The Giants Of The Forest - Cameroon

by Mukong Aloys
(CAMEROON)

This tour permits the traveler to discover the wonders of the Congo Basin. The Dja reserve is situated in the Congo Basin, and has a surface area of 526000 ha. It is rich in fauna and flora. Also, it leads the traveler/tourist to discover the gorgeous culture of the pygmies, ”king of the forest ”in a guided-walk through this basin. This tour binds nature and culture, and permits the tourist to get his dreams in a calabash.

Day 1
Itinerary: Home - Yaounde

Arrival at the Nsimalen International Airport. Airport reception and transfer to hotel. Rest, diner and overnight.

Day 2
Itinerary: Yaounde - Dja

Breakfast and departure for Dja. Arrival at Abong-Mbang and lunch, then continuation to Dja. Arrival, camping. Diner and night.

Day3
Itinerary: Dja

Breakfast and visit of the Dja reserve (Situated in the Southern and Eastern regions of Cameroon, in the Divisions of Dja and Lobo in the western section, and in the division of Haut Nyong in the western part. It has a surface area of 526000 ha).This is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa, with 90% of its area left green. Almost completely surrounded by the Dja River, which forms a natural boundary, the reserve is especially noted for its biodiversity and a wide variety of primates, and mammals).Picnic and rest, then visit and end of visit.

Day4
Itinerary: Dja

Breakfast and visit of the Dja reserve. Picnic and continuation of visit. Cultural evening with the pygmies, and assistance to cultural dance. Diner and overnight at camping.

Day 5
Itinerary: Dja

Breakfast and visit of the Dja reserve. Picnic and rest, then visit and end of visit.

Day 6
Itinerary: Dja - Yaounde

Breakfast and visit of park. Departure for Yaounde, arrival and hotel installation. Diner and overnight at hotel.

Day 7
Itinerary: Yaounde - Home

Breakfast and city tour, end and move to airport. Arrival and end of airport formalities, then flight back.

Wishing you a pleasant trip
Freelancer:Mukong Aloysius M.
Email:aloysmukong@yahoo.fr
Tel:(+237)75085899
P.O.Box 359 Bamenda
Freelance guide in Cameroon