Ngaga Lodge

Deep in the Congo Basin, at a little camp called Ngaga, something extraordinary happens.

Most people come here to track Western lowland gorillas on foot.

And yes, that alone is incredible—hiking through thick rainforest with expert trackers, spotting silverbacks and their families up close, watching their quiet moments and social interactions from just a few yards away.

It’s raw, moving, and unforgettable.

But what makes Ngaga really stand out?

You also get to see unhabituated gorillas—the ones that have never learned to tolerate humans. And you do it from a treehouse.

No hiking. No close contact. Just you, quietly perched above a natural forest clearing, hidden from view.

These gorillas don’t know you’re there. They live completely wild lives, and you get to watch from a distance as they move through the clearing—grazing, playing, resting.

It’s quieter than a gorilla trek. More subtle. But in some ways, even more powerful. It feels like the forest is letting you in on a secret.

This is what makes Ngaga so special. You’re not just seeing gorillas—you’re witnessing the forest as it really is, when no one’s watching.

Explore more:

• Odzala Discovery Camps: Ngaga Camp (video)

• Ngaga Lodge (website)