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Be one of the few to immerse in Earth's last pristine forest, the Congo Basin on a journey

12/10/2026

Odzala Marathon 2026: what a day!

137 runners, three distances, and one very cooperative sky. The marathoners set off at 5h30, followed by the 21 km at 6h30 and the 10 km at 7h30. The weather was perfect: cloud cover kept things cool and not a drop of rain fell. Those were ideal conditions for fast legs, and our runners made the most of them.

Men's winners: a clean sweep for Mbomo village!

42km: Djibril Esnault Agnouka, 4:05:41

21km: Radek Angara-Bogaiev, 1:35:42

10km: Brice Etoussi, 45:06

The women came out in force!

This year we set out to get more women on the start line, and they answered the call. Women's entries jumped from 6 last year to 28, almost five times as many! Thanks to our generous sponsors, every runner received a special prize. Many of the, like running shoes and training kit, will keep them training and coming back for more.

Women's winners:

21km: Jen Aston (South Africa), 2:22:07

10km: Ruth Ipika (Mbomo village), 46:50

Next challenge, ladies: the full 42km. We'll be waiting for you at the finish line in 2027!

At the Odzala Olympics, more than 200 children took part in tug-of-war, hula hooping, sack races and more. Thanks to our sponsors, every child went home with an aluminium water bottle, an Odzala Olympics t-shirt, a food pack, a prize for their age group and a medal.

The Mayor of the Mbomo district joined us for the awards ceremony helping to hand out medals. Thanks to our local sponsors and Kamba's kitchen teams, everyone enjoyed a feast of a lunch in the village.

Thank you to every runner, Kamba team member and supporter. A special thank you to our key sponsors: Air-Tec, Olam Agri, CoAmo and Laurie Berhar.

Here's to stronger legs, bigger dreams and even more runners on the start line in 2027!

Images and videos: Elza Gillman and Dylan Smith

11/10/2026

Not your typical vulture.

The striking Palm-nut Vulture is a bird of prey with a rather unexpected taste in food. While it will eat fish, crabs and other small animals, the fruit of oil and raffia palms forms an important part of its diet – unusual behaviour for a raptor.

With its white plumage, bold black flight feathers and flashes of orange-red around the eyes, it’s an unmistakable sight in flight over Odzala.

Another reminder that in the Congo Basin, even the vultures can surprise you.

📷 Tamara Nikolaishvili

08/10/2026

When darkness falls, the forest comes alive.

There’s something extraordinary about venturing into the Congo Basin rainforest after dark. Armed with torches and a sense of adventure, guests at Ngaga Lodge step into a world transformed by night.

Every rustle, shadow and unexpected movement heightens the senses. Elusive galagos, fascinating pennant-winged moths and intriguing fungi are among the nocturnal discoveries that reveal a completely different side of the forest.

But the real thrill comes at the end of the walk…

High above the forest floor, Kamba’s spectacular canopy walkway stretches through the treetops. Suspended 9–13 metres above the ground, guests venture into the darkness, surrounded by towering trees and the mysterious sounds of the rainforest below.

With only torch beams piercing the darkness, it’s an exhilarating, almost otherworldly experience – offering an entirely different perspective on one of Africa’s wildest forests.

The rainforest after dark is an adventure all of its own.

04/10/2026

Today, on World Animal Day, we celebrate the remarkable wildlife of Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

Western lowland gorillas moving quietly through the forest. Forest elephants carving pathways through dense vegetation. Forest buffalo gathering at the bais. Chimpanzees calling from the canopy. And, hidden among it all, hyena, giant forest hogs, water chevrotains and 17 species of primate.

This is one of Africa’s great wildernesses – complex, surprising and still wonderfully wild.

To spend time here is to be reminded just how much there is worth protecting.

📷 Tamara Nikolaishvili, and Martin Gregus Jr.

02/10/2026

Tomorrow is race day!

The Odzala Marathon takes place tomorrow, 3 October, bringing runners together for an unforgettable challenge in the heart of Odzala-Kokoua National Park.

To everyone taking part, we wish you strong legs, plenty of energy and a fantastic race.

Good luck to all the runners – we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

30/09/2026

Getting around Kamba is all part of the adventure.

In Odzala, the journey from one place to the next is never simply a transfer. One day you might follow a boardwalk through the forest or wade through a swamp. The next, you could be travelling by kayak, boat or 4x4.

Each takes you through a different landscape – turning the journey itself into part of the experience.

Because in the rainforest, getting there is half the fun.

Image 1 - Andrew Howard
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28/09/2026

Can tourism help protect a rainforest?

In the Congo Basin, conservation-led tourism can create value from keeping forests standing and wildlife protected.

Through local employment, support for research and conservation, and bringing travellers into one of Africa's most important ecosystems, Kamba demonstrates how tourism can contribute to a more sustainable future for the rainforest and the communities around it.

24/09/2026

Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered, threatened by habitat loss, poaching and disease.

Odzala-Kokoua National Park protects one of the most important remaining strongholds for the species. Here, long-term research, habitat protection and carefully managed gorilla tourism all contribute to a better understanding of these remarkable primates and their conservation.

This World Gorilla Day, we celebrate the western lowland gorilla – and the work being done to help ensure its future in the wild.

World Gorilla Day also marks the start of our Gorilla Permit Offer, valid from 24 September to 15 December: receive one complimentary gorilla permit on a 7-night journey, or two complimentary permits on our 10- and 11-night journeys.

Tamara Nikolaishvili .Africa

23/09/2026

Meet the Kamba team: Hurmel Kanga

As Guest Liaison Officer at Kamba, Hurmel Kanga is often one of the people making sure our guests feel at home in Odzala.

Hurmel began his career as a waiter at Ngaga and Lango Camps before moving into his current role. At 37, he speaks several local languages, including Lingala, Bomchi and Teke, as well as French and English.

For Hurmel, one of the great rewards of working at Kamba is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world while continuing to learn about the wildlife and safari experiences that surround him every day.

From his beginnings in our restaurants to welcoming guests from across the globe, Hurmel’s journey is very much part of the Kamba story.

22/09/2026

A large male leopard, full-bellied after a meal, pauses at Peters Pan directly in front of one of our camera traps.

In Odzala’s dense rainforest, leopards are notoriously elusive, so footage like this is always a welcome surprise. But what happens next makes this encounter truly remarkable.

In the final clip, a large male chimpanzee appears and gives chase, sending the leopard quickly on his way.

Leopards are known to prey on chimpanzees, but a fully grown male chimpanzee is a powerful animal capable of inflicting serious injury. On this occasion, the leopard clearly decides that discretion is the better option.

An extraordinary glimpse into the encounters taking place deep in the forest when no one is watching.

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