Nki National Park

Duration: 12 Days (approx.)
Location: Yaounde
Product code: nkipark

Nki National Park

Nki National Park has been described as "the last true wilderness" in Cameroon—a fitting title for this profoundly remote and almost entirely untouched expanse of the Congo Basin rainforest. Spanning over 309,000 hectares (with the broader protected landscape including neighboring areas exceeding a million hectares), Nki offers one of the planet's rarest chances to immerse yourself in pristine, primitive nature, far from modern intrusions.

This dense, biodiverse forest teems with life: recent surveys highlight stable or even improving populations of iconic species, including forest elephants (around 1,000 in the wider Boumba Bek–Nki area), chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas. Over 265 bird species can be found in the canopy and on the forest floor, alongside leopards, various primates, duikers, and more, creating an ecosystem that feels truly alive and ancient.

Our tour to Nki National Park from Yaoundé also opens the door to cultural encounters with the Baka Pygmies, one of the world's oldest hunter-gatherer communities. Please, let us know if you are interested to book this jungle tour in Cameroon with our agency.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Yaoundé

Arrival at Yaoundé international airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax with dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Yaoundé – Bertoua – Batouri

Driving day (440 km on tarred road, about 7 hours). Enjoy the changing landscapes as you head east. Overnight in a basic local hotel.

Day 3: Batouri – Yokadouma – Mambele – Mouloundou

Driving day (420 km on untarred road, about 9 hours). Venture deeper into the remote southeast, with glimpses of rural life along the way. Overnight in a basic local hotel.

Day 4 & 5: Ngoko River Cruise to Nki National Park

Cruise days on the scenic Ngoko River from Mouloundou toward Nki (240 km by motorized canoe). Glide through lush riverine forests, spotting birds and perhaps wildlife along the banks. Overnight en route in a welcoming village, sleeping in tents under the stars.

Day 6, 7 & 8: Exploring Nki National Park

Discover the park's highlights—guided forest safaris through dense trails, visits to wildlife clearings (bais), tracking opportunities for elephants, gorillas, and other primates, plus ecotourism activities with local Baka communities (learning traditional skills, sharing stories, and experiencing their forest connection). Overnight in comfortable tents amid the sounds of the wild.

Day 9 & 10: Return Cruise on the Ngoko River

Cruise days back along the Ngoko to Mouloundou, reflecting on the adventure with more chances for river sightings. Overnight in tents or simple lodging.