Central African Republic - Rainforest Discovery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Bangui - Bayanga and Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
Arrive in Bangui. You will be met at the airport and transferred to our private charter flights, departing for Bayanga airstrip, from where you will transfer to Sangha Lodge. Enjoy an evening sundowner with your fellow travellers. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 2 - Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
Drive into the rainforest and then take a leisurely hike along elephant paths to Dzanga Bai, frequented by large numbers of forest elephants. Spend the day observing these and other species before returning to the lodge. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 3 - Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
This morning begins with a visit to the Ba’Aka villages, where the Ba’Aka accompany you on a short drive into the rainforest. Once in the rainforest you will have the incredible experience of participating in a traditional Ba’Aka hunt, and spending time with the original inhabitants of the rainforest. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 4 - Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
Early this morning depart for Bai Hoku research camp. On arrival depart with the tracking team that consists of a Ba’Aka forest tracker and WWF researcher, and start your hike in search of western lowland gorillas. You will also have the chance to track mangabeys, and with luck will also see some of the other species that inhabit the forest. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 5 - The Yobe River
After breakfast, board your boat and travel up the Yobe River. Nearby is a population of the extremely rare Red-necked Picathartes, and even if not a birder, this hike up the river will show you some huge forest trees,primates, waterfalls and other bird species, and an amazing view over the rainforest canopy. In the afternoon you will be driven to a river crossing and board pirogues with Ba’Aka guides for a 4-5 hour trip down the Yobe River to the main river, travelling through some beautiful primary rainforest. This river has recently been opened up as a community project by the Ba’Aka and Sangha Lodge and now allows access to areas once unknown to western travellers. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 6 - Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
Today, you can choose to track gorillas for another chance to spend time with these impressive great apes. Alternatively follow elephant paths through the forest to clearings and salines where wildlife such as elephant, buffalo and other species gather. This evening enjoy traditional Ba’Aka dance and music. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 7 – Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
A further visit to Dzanga Bai to look for elephants and other species. Overnight Sangha Lodge. (BLD)

Day 8 - Bayanga - Bangui
Today, return by private charter to Bangui. Tour ends on arrival. (B)