Central African Republic Essentials Tour

Sunday 22nd February – Bangui (CAR)

• Arrive in Bangui at your own convenience. Bangui, the capital and largest city of CAR, is connected to Paris and Istanbul, as well as many African cities (Casablanca, Johannesburg…).
• After clearing immigration and customs, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in the city centre.
• A pre-tour meeting will be held at 6:00pm in the lobby of our hotel to discuss the tour itinerary and to meet your fellow travellers and YPT guide.
• We’ll head out for dinner and drinks at a local restaurant to sample some delicious cuisine.
• Overnight stay in Bangui.

Monday 23rd February – Bangui – Boali Falls – Bangui

• After breakfast, we leave Bangui for a drive north to Boali Falls, around 50 kilometres from the capital. The falls are among the most impressive natural sights in the country, and we’ll spend time exploring the area on foot.
• We’ll have lunch nearby while taking in the sound and spray of the cascading Mbali River.

Afternoon

• In the afternoon, we will return to Bangui for a boat trip on the Ubangi River, the natural border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From the water, we’ll see local fishermen at work and watch the sun dip over one of Africa’s great rivers.
• Overnight in Bangui.

Tuesday 24th February – Bangui – Mbaiki – Bangui

• After breakfast, we wille head south towards Mbaiki, a small town surrounded by dense rainforest. We’ll visit a nearby pygmy village, learning about local traditions, daily life and community music. The experience offers a rare glimpse into one of Central Africa’s oldest cultures.

Afternoon

• Back in Bangui, we’ll explore some of the capital’s key landmarks, including the Bangui Cathedral, an unexpected piece of French Gothic architecture in the tropics, and the Boganda National Museum, which offers insight into the country’s pre-colonial heritage and independence struggle.
• We’ll also wander through the Central Market, where bright textiles, handcrafts and produce line the narrow aisles.
• Overnight in Bangui.

Wednesday 25th February – Bangui

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for international departures.
• If you’re joining our Untamed Gabon Adventure, we’ll take the10:45am Afrijet flight to Libreville
• End of tour.