The magic of Dzanga Bai... No place on earth comes close to this!!
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Come see the difference for yourself on our Congo Cruise in December 2024! Last few spots remaining...
Western Lowland Gorillas vs. Bonobos
🌳 Habitat
Gorillas: Inhabit dense tropical rainforests across Central Africa (e.g., Congo Basin). Prefer lowland areas rich in vegetation.
Bonobos: Restricted to swampy and secondary forests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
👥 Social Structure
Gorillas: Live in groups led by a dominant silverback male, with protective behavior towards troop members.
Bonobos: Female-led societies known for peaceful conflict resolution through social bonding and grooming.
🐾 Size & Appearance
Gorillas: Larger and more muscular, with males weighing up to 180 kg (400 lbs). Have a prominent brow ridge and sagittal crest.
Bonobos: Smaller and slender, averaging 30-45 kg (66-99 lbs), with flatter faces and longer limbs.
🍃 Diet
Gorillas: Herbivorous, eating fruits, leaves, and stems.
Bonobos: Primarily frugivorous, supplementing with leaves and occasional small animals.
🦍 Conservation Status
Gorillas: Critically endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching.
Bonobos: Endangered, with populations declining from hunting and deforestation.
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The summer rains are a time of plenty in Africa; mammals are fat and healthy and for many species, it is a time to bring their young into the world. The bush is an emerald green, dotted with an abundance of flowers and migrant bird species arrive in their thousands. For the experienced African traveller and specialist photographer, this is the time to visit southern Africa.
Go on a spectacular safari with Kwando's 5 River Safari special offer. Valid from 15th November to 31st March. Bookings open for 2026, too!
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Words can do no justice to the miracle that is Dzanga Bai. 99 elephants in 99 different shades -- bathing, gambolling, snuggling, fighting, frolicking, and more. The tragedy is that this last eden, surrounded by miles and miles of the thickest tropical rainforest, is in danger. 70% of the Congo Basin is expected to vanish by 2040!
INCREDIBLE Stay 4, Pay 3 offer in PEAK season at Elewana properties in Kenya and Tanzania, including in the Masai Mara, Tarangire and the Serengeti. Valid from now till December 20, 2024.
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