Ngaga Camp, located just outside the park boundary in the Ndzehe concession, overlooks a beautiful open glade within primary forest above a forest stream.
The Camp is situated within the overlapping home ranges of several groups of western lowland gorillas, two of which are habituated; Ngaga is truly gorilla central.
A focal point for world-class research as well as unforgettable primate encounters, Ngaga Camp’s unique design evokes the fun and mystery of childhood treehouses.
From the six elevated guest rooms, wraparound walkways allow you to peer directly into the forest canopy.
Like Lango, the Camp is constructed from natural materials using traditional techniques.
The main activity at Ngaga Camp - and a true Congo highlight - is tracking habituated groups of western lowland gorillas through the rainforest.
This species favours areas of marantaceae vegetation which is a staple food source but at intervals throughout the year the gorillas also seek out fruiting trees within the forest.
Other primates such as Crowned and Moustached Monkeys can be encountered in the forest, while Central Chimpanzees are often heard and occasionally seen.
Various forest duikers occur as well as some spectacular forest birds such as the very large Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill, the Great Blue Turaco and a host of others.
Skilled local trackers will lead you in search of gorillas accustomed (through years of patient research) to being approached by humans.
Deciphering barely visible tracks and signs, and keeping an ear open for vocalisations, the trackers have an uncanny ability to anticipate the gorillas’ movements and get you into the best possible viewing positions.
Ngaga Camp rests in a glade in the heart of pristine primary rainforest with each raised room offering views into the surrounding canopy.
The dining room, lounge and bar area are all on raised decks at the crest of the glade looking into and above the primary rainforest.
They are constructed from natural, traditionally used materials including locally woven raffia palm roofing panels.
A star deck and fire pit are placed on a dropped deck below the main area for after dinner relaxation while a separate deck is located at a natural cooling off spot on the Ngaga Stream below Camp.