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9 Day Ba'Aka Tribal Tour To The Dja Fauna Reserve
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Tribal Experience, Wildlife

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Embark on a journey to the Dja Fauna Reserve, the leaves huts of the Ba’Aka pygmies and the oldest civilisations in Cameroon. Discover villages, their way of life, beliefs, and the ancestral practices of these native people. Explore a magnificent virgin forest and equatorial rainforest through several indescribable landscapes, and exceptional canopies all through the day.

Highlights
  • Get an up-close and personal look at the Ba'Aka way of life
  • Explore the Dja Fauna Reserve to discover the amazing biodiversity
  • Spot an array of wildlife elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees 
  • Learn about the rich cultural heritage of the native people
  • Day 1: Nsimalen International Airport - Yaounde expand_more
    • Arrive at the Nsimalen International Airport, meet our agent, and transfer to the hotel. 

    Dinner and overnight.

  • Day 2: Yaounde – Somalomo (250km) expand_more
    • Have an early morning breakfast and take off for Somalomo. 
    • Arrive at Somalomo and negotiate for entry formalities into the Dja Forest Reserve. 
    • Cross the Dja River through ferry transport, then head to the pygmy village.

    Overnight open air under the tent on a camping ground.

  • Day 3: Pedestrian walk within the Dja Fauna Reserve expand_more
    • After breakfast, depart to Schouam, situated some 10 km from the camping ground, accompanied by a local guide who will explain the customs of the different village communities we find on the way. 
    • After 7km of pedestrian walk within the forest, we shall uncover the buffalo rock overlooking a part of the reserve. 
    • Admire the nice panorama of the canopy (treetop) stretching as far as the eye can see—the possibility of observing animals and taking photo shoots of them. 
    • Picnic in the heart of the forest and discover the forest. 
    • Dinner and overnight in tents under the tree tops.  
  • Day 4: Pedestrian Walk Within The Dja Fauna Reserve expand_more
    • Have an early morning breakfast and hear the sounds of wild birds and animals as the branches and leaves of the forest also wave at you. 
    • Spot animals roving on the Schouam rock. 
    • Depart for the Forest clearings or bais located about 25 km away. 
    • Walk in the forest, observing the natural splendour of this forest reserve. 
    • Stop for lunch and then take a stroll in the reserve.

    Dinner and overnight in tents.

  • Day 5: Further Activities Within The Dja Fauna Reserve expand_more
    • Have an early morning breakfast and head to the Forest Clearings.
    • After settling into the camp, have your lunch in the afternoon. 
    • Watch for animals in the clearings, including elephants, gorillas, sitatunga, bosngos, birds, etc., swimming in the surrounding straps. 

    Dinner and overnight in tents.

  • Day 6: Somalomo expand_more
    • Have an early morning breakfast and observe animals in the Forest Clearings.
    • Pedestrian walk to return to Somalomo. 
    • Enjoy lunch and continue the tour.

    Dinner and overnight in a tent mid-way in the forest.

  • Day 7: Somalomo expand_more
    • After breakfast, head out to observe animals.  
    • Return to Somalomo and have lunch.
    • Take some rest before resuming the walking tour. 
    • Arrival at Somalomo and check-in at Somalomo guest house. 
    • Go for a swim in the Dja River.

    Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

  • Day 8: Somalomo – Yaounde (250km) expand_more
    • Have a hearty breakfast and take off for Yaounde via Ayos. 
    • A brief stopover at the Bifolone Pygmy village and arrive at Ayos. 
    • Explore the Nyong River and try your hand at fishing. 
    • Enjoy “Kanga” species of fish freshly caught from the River Nyong.  
    • Return to the hotel in Yaounde.

    Dinner and overnight.

  • Day 9: Yaounde – Mefou National Park – Nsimalen International Airport expand_more
    • Enjoy breakfast and depart to the Mefou National Park to visit the endangered primates. 
    • Return to Yaounde and visit the National Museum of Yaounde. Discover the different monuments of the city. 
    • Shop at the craft centre at Tsinga and drive to the Nsimalen International Airport for the return flight.

    End of Tour.

What's Included
  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with driver and fuel 
  • Shared accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Guide and trackers 
  • All visits and activities mentioned in the program
What's Excluded
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal items such as sun cream, insect repellent, souvenirs
  • Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point

Aéroport International Yaoundé Nsimalen, Yaoundé, Cameroun

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 12USD 10000 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 10000 / group