Okapi Wildlife Reserve — Congo's Forest Giraffe
Track the elusive okapi in the Ituri Rainforest UNESCO site
Tour Overview
The okapi — the "forest giraffe" — is one of the world's most elusive large mammals, found only in the dense Ituri Rainforest of the DRC. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best place on Earth to encounter these extraordinary animals. Beyond okapis, the reserve is home to forest elephants, 13 primate species, and the indigenous Mbuti pygmy communities who have lived in harmony with the forest for millennia.
Your Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation. Welcome briefing and orientation. Settle in and explore your immediate surroundings.
Tonight's Stay
Accommodation in Okapi Reserve
Full day dedicated to: Okapi encounters. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve protects 13,700 km² of the Ituri Rainforest — home to the okapi (forest giraffe), forest elephants, and the Mbuti pygmy com...
Tonight's Stay
Accommodation in Okapi Reserve
Full day dedicated to: UNESCO Ituri Rainforest. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve protects 13,700 km² of the Ituri Rainforest — home to the okapi (forest giraffe), forest elephants, and the Mbuti pygmy com...
Tonight's Stay
Accommodation in Okapi Reserve
Full day dedicated to: Forest elephant tracking. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve protects 13,700 km² of the Ituri Rainforest — home to the okapi (forest giraffe), forest elephants, and the Mbuti pygmy com...
Tonight's Stay
Accommodation in Okapi Reserve
Final morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport or onward destination. End of an unforgettable journey.
5 Days of Unforgettable Moments
13 curated activities across your journey
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- 4 nights forest camp
- All meals
- Expert guides
- Park fees
- Cultural visit
Not Included
- Charter flights
- International flights
How to Get There
Fly to Goma (GOM) via Kigali or Nairobi. Virunga NP is 30 min from Goma. Lake Kivu accessible by road from Goma or Bukavu.
Best Time to Visit
June–September (dry season). Volcano trekking best in dry months. Gorillas year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$1,200
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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