Advertising: Second Bonobo Trip to the DRC for 2026: September 3 – 16
A few weeks ago I advertised a trip to the DRC with Middle Africa to look for Bonobos. That trip is already full, so Middle Africa are going to run a second trip, back to back with the one I’m taking.
We should be able to give you the latest information on sightings when we overlap in Kinshasa.
The dates are September 3 – 16, 2026 and full details are attached.
The key information is that Middle Africa are chartering a plane which will save a week’s worth of travel time.
Bonobos, Black-crested Mangabey and Wolf’s Monkey seem pretty much guaranteed so far as I can tell, as is Congo Peafowl. Other species in the area which are harder to see include African Golden Cat, Giant Pangolin and Allen’s Swamp Monkey.
It sounds like very little mammalwatching has been done at night there so we are expecting interesting stuff after dark. I heard last year’s group saw what is very likely an undescribed species of larger galago for example.
Unlike some of the DRC the area remains safe and peaceful. The trip is pretty rugged but it sounds a lot less physically demanding and uncomfortable than bits of West Papua for example.
Dates: arriving into Kinshasa on 3 September and leaving 16 September 2026.
More details are attached.
Let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch with Middle Africa.
Jon
Bonobos September 2026
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