The Fauna de la Nana Barya Reserve is a game reserve in the Central African Republic.  It is located in Ouham Prefecture, in the western part of the country, 400 km north of the capital Bangui.

In the area around the Réserve de Faune de la Nana Barya, mainly savannah forest grows. Around the Reserve it is very sparsely populated, with 5 inhabitants per square kilometer. The savannah climate prevails in the area.

The park has kordofan giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, giant elands and many more species. The park has barely had any visitors in the last few decades. We go to the park by 4×4 from Bangui to Batangafoa. After spending the night in Batangafoa we go towards the park where we’ll switch our car for a boat and will continue the rest of our expedition by boat. After the expedition in the park, we’ll drive back to Bangui, after which we will board the plane to go to Dzanga Sangha National Park.

This is a very adventurous expedition with rough conditions such as mud, mosquitoes and there will be no electricity or running water. Meals will be very simple, so it’s important to have realistic expectations. Make sure to have at least two – three buffer days in Bangui in case of any delays that may happen. We are not responsible for you missing your flight due to bad planning. We ask you to bring your own camping material.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangui – Batangafo

We have a long day of driving ahead of us. We will overnight in the town of Batangafo, passing Damara, Marali and Bouca first.

Day 2: Batangafo – Ouogo

We will trade our car for a boat and will now continue our way on the Ouham River. We will go to the village of Ouogo and stay there for the night.

Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: Camping in Nana Barya

The coming days we will explore the rest of the park by means of boat and hiking. We will camp in the park, eat simple meals and enjoy campfires in the evening. We will be on the lookout for animals and accompanied by a team of locals who will double as spotters and security.

Day 8: Return to Batangafo

Today we return to Batangafoua, where we will have a well deserved rest after a long, intens but rewarding expedition in the park.

Day 9:  Batangafo – Bangui

Our last day of our travel, we’ll drive back to Bangui and make sure you’re safe and sound at the hotel. End of tour.

Includes:
– Transport during the whole travel
– Park permits, camping permits
– Professional local guide and supporting team
– Food throughout the whole travel

Doesn’t include:
– Accommodation in Bangui
– Visa
– International flights