Dzanga-Ndoki National Park
Facts and practical information
The Dzanga-Ndoki National Park is located in the southwestern extremity of the Central African Republic. Established in 1990, the national park is 1,143.26 square kilometres. The national park is split into two non-continuous sectors, the northern Dzanga sector 49,500 ha and the southern Ndoki sector 72,500 ha. Notable in the Dzanga sector is a gorilla density of 1.6/km2, one of the highest densities ever reported for the western lowland gorilla. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Bongo
The bongo is a captivating forest-dwelling herbivore easily recognized by its striking reddish-brown coat, distinctive black and white markings, and long, slightly spiraled horns. These animals are primarily nocturnal and have a complex social structure.
Mammals
Western lowland gorilla
The western lowland gorilla, a subspecies of the western gorilla, resides in central Africa. These remarkable creatures inhabit the forests of Angola, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
Mammals
Common chimpanzee
Chimpanzees, often referred to simply as chimps, are fascinating great apes native to tropical Africa. These remarkable creatures are our closest living relatives, sharing the genus Pan with bonobos. They live in complex social groups typically led by males...
Mammals
Sitatunga
The sitatunga, also known as the marshbuck, is a distinctive antelope that thrives in the swamps and marshes of Central Africa. It inhabits areas with tall vegetation, seasonal swamps, riparian thickets, and even mangrove swamps.
Mammals
African forest elephant
The African forest elephant is a distinctive species that inhabits the humid forests of West Africa and the Congo Basin. As the smallest of the three elephant species, it is easily recognized by its straight, downward-pointing tusks.
Mammals
Dzanga-Ndoki National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sangha Trinational.
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