The Equatorial Forest (Pygmies-Gorillas) Tour

Visiting a Baka pygmy village in the equatorial forest

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

Details for the Equatorial Forest (Pygmies-Gorillas) Tour

Day 01

  • Arrival and reception at Douala International Airport
  • Travel to Yaoundé (approximately 3hrs)
  • Transfer to hotel
  • Overnight in Yaoundé

Day 02

  • 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.
  • Transfer to hotel
  • Dinner and overnight in Yokadouma

Day 03

  • Travel to Lobeke
  • Visit the Lipoundji falls
  • Spend some time with pygmies; discovering their huts, culture and of course, watch them perform traditional dances
  • Overnight at the Kombo camp

Day 04

  • Travel to Lobeke National Park entrance
  • Trekking for approximately 10km to get to the watch-towers
  • Animals watching and camping (for 2 days and 2 nights)

Day 06

  • 10km trekking back to the drop-off point
  • Travel to Ebolowa
  • Ebolowa City and attractions tour
  • Dinner and overnight in Ebolowa

Day 07

  • Travel to Kribi
  • Check-in at beach facility in Kribi
  • Visit of the Lobe waterfalls (it is the only water which falls directly into the atlantic ocean)
  • Dinner and overnight in Kribi

Day 08

  • Canoe ride to the deep pygmies of the south
  • Spend time with the pygmies to discover their civilization, huts, hunting and dancing habits
  • Dinner and overnight in Kribi

Day 10

  • Preparations for departure
  • Relaxation at the beach
  • Barbecue with rosted fresh fish from the sea
  • Transfer to Douala International Airport for departure