As far as you can get from the beaten track, the forests of Odzala are lush and home to over 100 species of mammal and 400 species of birdlife, best explored on foot. Head off with a private guide, who knows this forest like their own home, to explore groves of palms and towering trees, cross stretches of savannah, and walk beside quiet streams, keeping your eyes peeled for the 'Forest Five' - bongo, western lowland gorilla, forest elephant and buffalo, and the giant forest hog. Have your camera and binos at the ready to capture these creatures in action and, depending on the time of day, enjoy a cooling dip in the stream or sit with your feet in the water as you sip on a sundowner.