Mikongo Conservation Centre
Mikongo Conservation Centre in Gabon's Lopé National Park is composed of a gorilla conservation and research station and a forest ecotourism camp. It is run by ZSL as part of its Central, East and Southern Africa Conservation Programme.
Photo Gallery
Visit our photo gallery to see some of the amazing sights you can see during your stay at Mikongo.
Activities
With guided rainforest walks, gorilla research and conservation talks, traditional cultural events and natural outdoor pools to swim in, Mikongo offers a wide variety of things to do.
What to bring
As this is definitely a holiday with a difference, here are our top tips on what to pack for your trip.
Getting there
Situated in the middle of the rainforest in Lopé National Park, central Gabon, here's our comprehensive guide on how to get there.
Western lowland gorilla conservation
Western lowland gorillas are Critically Endangered, with the global population in decline due to bushmeat hunting, habitat loss and disease.
Lopé National Park
With its outstanding populations of flora and fauna and fascinating human history, Lopé National Park was designated a UNESCO natural and cultural World Heritage Site in 2007.
Facilities and staff
Read more about Mikongo's tourist camp, the comfortable chalet accommodation and our friendly and experienced staff who will be there to greet you.
Visitor experiences
Read about the experiences of past visitors to Mikongo Conservation Centre.
More information:
For more information email: mikongo@gmail.com
Mistral Voyages and Africa's Eden offer trips to Mikongo Conservation Centre. Both companies can also arrange additional ecotourism activities in Gabon.
Mikongo Conservation Centre - bilingual leaflet (English and French) (2.0 MB)