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Gorilla Tracking Safari

Dzanga Sangha

Track endangered western lowland gorillas, observe forest elephants, bongos, and mangabey monkeys, and join the local Ba'Aka tribe on a net hunt in the dense rainforests of the Dzanga Sangha reserve. Journey to the rainforests of the remote Dzanga Sangha Reserve on this pioneering safari to the Central African Republic. Dzanga Sangha is one of the few places in the world where you can track habituated western lowland gorillas, and is also home to forest elephants and the elusive bongo antelope. Join the local Ba’Aka people as they hunt and gather medicinal herbs, and trek through pristine rainforest in search of colourful birdlife and mangabey monkeys. Staying in the comfortable yet basic Sangha Lodge, this safari is perfect for adventurous travellers hoping to get off the beaten track for incredible wildlife experiences.

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WHY BOOK THIS TRIP

Track endangered western lowland gorillas in their natural habitat.
Visit a group of the local Ba'Aka people and join them on a net hunt within the forest. This is a fascinating opportunity to experience the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Ba'Aka, and you will be given a lesson in some of the uses of the medicinal plants that can be found in the reserve.
Visit Dzanga Bai, a large, mineral-rich, clearing in the rainforest where forest elephants and other wildlife gather to drink. As well as the large herds of forest elephant, you will also have the possibility of spotting other unique wildlife species such as bongo, giant forest hog, red river hog, sitatunga and forest buffalo

Day 1: Arrive Bangui - Dzanga Sangha

Today you will arrive into Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, where you will be met by a Sangha Lodge representative and transferred to your charter flight to the Dzanga Sangha Reserve. Finish the day with a cruise along the Sangha River with sundowners.

Sangha Lodge

Sangha Lodge is a eco-tourism lodge located in the Congo Basin rainforest in the Central African Republic. It is situated in the heart of the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife. Sangha Lodge offers a variety of eco-tourism activities such as guided forest walks, bird watching, river trips, and gorilla and chimpanzee tracking. The lodge is committed to responsible and sustainable tourism practices, and works closely with the local communities to support conservation efforts and promote cultural understanding. The lodge is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers looking for a unique and authentic experience in one of the most remote and pristine wilderness areas in Africa.

Dzanga Sangha National Park

This is the Central African Republic’s major natural attraction and enticing area for tourists to visit, fully capturing the remarkably unspoilt and pristine beauty that the destination has to offer

Gorilla Trekking

Primates – and mainly gorillas - are where we started over 15 years ago.

Our Gorilla Trekking Guide

Day 4: Ba'aka Forest Hunt

Today you will visit a group of the local Ba'aka people and join them on a net hunt within the forest and experience the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Ba'aka, and you will be given a lesson in some of the uses of the medicinal plants that can be found in the Dzanga Sangha Reserve.

Wildlife in CAR

Home to some of Central African Republic’s last spots of untouched rainforest, the luscious Dzanga-Sangha National Park is a sanctuary for endangered wildlife.

Day 5: Dzanga Sangha Reserve - Mangabeys Trek

Head back into the reserve today for a picnic lunch in the rainforest. You will visit a group of over 150 habituated agile mangabey monkeys, and spend some time observing and photographing their fascinating behaviour.

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Andrea Turkalo

Andrea, sometimes referred to as The Elephant Whisperer is considered to be the leading expert on Africa’s reclusive forest elephants.

Read about Andrea's work

Day 6: Dzanga Sangha Reserve - Rainforest and Waterfall Trek

This morning you will journey upriver by boat deeper into the forest, where you will hike through pristine rainforest to some of the scenic waterfalls found in the reserve. In the evening, head back out on a night walk in search of the more elusive nocturnal wildlife.

When to Go

The best time to visit the Central African Republic is during the dry season from November to March. Sitting just north of the equator, the Central African Republic remains hot and humid most of the time with the majority of the rain falling in the southwest region where the largest trees grow. You can see wildlife here all year round, but some species are easier to spot towards the end of the dry period when they cluster around the remaining water sources.

Day 7: Dzanga Sangha Reserve - Final Day

On your final full day in the reserve, you will have the option to take part in several activities, from heading out for a second opportunity to track the western lowland gorillas or revisiting the elephants at the Dzanga Bai, to simply relaxing or enjoying a gentle hike around the lodge.

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Gorillas

Primates are where we started over 15 years ago. Specialising in primate safaris worldwide we were the sole global specialists in this field. While we've come a long way since, now covering 42 destinations around the globe, encounters with our primate relatives remain close to our hearts.

Sangha Lodge

Track the western lowland gorillas and even join a Ba’Aka net hunt at the rustic, comfortable Sangha Lodge in Dzanga National Park. The lodge is run for the purpose of sustainable tourism and focuses on community involvement and development in the hope that it will become a model for sustainable tourism in Africa.