Nouabale Ndoki National Park Congo – Western Lowland Gorilla Trekking.

Welcome to Nouabale-Ndoki National Park located in northern part of Republic of the Congo which was established in 1993 under presidents decree order.  Nouabale ndoki is the home for the western lowland gorillas after the odzala national park located in the same region , apart from the western lowland gorillas , the park also harbors  elephants, apes,   and the chimpanzees , Bongo.  The forest of nouabale ndoki national park has a rich biodiversity of 300 bird species, plus 1,000 plant and tree species which include endangered mahoganies. This makes the destination of republic of congo among the top places to be visited for Bird watching holidays in Africa.

Safari Planner to visit Nouabale Ndoki National Park for a Congo Safari? Find all the travel guide info like best time to visit , when to go , climatic condition of Nouabale Ndoki national park for western lowland gorillas, Birding and Wildlife viewing in the park. Forest elephants-Nouabale National Park

The Creation of the Nouabal-Ndoki National Park in Congo was as result of the free movement of the elephants that used to cross from Congo to Cameroon , this also lead Cameron to make a game reserves of Dzanga Sangha Special Reserve and the Dzanga-Ndoki National park for the protection of the Wildlife in the Congo. The Western Lowland gorillas in Nouabale-Ndoki National Park are found in the part of the park called  Mbeli Bai , its the most recommended destination to be visited by Western lowland gorilla lovers to enjoy trekking , travelers must be  aware that the destination is not so much developed like the case of Eastern lowland gorillas (Kahuzi Biega National Park & Maiko National Park)  and mountain gorillas in Virunga Mountains ( Uganda, Rwanda & Democratic republic of congo).

When to go / Best time to visit Nouabale-Ndoki National Park Congo

As its well know that Nouabale-Ndoki National Park is found within the tropical forests of Africa, it has the tropical climatic conditions which means that it received rainfall throughout the year as of two seasons. Based on the fact that Nouabale-Ndoki National Park has humid climate , its receives approximately 1 1,250 mm (49 in) of rain a year. The main rainy season is August to November and the dry season is December to February.

When planning a gorilla trekking tour to Congo , its recommended that you travel during the dry season as the route are more easily passable compared to the rainy season even though Gorilla trekking is done throughout the year while on a congo safari tour. 

Wildlife Safaris in Nouabale Ndoki National Park

Among the top known Congo safari companies offering congo safaris to visit the lovely Nouabale Ndoki National park for either Birding , Wildlife Spotting and Gorilla trekking  ( Western Lowland Gorillas) are running safaris to contribute towards the conservation of the Wildlife species in the park that is increasing being interfered with by human settlement . Find the list of reliable Congo safari companies to offer you a tailor made adventurous trip to the republic of congo to visit the Nouabale Ndoki National Park at the most affordable prices . These Tour operators will provide  you with all the relevant travel information about when to visit , where to stay , airline to Congo, transportation and the travel packing list for Nouabale Ndoki National Park.

Things to See in Nouabale Ndoki National Park Congo

Nouabale Ndoki National Park has a variety of tree species and plants to be viewed along side the Wildlife & primates like the Western Lowland gorillas , Chimpanzee, Monkeys  during the congo Safari holiday. The monkey species found here are the black-and–white and red colobus, , mustached and crowned guenon, grey-cheeked mangabeys  and many others
The park plays host to over 300 different bird species, which includes  the eagles, hawks, owls, scavenging  vultures, and wading herons. Parrots are also seen in the park area. Forest elephants create space by clearing the forest for other animals to move. Horned antelopes with 12 lb (5.4 kg) tops number 100 per 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi).

There are also the rare African forest elephants, African forest buffalo,leopards, bongos, and blue duikers,crocodiles and blood-sucking insects are also part of the forest’s species, Herpeto fauna.Western gorillas-nouabale -ndoki national-park There are 20 amphibian and 14 reptile species in the southern edge of the Nouabale Ndoki National park.

The frog species are Aubria masako, Amietophrynus regularis,cryptothylax,greshoffi, Hyperolius balfouri, H.brachiofasciatus, Leptoplis, brevirostris and L. Calcaratus meridionalis.

Conservation and Protection of Nouabale Ndoki National Park

In Nouabale Ndoki National Park there is regular Patrolling  and these patrols are jointly done to ensure the conservation of the Western Lowland gorillas, Chimpanzee and other wildlife found in the Nouabale Ndoki National Park. Visitors can visit the park only in a group as part of an organized tour arranged by professional wild life tour operators.