Sunset Canoe Tour on a River within the Mangroves
Description
Meet your guide, Omari, who is passionate about preserving the mangroves around this area that he calls home. He has incredible knowledge about the various bird species in the area. Sail through the waters, meet the villagers, and watch the sun set over the mangrove creeks. This experience is the ultimate way to relax as the sun goes down. Impact Created: + Supporting a Hidden Gem: this spot is off the beaten path yet a number of villages surround it and rely on the area for income. + Local Employment: the canoe is locally hired and so is the captain, this empowers the local community but is also great for the traveler who can benefit from immense knowledge about the place. + No Engines: the Canoe is powered by human energy (the captain rows and you can if you wish!) which means no engines and no dirty fumes entering the water. + Community: this trips funds will trickle down into the community aiding healthcare, employment and education.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
Fantastic sunset in a relaxing environment and an excellent captain Omari
This is a very mellow canoe trip. Our guide was great. It’s a slow trip up the river and back down. Time to view and listen to the wildlife - lots or birds and bush babies. We could also hear traditional music and singing if a celebration in the woods. It was a nice evening.
Omari was a great guide, very friendly and super knowledgeable. He was calm, smiley and handled the canoe well. Lovely experience of a sunset canoeing down the river.
Omari was an amazing captain/guide on the canoe tour! He has a lot of knowledge about everything there is to know about the mangroves, the different species of birds, monkeys, etc. The unfortunate part was that it was a rainy day so the sunset wasn’t too amazing but we still got lucky with a little sunset which was great! I highly recommend this tour as it is almost like a meditation trip in itself.
This is so lovely, Preston! Thank you for appreciating Omari’s knowledge and the peaceful side of the experience. Even with the rain, glad the sun gave you a little appearance. Asante sana for the recommendation!
The experience was amazing from the beginning to the end. Sham was kind and shared a lot about Travel4Purpose's mission to give back to society. We had a calming, almost meditative sail in the Kongo Strait where we spotted different kinds of mangrove trees and a variety of bird species. Our guide, Omar, was very informative and intentional about how he wanted us to enjoy. The sunset was so amazing that no one wanted to leave. I highly recommend this excursion if you want to go to the calm side of the Ocean Thank you, Sham and Omar
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We love that the experience felt calm and almost meditative for you. Sharing the story of the Kongo River and our mission is one of our favourite parts of what we do. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Omar. Thank you for spending your sunset with us!
Great experience. Omari is a wonderful tour guide who made me feel safe from the beginning of meeting up.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you felt comfortable and safe from the moment you arrived. Omari will be delighted to hear this. Thanks for joining us on the river!
Very pleasant boat tour on the Congo River. We saw some birds, crabs, and lungfish, and Omari explained everything expertly. The sunset was the most beautiful part 🌅 We took a Tuk-Tuk from the hotel (be sure to negotiate beforehand, as the drivers otherwise demand excessively high prices). It was our last day of vacation, making it a wonderful conclusion. Highly recommended.
Thank you so so much! So glad you appreciated the thriving biodiversity and Omari's wonderful guiding. Appreciate you taking the time to write this!
Omari literally tells the story of the Kongo River, accurately describes the flora and fauna, takes the time to fully enjoy the moment
What a beautiful way to describe the experience! Omari is passionate about the river and everything that calls it home so he'll be delighted to hear this. Thank you for slowing down with us and taking the time to appreciate the magic of the Kongo River!
A good experience. A quiet and very nice place to enjoy!!! The Omari guide very attentive and friendly. A recommended excursion to relax for 2 hours
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed a peaceful escape on the river. Omari will be so happy to hear you appreciated his friendly and attentive approach. Thanks for recommending the experience!
It was such a nice and relaxing moment on the river ! i could enjoy the calmness and it was really healing! The chill spot where we had a break was phenomenal !
We love hearing this! The river has a way of making people slow down and just enjoy the moment. So glad you found it relaxing and enjoyed the little stop along the way. Thank you for joining us!
