On The Trail Of The Bonobos

8 Days 7 Nights
Max People : 25
Jan 18’ - Dec 21'
Min Age : 12+
Pickup: Airport

Visiting the Bonobos in the wild is a travelers dream. At their request, we designed this 8-day tour.

Departing from Kinshasa, explore navigation in our prestigious boat on the Congo River and participate in tracking in the forest to pass the time in the presence of the Bonobos. The villages immersed in the indigenous population (téké), exhibitions of the few steps of the Ekoul balow dances in the cultural evening, organized at the base of Ong Mbou mon tour are also in the program. Night in tent.

The bonobo or Pan paniscus is one of our close cousins among the apes with a genetic resemblance of 99%. This endangered species only exists in Congo. We offer you this circuit to discover the facet of bonobo life in the sanctuary.

Departure & Return Location

Djili International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Bedroom

Available

Bathroom

Available

Price Includes

All visits and access included in the program
A professional guide, English and French
Accommodation: hotel in Kinshasa and Mbandaka, under tent on the ground
Complete food (except drinks but with 1.5 liters of mineral water per person)
All transfers mentioned in the program

Price Excludes

Invitation fees for visa facilitation
Visa
Any Private Expenses
Individual Insurance

What to Expect

The City of Kinshasa and the Lola sanctuary (where bonobos are found)
A 2-day boat trip on the Congo River (300 km) and visit of the riverside villages (May- Ndombe and the others)
A mega cultural evening with the folklore groups Téké “ekoul balaw”
Meeting with the traditional chief Téké
Free exchange with the population
Two outings in the forest to spend time with the presence of bonobos

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Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN KINSHASA

Assistance and reception at the airport by the Danico Tours team, hotel transfer. Briefing for your stay and free evening. Night at the hotel

Day 2CITY TOURS KINSHASA

Our city tours are very bonobo-focused at Lola ya Bonobos shrine. We believe this tour will help our visitors to properly observe Bonobos’ behavior in the sanctuary and the wilderness they will experience as a result of the program. This does not prevent our visitors from discovering the city and its monuments.

Day 3BOAT TRIP

Boarding for Tshumbiri at the Ngafura port of Maluku (Maluku is a town in the city of Kinshasa located 80 km from the city center) night at the Menko village.

This part of the circuit will allow you to discover the river, its traffic and its inhabitants in a particular immersion formula approach. During the 2 days you can participate in several types of traditional fishing. Consider your fishing rods and swimwear if needed.

Day 4TRAVEL BY BOAT AND TRANSFER BY ROAD

After breakfast, the navigation for Tshumbiri arrived around 3:00 p.m. We leave the boat and transfer by jeep to Nkala arrived around 6:00 p.m. free evening and overnight in tents.

Day 5OUT IN THE FOREST

Around 5 a.m., breakfast to bring. Bonobos tracking and return to the village around 12 noon. After lunch, courtesy visit to the chiefdom, tour of the village. Around 4:30 p.m. show with the famous folklore Ekoul balow. Return to camp around 6.30 p.m. Discussion with the staff of NewAge Travel Congo. Nights in tent or inn Mbomou tour.

Day 6OUT IN THE FOREST

Around 5:30 am return to camp around 11:00 am. Word of departure to the chiefdom and transfer to Tshumbiri and overnight in Tshumbiri.

Day 7TRANSFER AND BOAT TRIP BACK TO KINSHASA

Around 6:00 a.m. boarding and return to Kinshasa. Breakfast on board. Arrival in Maluku around 4:30 p.m. Goodbye boat crew and transfer to the city center. Free evening. Night at the hotel.

Day 8DEPARTURE

Check in and the Kinshasa City Tour. Visit of the museum, the Mausoleum of the late President Kabila, the Symphony of the Arts and the thieves’ market. Afternoon airport transfer.

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FAQ

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT

Payment of the deposit and / or full payment certifies that you understand and accept all of the terms and conditions.

These conditions apply to independent visits. Group tours have separate deposit and cancellation policies, which are specific to the tour. All payments, deposit payments and cancellation amounts shown are per person. To confirm a reservation, the following deposit and final payment terms must be strictly observed and are required at the time of booking.

The deposit due per person is £ 365 or 25% of the cost of the tour, whichever is greater. We reserve the right to request additional deposits required by hotels and suppliers for peak periods such (but not limited to) Christmas, New Years, Easter and other holidays. Final payments are due 45 days prior to the start of the tour. For reservations received within 45 days of commencement of services, the full amount must be submitted at time of confirmation. Bookings received within 45 days of the start of the tour may be subject to a non-refundable Urgent Booking Fee of at least £ 95 per person to cover additional expenses incurred to expedite the booking.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT, AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

Every traveller must be in possession of a current passport valid for at least six months after scheduled return date, round-trip airline ticket/continuation ticket, and adequate funds for the duration of the stay. Obtaining a passport is the responsibility of each traveller. All travellers must consult with the appropriate consulates to determine if any visas are needed. Securing needed visas is the responsibility of the traveller.

A pre-departure information packet containing helpful general information on the destination booked, visa application forms, details on our trip insurance plan, and the official tour registration form will be delivered to the booking agent or traveler upon receipt of the required tour deposit and confirmation of the tour. Final documents including trip itinerary, emergency contact information, any airline tickets, luggage tags, travel documents any necessary vouchers will be delivered no later than 30 days prior to start of the service, provided full payment has been received by NewAge Travel.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Persons who are not fit to travel long because of health restrictions, such as chronic illness, physical disability, advanced pregnancy or mental illness, should not participate in rigorous travel programs. Passengers who fail to inform NewAge Travel of such a condition(s) will be subject to the cancellation penalties described above and will assume the full risk of travelling in this state. NewAge Travel is not responsible for providing medical care or special accommodation.

NewAge Travel and associated companies reserve the right to disqualify a tour participant at any time if, in their sole judgment, a tour participant is not deemed medically fit to travel. NewAge Travel and associated companies assume no responsibility for the provision of medical needs, updates and/or medical accommodation. Our pre-departure information will provide general recommendations for all vaccinations or precautions necessary for the destination(s) booked, however, it is the responsibility of the passengers to check with their healthcare professional, for specific requirements. Malaria is endemic in African regions and precautions must be taken. Consult your doctor for advice. Prior to travel, the required vaccines, if any, must be documented by each passenger’s health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate, which the traveller must carry to prove inoculation, if necessary. If a traveller is concerned about taking medications or receiving certain vaccines, consult your healthcare provider BEFORE booking.

LUGGAGE

On tour, please note that scheduled internal flights have a baggage restriction of 33 lbs per person. We recommend soft carrying baggage. Baggage and personal effects remain at the owner’s risk throughout the tour. NewAge Travel and associated companies shall not be liable for any losses or damage to baggage and personal effects as a result of negligence by airport baggage agents, hotel staff or other personnel not employed by NewAge Travel and associated companies, including but not limited to airlines, courier services, cargo staff, and the like. One average sized suitcase will be carried on safari, however, passengers, who will be travelling by light aircraft on safari must carry medium sized soft luggage or duffel bags when flying sectors in small light aircraft which have limited space for baggage and a weight restriction to be advised. City hotels do store luggage for guests while they are out on tour/safari.

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