KONGOU and MOMBA BAÏ TRIP

The Ivindo – Kongou and Momba Bai trips can be combined in one trip called « Kongou-Momba » which lasts 7 days and has an overnight stop in Makokou.

By taxi brousse or Bus:
There are a number of buses and taxis brousse that depart everyday from Libreville for Makokou. The Société gabonaise de Transport runs 1 or 2 50-seater buses to Makoko everyday. The société Etoile Transport, JC Transport, Dino Transport, and others leave from Libreville to Makoko everyday. Allow about 10-12hours journey time. Tickets about cost 15-20.000 Fcfa/person.

By train:
train from Libreville to Boué (night train, arriving at 3am), then taxi brousse booked in advanced for Makokou (3-4 hour).

By Plane:
flight from Libreville – Makokou (not available since 2015, but could be an option).

Long dry season (July-September):
infrequent rainfalls, mild temperatures (22/25°C), not much sunlight: poor photographic opportunities owing to scarce daytime illumination.

Short dry season: (December-February):
scarce rainfalls and plenty of sunlight.

Wet season (rest of the year):
frequent rainfalls, variable temperatures and abundant sunlight for photos.

Please contact us regarding equipment necessary.

• Medical and Travel Insurance are required for the trip
• strong (soles) walking boots, a supply of socks (especially in the rainy season as they get wet easily)
• light-weight long trousers (easy to dry), long-sleeved shirts; avoid brightly coloured clothes (green, grey, beige and brown are best)
• swimming costume
• Poncho or lightweight rain-jacket (especially in the rainy season, but also in the short dry season)
• light-weight sleeping bag
• light-weight tent (please, contact us for advice)
• small capacity backpack (30-40 litre), plus a 60 litre backpack for food and extra luggage, carried by the guides
• sun cream
• insect repellent
• torch
• anti-malaria pills