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- Lowland evergreen rainforest — Dense, wet tropical forest that feels primeval: towering canopy, tangled understorey and huge buttress roots. It’s the park’s backbone for biodiversity and the reason so many big mammals and forest birds hang out here.
- Mangrove estuaries and coastal lagoons — A rare mix of rainforest meeting the Atlantic: tidal creeks, mangrove thickets and brackish lagoons that are excellent for quiet boat rides and spotting waterbirds, monitor lizards and the park’s unique edge-habitat life.
- Campo River and boat safaris — The river winds through the park and gives the easiest wildlife views: take a guided pirogue and scan the banks for primates, crocodiles and birds while listening to the forest come alive.
- Large mammal sightings — Campo Ma’an shelters forest elephants,
- Lowland evergreen rainforest — Dense, wet tropical forest that feels primeval: towering canopy, tangled understorey and huge buttress roots. It’s the park’s backbone for biodiversity and the reason so many big mammals and forest birds hang out here.
- Mangrove estuaries and coastal lagoons — A rare mix of rainforest meeting the Atlantic: tidal creeks, mangrove thickets and brackish lagoons that are excellent for quiet boat rides and spotting waterbirds, monitor lizards and the park’s unique edge-habitat life.
- Campo River and boat safaris — The river winds through the park and gives the easiest wildlife views: take a guided pirogue and scan the banks for primates, crocodiles and birds while listening to the forest come alive.
- Large mammal sightings — Campo Ma’an shelters forest elephants, western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees plus a suite of antelopes and forest carnivores. Seeing signs—fresh tracks, dung or a startled troop—can be just as thrilling as a direct encounter.
- Birdwatching hotspot — Expect colorful forest specialists and range-restricted species: turacos, parrots, hornbills and a rich understory of insect-eating songbirds. Early morning walks here are birdwatching gold.
- Guided forest hikes and tracking trails — Local guides lead everything from short walks to full-day tracking trips; trails take you into primary forest, along streams and through game trails where you can learn to read the forest’s signs.
- Community ecotourism and cultural visits — Nearby villages run small lodges and guide services, offering a chance to learn about local conservation efforts, traditional forest livelihoods and how people and wildlife coexist in this landscape.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.