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Accueil / Sur la trace des éléphants de forêt

On the trail of forest elephants

Giants, so discreet

Country

Congo Brazzaville

Duration

1 à 2 heures

Âge minimum

À partir de 15 ans

Recommended physical condition

Facile

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À vivre

In the wild Odzala region, the adventure begins at dawn. Accompanied by an expert tracker, you set off on foot, silently, following the trail of forest elephants. Smaller than their savannah cousins, these discreet giants slip between the trees, leaving deep footprints, stripped bark, and secret paths.

Walking in their wake means entering an intact, humid, vibrant world. The forest envelops you, dense and alive, and every sound, every scent, every sign becomes a clue. The encounter, rare and moving, must be earned. You may catch sight of a grey silhouette between the trunks, a fleeting glance.

At Odzala, it is not just about observing, but about understanding. This unique experience connects you deeply to nature and its fragile balances, in one of the last sanctuaries of Central Africa.

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