A private trip to the chimpanzee island of PONGO SONGO

A private trip to the chimpanzee island of PONGO SONGO Private Activity

Poste Centrale de Bonanjo, Rue Lugard, Douala, Cameroon

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Duration

10 hours

Cancellation

72 hours

Max group Size

5 people

Languages

English and 2 more

Difficulty

Easy

Sanitary measures

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Pick up

No pick up services

Overview

We propose you to leave for a stay in a bucolic setting in the Douala-édéa reserve to discover the village Elog Ngango which in 1890 welcomed the Pallottine Fathers and allowed them to build the first Catholic church in Cameroon. It is a beautiful escape which will make you discover the Ossa lake, to circulate in the middle of the plantations of hevea and oil palm trees that leads us to the island of the chimpanzees of Pongo-Songo.
It takes about 110 km of paved road to Edea before taking the road that will lead us to the chimpanzee island.
Once in Pongo-Songo, we will navigate on the waters of the Sanaga, the longest river in Cameroon, to see these primates and of course to bring them food. Physical contact is impossible with both the small chimpanzees and the large groups living on the islands in the middle of the Sanaga River. However, during the feeding of the hominids, the visitors will be spectators of the different scenes that animate the animal life on the islands of Elog Ngango village.

Key Activity Highlights

visit of the Ossa lake
Discover de Marienberg church
drive through the hills of the rubber and palm oil plantations

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What you should expect

discovery of the Ossa lake

Departure from Douala is scheduled at 8:00 am. Upon arrival in Dizangué we will visit the Ossa Lake, the largest in the Douala-Edéa reserve. It is famous for its manatee population. The latter are quite difficult to see.

Agricultural plantations

On the way to our destination, we will cross immense plantations of oil palms and rubber trees. The crossing of these plantations will make you discover the charm of this destination.

The church of Marienberg

Arriving in Douala in 1890, the Pallottine missionaries were repelled by the evangelists who had already settled there. We will introduce you to the site of the first Catholic church in Cameroon which is also the national center of pilgrimage in Cameroon. Its name, MARIENBERG.

The chimpanzee island of Pongo-Songo

It is a sanctuary for chimpanzees managed by the Papaya association. It offers hominids whose parents have been victims of poaching a safe space. Visitors will be able to attend the distribution of their meal.

Attractions

15 minutes - 30 minutes
visit to the church of Marieberg

Pedestrian discovery of the church and its gargantuan Marian cave

15 minutes - 30 minutes
Visit of LAC OSSA

Observation of the lake from a high point

1 hour
Visit of plantations

Car ride in the middle of the fields. However, it is possible to put the car on the ground so that the visitors can take some pictures

1 hour - 30 minutes
VISIT OF THE CHIMPANZEES

The guide of the papaya association will lead us on the calm waters of the sanaga to discover the chimpanzee colonies. The visitors will observe them from the canoe.

Departure, Pickup & Return

Departure Point

Poste Centrale de Bonanjo, Rue Lugard, Douala, Cameroon

We will meet in Bonanjo at the central post office, the guide will be dressed in the green tshirt.

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Return Point

Return point same as departure or pickup points

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Additional information

Sustainable Tourism

African Cultural heritage is preserved
Social, cultural and natural resources are sustainably used
Reducing over consumption and waste is applied during this activity
Local economy is supported
Local communities are involved
Staff training integrates sustainable tourism
Research is constantly done to solve sustainable related issues
This activity is marketed in a sustainable way

Health

This activity can be done by people with heart disease
Activity not recommended for disabled people
This activity can be done by pregnant women

Transport

Public transport is easily accessible for this activity

Pets

Pets are allowed for this activity

Accessibility

Activity not accessible to wheelchair users

Pick up services

Operator does not offer pick up services for this activity

Customization

Activity can be customized according to travelers needs , contact us for customization

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About The Operator

Kendbee Green Tour

5 Reviews

I am KENFACK DONGMO BRUNO, a national guide approved by the Ministry of Tourism in 2018. I hold a Bachelor degree in Applied Foreign Letters (French – English – German) 2015 and a professional degree in tourism business management 2016 at the University of Dschang.

In 2017, I was a fellow of the entrepreneurial program Yong African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Dakar.
My services promote Cameroon’s natural, cultural and artistic wealth. In order to guarantee the positive impact of my services, I work in relation with the locals. In line with my vision, this index participates in the strengthening of security and social integration during my activities.

I offer mountain hikes, walks in historical and cultural sites of the cities, visits to plantations, lakes and waterfalls.
Whether you are a solo traveler, family, or friends, experiencing a trip with me will definitely make you want to come back for a new adventure.
Let’s discover Cameroon together and forever.

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Guide

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Itinary

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Timing

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Activity theme

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Location

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Value for money

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Prince

Booking Date: 10 March 2023

Reviewed on 26 April 2023

Excursion privée sur L’île inoubliable

L’île de pongo est Une merveille à proximité de Douala. La route en saison pluvieuse n’est pas bonne, beaucoup de travail du côté d…Continue reading

L’île de pongo est Une merveille à proximité de Douala. La route en saison pluvieuse n’est pas bonne, beaucoup de travail du côté de l’état pour l’aménagement et le développement des infrastructures. Toutefois, Merci yengafrica pour cette proposition. Agence à l’écoute et qui met tout en œuvre pour nous satisfaire, le guide aussi Kendbee green est à l’écoute et maitrise son itinéraire 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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Merci Prince de nous avoir fait confiance. Ce fût un délice de vous servir de guide dans ce Cameroun profond et tellement riche.
Nous esp�…Continue reading

Merci Prince de nous avoir fait confiance. Ce fût un délice de vous servir de guide dans ce Cameroun profond et tellement riche.
Nous espérons vous avoir de nouveau pour une future expérience inédite

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