Many other fascinating rainforest wildlife species, such as the sitatunga and the forest buffalo can be observed. Often visited by bongos, the largest species of forest antelope, the protected area is also a paradise for birdwatchers.
The richness of this landscape includes the tropical forest as well as the possibility of experiencing parts of the Ba’Aka pygmy and Sangha Sangha cultures, such as traditional net-hunting with the Ba’Aka and canoe trips on the magnificent Sangha River.
Essentials for traveling to Dzanga-Sangha
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With respect to the most recent health issues, we recommend you protect yourself with vaccination. Yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Central African Republic. CAR is in a chloroquine-resistant malaria zone. Please consider taking appropriate prophylactic measures against malaria and using insecticides / protective clothing. A good website for up-to-date travel health information is www.redplanet.travel. During the wet season, it is recommended protecting yourself against tick and mosquito bites. Wearing long sleeves, long pants, hats, and shoes (rather than sandals) is essential. For rural and forested areas, boots are preferable, with pants tucked in, to prevent tick bites.
You are required to obtain a visa from the Embassy of the Central African Republic in your country before your trip. There is a fee for the tourist entry visa ( €50 as of the summer of 2019).
If your country does not have a representation of the Central African Republic, you will be able to get the visa on arrival in Bangui. In that case you will need to have a "message porté”.
Countries exempt from visa for Central African Republic:
USA, Israel, Senegal, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Niger, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Chad.
*Request a “message porté”
We are able to make prior arrangement if you send your request in advance.
Please send us your flight schedule and a copy of your passport via email.
We will get the “message porté” for you from the police station.
As soon as we receive it, we will send it to you via email. You will only have to print out the document and you will be able to check in for Central African Republic.
Please do not forget to bring 2 passport pictures and €50 in cash (US dollars are not accepted). You will have to pay on arrival and you will need both pictures for the visa.
Travel to and from Dzanga-Sangha National Park
Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, ASKY, and Rwandair operate regular flights to Bangui, Central African Republic.
From Bangui, Dzanga-Sangha National Park can be reached either by road or by air.
We are happy to assist you with arranging your transfers and travel arrangements. Please contact us with your travel dates so that we can advise you on the available options.
By Road
Travelling by road from Bangui to Bayanga is an adventurous journey through the Central African Republic. Please be aware that road conditions can be very difficult, particularly during the rainy season, and the journey can be long and demanding.
The distance is approximately 500 km and the journey can take around 15–20 hours, depending on road conditions and weather.
A vehicle with driver can be arranged from Bangui to Bayanga. The current rate is approximately 200 € per day, excluding fuel.
Please contact us for current availability and pricing based on your itinerary.
By Air
Flying is the fastest way to reach Bayanga. The flight from Bangui takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Bayanga has an airstrip with a 1.4 km laterite runway. Flights are operated by Via Air and are subject to aircraft and date availability. The current price is approximately 500 € per person, one way. Flight schedules and availability may vary depending on the dates of travel.
If you are planning to travel by air, we recommend contacting us in advance so that we can check the available flights and arrange your transfer to Bayanga.
Travel by Boat
International visitors can also reach Dzanga-Sangha by boat along the Sangha River, from neighbouring countries such as the Republic of Congo, via Ouesso, and Cameroon, via Libongo.
Please contact us for more information about current routes, conditions and arrangements.
Airport Service
Upon arrival in Bangui, our tourism team can meet you at the airport and assist you with your transfer, visa-related enquiries and onward travel arrangements to Bayanga.
Overnight Stay in Bangui
If you need to stay overnight in Bangui before or after your trip to Dzanga-Sangha, we can assist you with arranging hotel accommodation.
Airline Contact
Via Air
Contacts of both airlines
Lapara Centrafrique
Email: compagnielapara@gmail.com
Telephone: + (236) 72 48 066
Via Air
Website: www.via-air-rca.com
Email: operation@via-air-rca.com
Telephone: + (236) 72 45 15 45
