{"id":15293,"date":"2021-07-24T09:58:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T07:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanaga-at.com\/info-viaggi\/central-african-republic\/the-dzanga-sangha-reserve\/"},"modified":"2022-05-19T17:18:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:18:38","slug":"the-dzanga-sangha-reserve","status":"publish","type":"info_viaggi","link":"https:\/\/www.kanaga-at.com\/en\/trip-info\/central-african-republic\/the-dzanga-sangha-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dzanga Sangha Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The Dzanga Sangha Reserve, a\u00a0wild and primordial corner of the world, stretches over a triangle of land wedged between the borders of Congo and Cameroon, occupied by intricate primeval nature, criss-crossed by waterways navigable by small wooden boats and inhabited by a surprising array of wildlife<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The reserve, an ideal destination for eco-tourists<\/b>, is the cradle of an explosive nature, inhabited by ancient pygmy peoples<\/b>, the first to settle in the impenetrable mazes of Central Africa, those mazes that reach as far as the Congo and where Conrad set his “<\/span>Heart of Darkness”.<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Here, the Baka Pygmies <\/b>are still the sole custodians of the forest’s secrets, moving in symbiosis with the dense equatorial vegetation between the Lobaye and Sangha-Mbaer\u00e9 regions. It is not surprising, therefore, that on the trail of the gorillas<\/b>, elephants<\/b>, crocodiles <\/b>and hippos <\/b>that inhabit these green lands, the Baka hunters are the pathfinders, the only ones able to move nimbly in the <\/span>environment surrounding their camps of huts, knowing how to interpret every minimum signal of nature.<\/p>\r\n

A silent march through the maze of dense forest leads to the Bai Hokou <\/b>area, home to families of gorillas <\/b>that have been quietly acclimatised to human presence, thanks to the patience and skilful research work of a team of experts who have been studying their behaviour for a decade. It’s an incredible and exciting experience, which starts with observing how the Baka guides move perfectly at ease on the tracks of these beautiful <\/b>silver-backed<\/strong> animals<\/b>, explaining the secrets of the <\/span>natural habitat in which they live. The rules for reaching them are strict, as they are a protected species at risk of extinction. For example, it is not possible to take<\/span> part in the excursion if you are suffering from flu-like symptoms. It is necessary to wear protective masks and follow a very discreet code of conduct, following the instructions given by the guides to the letter.<\/p>\r\n

Shorter, but just as respectfully silent, is the walk that leads instead to the splendid salt clearing <\/b>that suddenly opens up to a panoramic view, amidst the vegetation of the Dzanga Shanga<\/b>, frequented especially in the afternoon by herds of elephants <\/b>in search of mineral salts. This is a unique spectacle that can embrace up to fifty or sixty pachyderms in a single view.<\/p>\r\n

Thanks to the support of the WWF, the Dzanga Sangha Reserve is now a natural environment preserved in its integrity as a humid equatorial forest<\/b>, where, in addition to gorillas and elephants, numerous primates, an impressive variety of colourful birds, gazelles, hippos and crocodiles glide undisturbed over the waters of the Sangha River <\/b>and its tributaries.\u00a0They are <\/span>always accompanied by the vigilant and expert Baka hunters, the “<\/span>people of the forest”, who will contribute to an authentic and participatory approach to the <\/span>surrounding environment, explaining the countless properties of the plants and essences that grow in the park. The nature adventure will be rounded off with a visit to one of the pygmy camps <\/b>for a tasting of artisanal palm wine and a traditional Baka song.<\/p>\r\n

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