DRC Tourism
    WILDLIFE EXPEDITION

    Salonga Bonobo Discovery Expedition

    5 Days / 4 Nights – UNESCO World Heritage Site

    5 Days
    €6,000 per person
    Max 8 travelers
    June–September
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    "Guided bonobo tracking with park rangers in Africa's largest tropical rainforest"
    Partnership: ICCN Salonga & Bonobo Conservation Teams

    What's Included

    All park permits & conservation fees
    River transport (round-trip)
    Local eco-camp accommodation
    All meals (forest-sourced)
    Armed ranger security
    English/French expert guide
    Guided bonobo tracking
    Forest elephant observation
    Birdwatching (Congo peacock habitat)
    Conservation briefing with ICCN

    Not Included

    International flights, visa, travel insurance, tips

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    Measurable Impact Commitments

    Conservation

    • €1,100 → Conservation (35%)
    • €275 → Anti-poaching patrols

    Community

    • €1,000 → Communities (32%)
    • Supports 12 ranger families

    Biodiversity

    • Protects bonobo habitat
    • Monitors endemic species

    Partner Communities & Projects

    Primary Partners

    • ICCN Salonga
    • Bonobo Conservation Teams

    Specific Beneficiaries

    • Rangers
    • Local Guides
    • River Transport Operators

    Monitoring & Reporting

    Pre-Trip

    • Conservation briefing
    • Health requirements

    During Trip

    • Daily species documentation
    • GPS tracking

    Post-Trip

    • Impact report
    • Conservation updates

    Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing

    Revenue to conservation: 35%
    Revenue to communities: 32%

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    Last updated: February 2026

    Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division

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