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Central African Republic’s National Parks & Tribes

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Bangui, Central African Republic → Bangui, Central African Republic

Country: Central African Republic
Start: Bangui, Central African Republic
End: Bangui, Central African Republic
Date: Flexible
Duration: 11 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active, Wildlife, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD, motorised riverboat, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Track habituated Western Lowland Gorillas in Dzanga-Ndoki National Park.
Observe one of Africa's largest gatherings of African Forest Elephants at Dzanga Baï.
Encounter bongos, sitatungas, dwarf buffaloes, agile mangabeys, and forest birds.
Learn forest hunting techniques with Ba’Aka communities.
Attend Ba’Aka music, dance, and storytelling performances around the fire.
Cruise along the Ubangi River and visit riverside communities.
Visit Boali Falls, one of Central Africa's largest waterfalls.
Explore Bangui's markets, cathedral, and panoramic viewpoints.
Travel through the Sangha rainforest, one of the Congo Basin's most important ecosystems.
Stay in lodges overlooking the Sangha River and rainforest canopy.
Experience one of Africa's least-visited wildlife destinations.
Visit two UNESCO-recognised conservation areas within the Sangha Trinational landscape.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport meet-and-greet and arrival/departure transfers
Western Lowland Gorilla trekking permit
Government taxes and mandatory tourism fees
All activities, visits, and excursions specified in the itinerary
Private 4WD transportation throughout the journey
River and boat transfers as specified
English-speaking local guide
Fuel and vehicle operating costs
National park entry fees
Conservation, community, and protected area fees
Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Invitation letters required for visa applications
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Drinking water during guided excursions

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Entry visas and visa processing fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and specialty drinks
Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and phone charges
Additional meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities not listed in the programme
Any item not specifically listed under Included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to see Western Lowland Gorillas in one of Africa's most remote rainforests.
Enjoy wildlife-focused expeditions rather than luxury holidays.
Interested in indigenous cultures and Ba’Aka traditions.
Comfortable with basic tourism infrastructure and long road journeys.
Appreciate destinations that receive very few international visitors.
Enjoy rainforest environments and wildlife observation.
Prefer high-end accommodation and luxury amenities.
Dislike humidity, mud, insects, or rainforest conditions.
Have mobility limitations that make forest trekking difficult.
Expect extensive nightlife, shopping, or urban sightseeing.
Uncomfortable travelling in frontier destinations with limited infrastructure.
Prefer fast-paced itineraries with minimal travel time.

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Central African Republic’s National Parks & Tribes

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangui

Day 2: Bangui – Boali

Day 3: Bangui – Ubangi River

Day 4: Bangui – Mambéré Region

Day 5: Mambéré – Bayanga

Day 6: Dzanga-Sangha National Park – Dzanga Baï

Day 7: Dzanga-Ndoki National Park – Western Lowland Gorillas

Day 8: Bayanga – Ba’Aka Community Experiences

Day 9: Bayanga – Mambéré Region

Day 10: Mambéré – Bangui

Day 11: Bangui – Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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