Visiting

Birding tours

We do not know of any organised birding tours.

Guides

We know of no birding guides in Central African Republic.

Trip reports

We have no trip reports for the Central African Republic.

Logistics

There are direct flights to Bangui from Paris and from other cities in Africa. If travelling by road from a neighbouring country, it is worth checking in advance to see if the borders are open. The only place with regular internal flights scheduled to Bangui is Berbérati, but you can charter passenger planes in Bangui. Roads are poor throughout the country, and the only sealed ones lead out from Bangui. Dirt roads can be closed for hours or days during the wet season. Buses, trucks and minibuses are the normal means of getting around, but you can do some trips by dugout canoe, such as down river from Bangassou to Bangui on the Oubangui River. For further details, see Lonely Planet.

Safety

Safety and health issues are no different from those in many African countries. Guidebooks, travel companies and websites provide much of the advice one needs, but key points warrant repetition here: (1) be aware of the risk of malaria and seek current advice, sleep in a sealed tent or under a net and take prophylaxis as recommended; (2) always ensure you have sufficient water and some method of purification (even if this comprises a pot and a campfire for boiling); (3) do not underestimate the danger of being in the sun for too long, ensure you use sun-block, drink plenty of water and wear a hat; (4) be aware of the risk of AIDS; (5) ensure that you take a reasonably-equipped first-aid pack with you including supplies of hypodermic and suturing needles. See the following 2 websites for the latest safety and travel information: US Travel and UK FCO.