Central Africa
About country
The countries in Central Africa are: Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo (capital of Brazzaville), DRC (capital of Kinshasa).
In all of these countries, tourist trips are organized and you will find suggested routes and expeditions on our web site. Central Africa, with its equatorial, humid climate, has rich tropical vegetation and rich fauna. There is always something to see and find here.
I want to highlight the CARs separately. The Central African Republic is an interesting state in the very center of Africa and borders on Chad, South Sudan, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo with a territory of about 623 thousand sq. km
A beautiful and sparsely populated country (about 3.5 million people) still attracts Europeans with its natural resources and wonderful tropical climate. There is never winter here and the average air temperature is 25-30 degrees, from June to September the rainy season continues. Perhaps the most interesting for tourists here are the Waterfall in Boali, the Safari in the national reserve Dzanga-Sanga, where you will see gorillas, familiarity with the local pygmies and of course the hunt for African animals. The CARs are still a paradise for hunters, as there are still pieces of untouched nature and there are very interesting large animals, such as the Bongo antelope and Lord Derby.
The country is still underdeveloped and lags behind its neighbors, and of course there is no end to investment and new business opportunities.
Territory: 622.984 square. km
Capital: Bangui, Located on the banks of the largest river Ubangi on the border with the DRC
Major cities: Bangui, Berberati, Bambari, Bassangoa
Languages: Official languages - French, Songo
Population: 3.5 million people
Currency: Central African Franc, 656 F CFA = 1 EURO
The main gross domestic product: agricultural products, deforestation, mineral extraction, gold and oil
Export: Diamonds, Wood, Cocoa, Coffee
Climate: Tropical warm and humid. Average temperature: October to May 25-32 and from June to September 22-27 degrees. Precipitation falls mainly in the rainy season from June to September.
Time Zone: 2 hours behind Moscow
Visa: An entry visa is required to enter the Central African Republic. The Consular services of this country are represented by the French Embassy.
Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination certificate against yellow fever is required when crossing the border. It is also recommended to take prophylactic agents against malaria.
Credit Cards: VISA cards are accepted for payment only in some hotels and major stores.
Currency Exchange: The prefered foreign currency for exchange is the Euro.
Exchange rate: Central African franc to Euro set to 1 Euro = 656 F CFA
Tips: In the CARs, it is customary to pay tips. In a restaurant: about 5-10% of the total bill (including drinks). Porter services: about 0.5 Euro per piece of luggage. Driver Guide: 2 Euros per person per day for work.
Voltage: 220-230 volts with a double (European type) socket.
Drinking water: Tap water in the CAR is not recommended for drinking. Buy bottled water!
Car rental: Right-hand traffic in CAR. Speed limit: within the city limits - 60 km per hour, on highways - 110 km per hour. You can rent a car here only with a driver. Driver salary is low (about $ 15-20 per day), so agree and be calm, as driving in this country is not so easy for foreign driver. Car rentals are only in the capital Bangui and you must have cash, as credit cards are not accepted for payment.