This trip takes you on a journey deep into the untouched rainforests of Central Africa, perfect for anyone who has been fascinated with the mysterious tropical forests of Africa and expeditions of days gone by. This vast region, spanning three countries sparsely populated with Bantu tribes and nomadic groups of Pygmies will not disappoint the adventurer and wildlife lover.
Dzanga-Sangha is in the northern section of the Congo Basin. In the reserve are large populations of African Forest Elephant, Western Lowland Gorillas, 16 of the country's endemic primate species (such as the De Brazza's Monkey with its distinctive white beard), reptiles, frogs, hundreds of different birds, and more. There is even an option to visit a village of the Ba'aka pygmies, where you can join them on a hunt for food, travelling into the surrounding forests. The village women will share their traditional knowledge of plants and you learn about their lifestyle in the forest.
This package includes charter flights and key park activities. It starts and ends on Sundays and is timed to connect with the Kenya Airways flights arriving in Bangui on Sundays at 08h45 and departing the following Sunday at 14h20. Kenya Airlines provides the only flights that would not require an overnight stay in Bangui, as guests take a 1-hour charter flight directly to Bayanga followed by a 20-minute drive to the lodge.
Days 1 - 8
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
7 nights
8 Days / 7 Nights
Reference Number: CAR_01
This trip is based on set departures, but private groups can be arranged on request. The set departures can accommodate upto 8 guests at a time, and therefore you may be joining other like minded adventurers on this trip.
The set departure dates are as follows:
2021: Sunday to Sunday
- 7 - 14 March
- 11 - 18 April
- 2 - 9 May
- 6 - 13 June
- 4 - 10 July
- 22 - 29 August
- 26 September - 3 October
- 7 - 14 November
- 12 - 19 December
2022: Sunday to Sunday
- 9 -16 January
- 13 - 20 February
- 13 - 20 March
- 3 - 10 April
- 22 - 29 May
- 10 - 17 July
- 21 - 28 August
- 9 - 16 October
- 4 - 11 December
PLEASE NOTE: This programme will remain flexible as the logistics often dictate what can be achieved, but it should run closely along the outline of this itinerary.
Includes:
- Meet and greet on arrival
- Shared charter flights to and from Dzanga-Sangha, including landing costs
- Shared road transfers at Sangha Lodge
- 7 nights full board accommodation at Sangha Lodge, excluding drinks
- Bottled water at Sangha Lodge
- Permits included:
- 1 x Western Lowland Gorilla tracking permit
- 1 x Mangabey tracking permit per person
- Activities included:
- 1 x visit to Dzanga Bai
- 1 x day’s net hunting & activities with Ba‘aka tribe
- 1 x boat trip to the waterfall/Picathartes site
- 1 x night walk
Excludes:
- C.A.R. visa fees & facilitation
*(you need to apply for this at least 6 weeks beforehand)
- Accommodation and transfers in Bangui if needed
- Any additional park activities
- Any other drinks apart from bottled water
- Porter fees on gorilla treks (payable direct)
- Gratuities to staff lodge, porters, guides, drivers
- Any personal purchases
- International flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Any unforeseen increase in Governmental costs including permits
Additional activities on request: (Day 7)
- 2nd Gorilla tracking permit: EUR 261 (including park fees)
- Half day Dzanga Bai visit: EUR 121 (including park fees)
- Half day hike to the Valley of the trees: EUR 45
