Tour Kongou
 The Kongou waterfalls, situated in the heart of the Ivindo National Park,
are among the most beautiful and impressive waterfalls in the African forests.
Kongou can be reached by pirogue from Makokou (a day trip by car or one hour flight from Libreville), going down the Ivindo river for 3 to 5 hours.
 The Ivindo waters flow slowly between thick primary rain forest.
Groups of islets, different types of forest, flights of African grey parrots offer the unique experience of a trip along one of the last African
rivers which have not yet been inhabited by people.
 Guides of the ethnic groups Bakota, Fang and Bakwélé lead small
groups through the virgin forest to discover the beauty and the extraordinary variety of plants and animals, providing details of the forest’s products.
The guides show the traditional methods used to track forest elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, bush pigs, etc., in the forest.
Alternative tours
 Upon request, several days trips in the forest can be organised –
during the dry season it is possible to reach, by pirogue and car, the clearing of Langoué in collaboration with  the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) -
and it is also possible to visit the populations living North of Makokou, the gold mining camps and the Minkébé National Park, in collaboration with the WWF.
  The tour "Parc National Loango - Parc National Ivindo" is operational thanks to Scd-Aviation flights.
Tour "Gabon Primate Search"
As for other tours in Gabon and abroad (Sao Tomé, Principe, Odzala), please contact the travel agencies in Gabon and the international tour operators.
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The Kongou camp.
Located close to the waterfalls, the Kongou camp offers the opportunity of an extraordinary experience of a night
in the tropical rain forest. The camp has 14 beds in double or single rooms and a restaurant offering gabonese food on request.
Common showers and toilets are at the disposal of the guests.
The camp is managed by the Fondation Internationale Gabon Eco-Tourisme (FIGET), created in 2000 to protect the Ivindo forests.
FIGET aims at assisting the Gabonese Administration to preserve the forests of the Ivindo, promoting sustainable development local communities.
A visit to the Kongou camp is also a contribution to this project.
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Equipment recommended
Lightweight long trousers and long-sleeved shirts in non-obtrusive colours, cotton pullover, hiking shoes, raingear, small day-pack, insect repellent, flashlight.
Activities
Tourists will mostly navigate by pirogue, and should expect to walk through the forest for 3-4 hours.
Seasons
Dry season (June-July-August): scarce rainfalls, pleasant temperatures (22/25°C) but few sunny days and unfavourable light for demanding photographers.
Rainy season (the remaining months): more variable temperatures and good light for photographs.
January-February: little rain and favourable light.
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