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The Equatorial Forest (Pygmies-Gorillas) Tour
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This tour takes you to the heart of the equatorial forest and its inhabitants; the pygmies. You will have an opportunity to witness how they live in their environment. You will also visit the nearby Lobeke National Park which has a huge eco-tourism reputation due to the diversity of the species found which include: gorillas, bufallo, elephants, giant forest hog, red river hog, the yellow-backed duiker, the bongo antelope, etc. You will the opportunity to watch (from the watch-towers) these animals in their natural environment just some meters away from you. It is good to note that one can spend the night in such watch-towers.
The pygmies are widely known for their hunting techniques, their architecture (building their huts with tree branches and leaves) their traditional medicine and of course, their traditional dances.
Duration: 10 days & 09 nights
Minimum Pax: 02
Price: €1,314 - €2,601
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Details for the Equatorial Forest (Pygmies-Gorillas) Tour
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Day 01
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Arrival and reception at Douala International Airport
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Travel to Yaoundé (approximately 3hrs)
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Transfer to hotel
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Overnight in Yaoundé
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Day 02
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Travel to Yokadouma. This journey is very long; a total of about 622 km. Great landscape to discover as we travel and many stop-over for relaxation and discoveries.
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Transfer to hotel
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Dinner and overnight in Yokadouma
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Day 03
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Travel to Lobeke
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Visit the Lipoundji falls
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Spend some time with pygmies; discovering their huts, culture and of course, watch them perform traditional dances
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Overnight at the Kombo camp
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Day 04
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Travel to Lobeke National Park entrance
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Trekking for approximately 10km to get to the watch-towers
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Animals watching and camping (for 2 days and 2 nights)
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Day 06
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10km trekking back to the drop-off point
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Travel to Ebolowa
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Ebolowa City and attractions tour
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Dinner and overnight in Ebolowa
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Day 07
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Travel to Kribi
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Check-in at beach facility in Kribi
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Visit of the Lobe waterfalls (it is the only water which falls directly into the atlantic ocean)
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Dinner and overnight in Kribi
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Day 08
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Canoe ride to the deep pygmies of the south
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Spend time with the pygmies to discover their civilization, huts, hunting and dancing habits
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Dinner and overnight in Kribi
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Day 10
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Preparations for departure
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Relaxation at the beach
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Barbecue with rosted fresh fish from the sea
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Transfer to Douala International Airport for departure
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