Ash Dykes has announced the first mission of Project 6: a kayak journey of more than 700 kilometres along the Sangha River. The announced route begins around Nola in the Central African Republic and continues toward Mossaka in the Republic of Congo. It is a Congo Basin expedition, but it is not currently described as a journey through the Democratic Republic of Congo.
## Why the distinction matters
The Congo Basin crosses several Central African countries. The Sangha is a major tributary within that wider system, while the Congo River and much of the basin's rainforest lie within the DRC. Accurate geography helps travellers respect borders, permissions and local realities.
## What the announcement reveals
Interest in navigation, rainforest preparation, wildlife, remote medicine and local knowledge demonstrates the complexity of expedition travel. Responsible journeys depend on local river crews, guides, community consent and route-specific planning.
DRCTOURISM is an independent Democratic Republic of Congo tourism and expedition platform. References to current explorers are editorial and educational unless an official partnership is stated.
## Plan with local context
Conditions, permissions and access can change. Start with the Congo Basin Expeditions hub and ask DRCTOURISM for a current, route-specific assessment before committing to transport or accommodation.
