Central African Republic

Central African Republic Trips & Tours

Central African Republic

A place of staggering scenery and wild gorilla encounters, in the Central African Republic, travel is synonymous with adventure.

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Central African Republic Trips & Tours

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Central African Republic Trips & Tours

Epic wildlife and serious bucket-list travel in one of the world’s least-visited countries.

There are certainly no guide books for the Central African Republic (CAR), and travel there definitely isn't for the fainthearted, but take the plunge and you’ll find a staggeringly beautiful country that’s home to some epic wildlife. The CAR’s troubled history is not to be glossed over – it's suffered from a variety of political problems, poaching and civil war, particularly since 2012 – but away from the news headlines are a few particular areas that offer adventurous travellers something to really get excited about. There are forests and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, little-known nature reserves and fascinating communities, but the place for raw, larger-than-life wildlife experiences is undoubtedly Dzanga-Sangha National Park. It may be humid and there may be a good deal of red tape to tackle but if you’re hankering after a good dose of adventure, add the CAR to your list.

Why you'll love your Central African Republic Trips & Tours package

Why you'll love it

For pioneering spirits and Africa aficionados, the CAR is one of the most rewarding, captivating and exciting destinations out there. To visit will undoubtedly leave you speechless – and there’s not many places that can claim that.

Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

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Something to think about

There’s bureaucracy and there’s paperwork; the weather might not play ball and it will be chaotic, crazy and sometimes a little bit nerve-wracking. But it’s all worth it…

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Best time to visit

When to go on a Central African Republic Trip

The best time of year to visit the CAR is probably between November and March when the rainfall declines and the clear skies make for near perfect photography conditions and wildlife encounters. It’s in these months that the lowland gorillas spend more time on lower ground and are perhaps slightly easier to spot in the thick foliage. As a whole, the country experiences a higher than average rainfall and it’s wise to always be prepared! Most of the rain falls between August and November, and then again in May – the ‘short rainy season’ – but it’s not a strict pattern. June and July are often referred to as the ‘short dry season’ and can also make a good time to visit. The rainforest fruits at this time of year also, making for incredible gorilla viewing. And regardless of what time of year you visit, you will probably experience some quite ferocious humidity – the thick, jungle foliage sees to that!
Dzanga-Sangha National Park is epic during the dry season (December to February and May to September) when you can track lowland gorillas and watch forest elephants gather at the Dzanga Bai clearing. "
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