Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve
The Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve is a protected area in the Central African Republic, established in 1990. Spanning 6,866 square kilometers in the Sangha-Mbaéré region, it ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country. It is one of three sights in the Central African Republic featured on this site.
Planning a visit
Rainfall patterns differ throughout the year. The driest period occurs in December and January, which see about 4 to 9 days of rain and monthly totals between 39 mm and 43 mm. Precipitation increases from March, peaking in September and October, when rainfall exceeds 240 mm across nearly 30 days. Temperatures are stable year-round. Daily highs range from 27 °C to 31 °C, while daily lows consistently sit between 20 °C and 22 °C.
The reserve is located 269 km from Bangui. Access is through Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), which is 265 km away. Additional information is available at the official website, dzanga-sangha.org/drupal.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 260 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 51 | 136 | 149 | 194 | 192 | 221 | 215 | 260 | 247 | 129 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
