Central African Republic Tours

Central African Republic - Photo Gallery

The Central African Republic, the very mention of this country conjures up images of deepest, darkest Africa and indeed this destination is for the intrepid few seeking some very special birds and mammals. On this ultimate wildlife voyage we will explore Dzanga-Sangha National Park forming part of an immense tri-nation reserve between the CAR, Congo and Cameroon. We will visit the only site on earth with access to tracking habituated Western Lowland Gorillas and the gorillas, along with the likes of wild Chimpanzees, Forest Elephant, Bongo, Sitatunga, Giant Forest Hog and a host of endemic forest wildlife, make this a prime African wildlife destination.
The birding is equally rewarding and highpriority species include Grey-necked Rockfowl, Sangha Forest Robin, Plumed Guineafowl, Spot-breasted Ibis, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, Grant’s Bluebill, White-crested Tiger Heron, Red-crowned Malimbe, Ja River Scrub Warbler, Sandy Scops Owl and a host of other little known African rainforest specials!

tour name and dates
Customized private tours available on request
CAR's Dzanga-Sangha - Gorillas & Rainforest Megafauna: 7 - 17 April 2011

tour cost
CAR's Dzanga-Sangha - Gorillas & Rainforest Megafauna (11 days): US$6,375 pp

maximum group size 8 participants and 1 Indri guide

habitats covered
broad-leafed woodland, wetlands - bais, lowland forest

climate
warm to hot & humid

ease of mammal viewing moderate

top mammals
Forest Elephant, Sitatunga, Bongo, Red River Hog, Lowland Gorilla,
Giant Forest Hog, Forest Buffalo

top birds tba

other attractions BaAka people, the hunter-gatherer pygmy tribe indigenous to the area

photographic opportunities moderate as mostly rainforest

daily itinerary
Rainforest Mammals & Birds
Day 1: Arrival in Bangui
Day 2: Bangui area
Day 3: Bangui to Dzanga-Sangha National Park via Bayanga
Day 4 - 9: Dzanga-Sangha National Park
Day 10: Dzanga-Sangha National Park to Bangui via Bavanga
Day 11: Departure