Gorilla Habituation in Odzala-Kokoua National Park

Keeping up with western lowland gorilla in the Republic of Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park involves an intricate dance through dense vegetation. The reward for local teams of primatologists and trackers consists of invaluable opportunities to observe the gorilla, and gradually habituate them to the presence of humans. This makes further research possible, and enables meaningful and respectful tourist activities in the forest.