Get Deep Into Nature in Dzanga Bai

• Day 1

  Arrive at Bangui M’Poko International Airport, where you will be assisted through the arrival process, baggage collection, and then on to your charter flight to Bayanga.

  On arrival in Bayanga, you will be met at the landing strip by a friendly team, who will transfer you by car to the Sangha Lodge (20-30-minute drive).

  Afternoon visit to the only habituated black-bellied pangolin in the world, followed by a short afternoon sundowner cruiser on the Sangha River.

  Overnight at Sangha Lodge for 9 nights.

• Day 2

  Head down to Bai Hokou to spend time tracking a group of Western Lowland Gorillas. Trekking time can take up to 1 to 2 hours.

• Day 3

  Visit Dzanga Bai, a large mineral-rich clearing in the rainforest where forest elephants gOther in large numbers to drink mineral-rich waters bubbling up within the Bai.

• Day 4

  Head out with a group of Ba’aka net hunters to experience their daily hunter-gOtherer lifestyle.

• Day 5

  AM: River activities and trekking upriver by boat to a series of waterfalls, showcasing prime rainforest. PM: Night walk near the lodge to spot elusive nocturnal animals like Potto, Thomas’s Galago, Tree Pangolin, and more.

• Day 6

  Return to the park with picnic lunches to explore forest clearings. Visit a group of habituated Agile Mangabey monkeys and enjoy photographing their antics.

• Day 7 – 10

  Choose to repeat favorite activities such as gorilla tracking, visits to Dzanga Bai, birding, butterfly watching, or relax and enjoy the forest hikes around the lodge.

• Day 11

  Transfer back to Bayanga airstrip (20-30 min drive) for a shared charter flight to Bangui M’Poko International Airport. Connect with your international flight home or next destination.

  End of your travels.

This itinerary offers an immersive adventure into the heart of Dzanga Bai, providing unforgettable encounters with unique wildlife and rich cultural experiences.