Mbeli Bai, Forest clearing in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Republic of the Congo.
Mbeli Bai contains a 3-square-kilometer natural clearing within dense rainforest where western lowland gorillas gather to feed on mineral-rich vegetation.
The Wildlife Conservation Society initiated research at Mbeli Bai in 1993, establishing a permanent observation platform to study gorilla social behaviors.
Local rangers from surrounding communities work alongside researchers to document gorilla populations and protect them from external threats.
Visitors must arrange guided tours through authorized operators to access the elevated observation platform, maintaining a safe distance from wildlife.
This forest clearing supports a population of 180 western lowland gorillas, offering opportunities to observe their natural feeding and social interactions.
Location: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park
GPS coordinates: 2.25833,16.41167
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:21
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