expedition to Lobéké National Park: “Petite Savanne” and “Djangui” Bais.

Integrated into the Congo basin, the Lobéké National Park is located at the extreme south-east of Cameroon. It covers an area of 217,854 hectares and is adjacent to two other national parks in the Central African Republic (Dzanng-sangha national park) and the Republic of Congo (parc national de Nouabale ndoki) with which it forms the tri-national (TNS), cross-border conservation initiative of biodiversity and UNESCO world heritage.

In these parks, there are continuously small “bai” or forest clearings that attract a large variety of fauna with large mammals (gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes).

The Lobéké has a rich and varied biodiversity in plant and wildlife resources as there are 45 mammals species, 305birds species, 18 reptiles species, 16 amphibians species, 134 fishes species, 215 butterflies species, 764 plant species belonging to 102 families which have been identified.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Airport Pick Up

Today as you arrive in Yaounde, you will be met and greeted at the airport before being transferred to your accommodation. 

Dinner and overnight in Yaounde.  

Day 2: Yaoundé-Doume – Batouri

This morning you will drive approximately 300 miles (100 miles of dirt road) to Batouri, with plenty of sites and photo opportunities along the way. Splendid landscapes, historic sites, local markets, various types of dwellings, to name a few.

Dinner and overnight in a small motel.

Day 3: Batouri – Yokadouma- Mambélé

Today will include more driving - approximately 300 miles on dirt road Mambélé. Here is the headquarters of Lobéké National Park. Dinner and overnight in the guest house of the park.

Day 4: Mambélé- Petite Savanne

We will depart Mambele this morning and drive from the park headquarter to the car drop off point (approximately 30 miles). From here, we will then hike under the forest canopy to get to the watch tower at the first clearing, which is about 4 miles to the “Petite Savanne” bai. 

Safaris in “Petite Savanne” and overnight in tents.

(During the days 4 to 7, you will experience fascinating forest walks to the beat of the thick forest lands, landscape and unpredictable movements of animals). 

Day 5: Petite Savanne- Djangui

Your morning will consist of safaris in “Petite Savanne” bai, and you will hike about 6 miles to “Djangui” bai. Along the way you have the opportunity to watch animals in the clearings such as gorillas, elephants, giant forest hogs, blue duikers, Black Colobus monkeys and hundreds of African grey parrots, etc. 

Overnight in tents.

Day 6: Djangui- Petite Savanne

Morning safaris in “Djangui” bai, and hike about 6 miles back to “Petite Savanne”. Observation of animals in the evening. Overnight in tents.

Day 7: Petite Savanne- Mambélé

This morning you will have a chance to further observe some animals before hiking back to the car drop off point, which is about 4 miles. From here we will drive back to Mambélé and check-in to the guest house. This morning you will experience a local group of Pygmies dancing and have the opportunity to share some gifts with the local people.  

Overnight.

Day 8: Mambéle – Yokadouma- Batouri

After breakfast this morning you will beging your drive back to Batouri which is approximately 200 miles. 

Dinner and overnight .

Day 9: Batouri- Yaoundé

Drive from Batouri to Yaoundé.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Yaounde

Today (pending flight times) you will be met by your guide and explore the city of Yaounde. You will have the chance to see some of the city sites and shop at the local handicraft center for some souvenirs. 

This evening you will be transferred to the airport for your flight out. 

Included in price:

• Accommodation in a single room, 2 stars hotel in Yaoundé, small motels in other cities and tents in the forest.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Entrance fees and all visits listed in the program

• Professional tour guides

• Transportation in a 4 WD vehicle, fuel, and a driver

• All activities mentioned in the program

Excluded in Price:

• Visas
• International or Domestic Flights
• Travel Insurance (100% necessary)
• Personal items such as souvenirs, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Gratuities or gifts for the locals if desired