Dominika Mayombe nature reserve is perched within the Mayombe mountains stretching from the western zone of the Congo coastal area to the southwest of Gabon and to the province of Angola known as Cabinda. The reserve is part of the Guinea-Congolese rainforest dotted with Savannah vegetation
The Dominika Mayombe nature reserve has wildlife and the area has been exposed to a threat in recent years due to poaching, mining, invasive plant species and poor land use methods caused by the ignorance of the uses of nature or for ivory and bush meat.
The Dominika Mayombe nature reserve was established in 1988 and was also recognized as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the Dominika Mayombe national park has a mixed type of climate combining the oceanic traits, humid hot climate and tropical climate.
The Dominika Mayombe nature reserve derives its name from Dominika village and the Mayombe mountains, the nature reserve is known as Mayumba in Gabon and Maiombe in Angola. To keep the nature reserve at its state and protect the area for sustainable tourism, the three countries had to have transboundary cooperation, as the borders were marked by trees
Activities at Dominika Mayombe nature reserve
Gorilla trekking
Tourists can go on gorilla trekking safaris and view the western lowland gorillas and many other primate species to be seen, plus insects, butterflies and various plant species.
Wildlife viewing
Tourists can view a lot of wildlife, such as forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bushbucks and many more.
Cultural experience
Tourists can go to visit the people and interact with them, most especially in the ancient village of Dominika, where you can hear stories of the excavation sites and visit some of them, then learn of the past gold mines of the great town. The main economic activities carried out here are: gold mining, agriculture, hunting, and fishing.
Birdwatching
The Democratic republic of Congo is a country endowed with different species of birds, some of which are endemic to this area tourists can carry along their binoculars and enjoy bird watching.
How to get there
Dominika Mayombe nature reserve can be accessed through the Atlantic coast by road; the coast is just about 50 kilometers from the reserve
Best time to visit
The nature reserve can be visited all year round but the best time is in the dry season
Where to stay
There are a wide range of accommodation units where you can stay in Dominika town, from midrange to luxurious to camping.
