Odzala-Kokoua National Park is one of the great rainforest wilderness areas of the Republic of the Congo, located in the Congo Basin. Camp Imbalanga sits within the forest and provides access to Imbalanga Bai, one of the park’s natural forest clearings where wildlife can emerge from the surrounding rainforest.

• Explore the rainforest around Camp Imbalanga
• Visit Imbalanga Bai and look for wildlife in the clearing
• Experience one of the Congo Basin’s remarkable protected areas
• Stay close to nature in a simple forest camp setting

IMBALANGA BAI & WILDLIFE

The baïs, or natural forest clearings, are among the most special features of Odzala-Kokoua. They provide open areas within the dense forest where animals can come to feed and drink. At Imbalanga Bai, visitors may have opportunities to observe western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, and other wildlife from an observation tower or hides. Wildlife sightings are naturally not guaranteed. 

• Watch wildlife from the observation areas overlooking the bai
• Look for forest elephants and western lowland gorillas
• Discover the unique ecosystem of a rainforest clearing
• Enjoy patient wildlife watching in a peaceful natural setting

FOREST WALKS & RIVER EXPLORATION

Camp Imbalanga also provides opportunities to experience the rainforest beyond the bai. Guided forest walks follow paths through the dense vegetation, while boat excursions explore the rivers around the camp. These experiences offer different ways to discover the plants, wildlife, waterways, and landscapes of Odzala-Kokoua. 

• Walk through the equatorial rainforest with a guide
• Look for wildlife tracks, birds, insects, and forest plants
• Explore nearby waterways by boat
• Discover the forest from both land and water

GUIDED CAMP IMBALANGA EXPERIENCES

Our guided experiences can help visitors make the most of their time in this remote part of Odzala-Kokoua. Local eco-guides can lead forest walks, help identify wildlife signs, and explain the rainforest environment, while guided trips to the bai provide opportunities to observe animals in their natural surroundings. Camp Imbalanga also offers baï camping, allowing visitors to spend the night in the forest near the wildlife viewing areas. 

• Explore the rainforest with an experienced eco-guide
• Visit Imbalanga Bai for wildlife observation
• Take guided walks and boat excursions
• Experience overnight baï camping for a closer connection with the forest