Congo Basin Camps & Lodges
Camp Imbalanga, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo-Brazzaville
A Tented Camp in Congo Basin
Camp Details
Camp Imbalanga is a fully catered lodge featuring six ensuite canvas chalets.
Nestled under the shady canopy of enormous trees, this forest camp accommodates twelve people. The ensuite guest chalets – discreetly positioned for privacy – are located a short walk along forest paths from the central area. Each is on a raised wooden deck and shelters under a palm frond roof.
The central area, also on a raised wooden deck, features an airy dining room, lounge, kitchen area, small shop and firepit.
The unfenced forest camp is a 3-minute walk along a walkway from Imbalanga Baï – one of many baïs in Odzala-Kokoua National Park where guests can view secretive wildlife species such as western lowland gorillas and forest elephants.
WHY CHOOSE CAMP IMBALANGA?
- The best location to observe secretive species such as forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos, and gorillas.
- Enjoy Bird watching and nature hikes including spotting primates such as lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and many monkey species.
- Get on River cruises to find birds, primates and crocodiles.
Questions about Camp Imbalanga
How close is the camp to the bai?
Imbalanga Bai is a three-minute walk along a walkway from camp. Bais are the forest clearings where otherwise secretive species come into the open, and Odzala-Kokoua has many of them; a visit to Imbalanga Bai is included in the rate of US$415 per person per night.
Which forest wildlife might we see here?
The camp is well placed for forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos and gorillas at the bai, while nature hikes take in birdlife and primates including western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and various monkey species. River cruises add birds, primates and crocodiles.
Is the camp fenced?
No, it is an unfenced forest camp. Six en-suite canvas chalets on raised wooden decks under palm frond roofs sit a short walk along forest paths from the central area, which has a dining room, lounge, small shop and firepit. In total it takes twelve guests.
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Camp Imbalanga Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 January - 31 December | – | US $ 415 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Camp Imbalanga rates include – Accommodation, meals, local drinks (soft drinks, beer or wine) and a visit to Imbalanga Baï.
Questions about Camp Imbalanga
How close is the camp to the bai?
Imbalanga Bai is a three-minute walk along a walkway from camp. Bais are the forest clearings where otherwise secretive species come into the open, and Odzala-Kokoua has many of them; a visit to Imbalanga Bai is included in the rate of US$415 per person per night.
Which forest wildlife might we see here?
The camp is well placed for forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos and gorillas at the bai, while nature hikes take in birdlife and primates including western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and various monkey species. River cruises add birds, primates and crocodiles.
Is the camp fenced?
No, it is an unfenced forest camp. Six en-suite canvas chalets on raised wooden decks under palm frond roofs sit a short walk along forest paths from the central area, which has a dining room, lounge, small shop and firepit. In total it takes twelve guests.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Camp Imbalanga.
Questions about Camp Imbalanga
How close is the camp to the bai?
Imbalanga Bai is a three-minute walk along a walkway from camp. Bais are the forest clearings where otherwise secretive species come into the open, and Odzala-Kokoua has many of them; a visit to Imbalanga Bai is included in the rate of US$415 per person per night.
Which forest wildlife might we see here?
The camp is well placed for forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos and gorillas at the bai, while nature hikes take in birdlife and primates including western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and various monkey species. River cruises add birds, primates and crocodiles.
Is the camp fenced?
No, it is an unfenced forest camp. Six en-suite canvas chalets on raised wooden decks under palm frond roofs sit a short walk along forest paths from the central area, which has a dining room, lounge, small shop and firepit. In total it takes twelve guests.
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