Guiding: 1 tracker and 1 guide for a maximum of 4 people for wildlife viewing.

Transportation: by plane from Libreville in Gabon; by 4x4 car from Makokou to the border; by motorised dugout canoe (equipped by an out-board 40cv engine) inside the park; on foot for wildlife viewing. A camp crew with cook and food / tents etc accompanies the group in a separate motorised dugout and prepares the camps in advance.

Security and level of fitness needed:
Visitors need to be in good physical shape as we can wake up early and go to bed late sometimes after a long day's hike or boat ride. The humid climate can be quite tiring.
Visitors are organised for groups of a maximum of 4 persons.
Children under the age of 16 are not accepted.
Visiting a reserve can be dangerous if simple rules of common sense and security are not observed. Follow the instructions of the guides at all times when hiking in the forest, do not approach animals, and avoid moving about the camp at night.
It is strongly recommended to take out insurance for medical evacuation.
The program may have to be changed at short notice for security, weather or other reasons. The ECOFAC staff and the local guides will always do their utmost to find the best option, even if it means changing the routing. When discovering other cultures and mentalities a sense of tolerance and mutual respect is important.

Includes: Transfers / accommodation / meals / local guides / boats and vehicles / park entry fees / services of John Addison or other guide .

Important Note:
Due to the size of the camps, and more importantly the hides at the salines, and of course the plane, a group of 5 incl guide is maximum. Larger groups can be taken - but they will need to run off slightly different itineraries in order to avoid congestion at the camps . In this case the charter plane could be larger with a saving in the per person cost - a 12 seater caravan on this route is in the region of USD10000.00. Prices are on request only.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Sunday - Arrive Libreville . Overnight Tropicana Hotel B&B.

Day 2 - Monday - Charter flight to Odzala. Night at M'Boko lodge. Full Board.

Day 3 - Tuesday - M'boko Ekania (7 hours by boat). Stop off to visit Moba saline on the way. Night at Ekania tented camp. Full Board.

Day 4 - Wednesday - Ekania: visit Capitale or Koukoua salines by boat. Night at Ekania tented camp. Full Board.

Day 5 - Thursday - Ekania-Maya (1hr by boat and 3hrs by foot). By boat, we approach the area of the 3 Maya salines. Then on foot on along a forest trail (old elephant trail) passing by Maya south, Maya centre arriving finally at Maya North. Night at Maya tented camp Full Board.

Day 6 - Friday - Maya north saline: excellent wildlife viewing from a hide on the edge of the saline. Night at Maya tented camp. Full Board.

Day 7 - Saturday - As above.

Day 8 - Sunday - Return to boats, descend river to Lokwe base ( 3 hrs walk / 3 hrs boat. Overnight here in tents under roofs, bedding etc provided. Outside shower and toilet.

Day 9 - Monday - Lokwe - a full day at Lokwe saline, viewing game etc here - this is a small saline, with good viewing chances, one hour walk from the camp. Overnight as above.

Day 10 - Tuesday - By boat to Mboko, charter to Libreville, overnight Tropicana Hotel B&B.

Day 11 - Wednesday - To airport for flights out.