Central African Republic

Dzanga-Sangha is internationally known for forest elephants and western lowland gorillas.

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Why go

Capital: Bangui

Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Languages: French & Sango

Best time: Dec–Feb

Weather: Tropical with wet and dry seasons

Top attractions: Bangui • Dzanga-Sangha • Boali Falls • forest reserves

Nature: Congo Basin forests • savannah • rivers • wildlife reserves

Quick fact: Dzanga-Sangha is internationally known for forest elephants and western lowland gorillas.