Dzanga-Sangha Complex of Protected Areas

The Dzanga-Sangha Complex is a protected rainforest area in southwestern Central African Republic encompassing multiple reserves and parks linked by the Sangha River. These connected sections form a single large forest ecosystem with varied habitats for wildlife.

The protected area was established in 1990, ending the commercial logging that had dominated the region in previous decades. This creation marked a turning point toward forest conservation instead of resource extraction.

The Baka people maintain traditional practices within designated zones of the reserve, contributing their knowledge to local conservation efforts.

Visitors can use two forest camps that offer guided tours through different sections of the area. The best time to explore is the dry season when trails are easier to access and animals are more often seen at water sources.

The area is home to three monitored gorilla groups that are accustomed to human presence and regularly observed by researchers. Visitors sometimes accompany these study activities and learn about the animals' daily habits in the forest.