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Karen Kemp

Bonobos in the Wild

To reach Ekola ya Bonobo Community Reserve, we traveled up the Congo to the Lulonga River, then entered the dark Lopori.

Jeannette De Wyze

Vacation Travel to the Magical Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary

Part 2 of a series on planning a vacation stay at Lola ya Bonobo ape sanctuary - practical considerations.

Jeannette De Wyze

A Visit to Bonobo Paradise

Part one of a 2-part story about a visitor's trip to see the world's only bonobo sanctuary in the DR Congo.

Friends of Bonobos

Via Mongabay: How the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted great ape conservation

Back in March of 2020, when the world truly appeared to be coming apart at the seams, Lola ya Bonobo closed our doors to tourists and...

Friends of Bonobos

Eco-tourists Get Too Close to Wild Apes

Ever wanted to see a great ape up close? You’re not alone! That’s why eco-vacations are on the rise.