Central African Republic

Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic is located along the bank of the Ubangi River. The main sites of this low-key city include the Arc de Triomphe, National Museum and Cathedral. The real highlight is found in its many markets filled with vibrant colours, noises and smells. North of the city lie rolling hills.

Dzanga-Sangha National Park is a rainforest in the South-Western part of the Central African Republic. Famed for it’s rich biodiversity, inhabitants include nearly 600 species of butterflies. New species are continually being found. Larger mammals such as forest elephants, lowland gorillas, forest buffalos and bongo antelopes are also easily spotted. In an effort to better protect the amazing animals that call the rainforest home, in partnership with the Republic of Congo and Cameroon a Sangha Tri-national protected area has been created at which the Dzanga Sangha Reserve is central.

The impressive Boali Falls reach 50m tall and 250m wide. The best day to visit is on Sunday when the hydroelectric dam above the falls opens its gates. But careful not to take a swim in the cool lake beneath the falls, with crocodiles lurking in its waters.

In the town of Bouar exist megaliths dating back to the Neolithic era. There are approximately 70 groups of megalithic stones, making it a much larger site than Stone Henge although the formations aren’t of the same size. Placed on the tentative list of UNESCO World Sites, it holds great historical significance.