Sangha Lodge is the brainchild of safari pioneers Rod and Tamara Cassidy, who continue to manage the lodge along with their son, Alon. The lodge is composed of seven guest chalets, each with an en-suite bathroom and private deck overlooking the river. Each room features hot-water showers, flushing toilets, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, charging stations, and limited wifi.
The lodge’s main area also overlooks the river and is the perfect place to relax after a day of remarkable activities in the area.
Located in the Central African Republic, Sangha Lodge is most often accessed from the Republic of the Congo via a boat journey up the Sangha River. Sangha combines well, both geographically and experientially, with the Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Like Odzala, this part of the Central African Republic is covered by dense lowland rainforest occasionally broken by natural meadows known as “bais.” Expect an experience more reminiscent of the Amazon or Borneo than of the stereotypical African safari.
Sangha Lodge first opened in 2009 as a key part of the development of the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve. This reserve is centered around legendary Dzanga Bai, which boasts perhaps the best forest elephant experience in the world. Vast herds of elephant, as well as forest buffalo and rarer species such as bongo, giant forest hog, and red river hog, are drawn to the bai by its mineral-rich waters.
The other main draw is gorilla tracking, as, like Odzala, this region is a sanctuary for western lowland gorilla. Further diverse activities include forest exploration, cultural experiences (like net hunting!) with the local Ba’Aka, kayaking or boat cruising on the Sangha River, interaction with the unique Pangolin Project, and, perhaps for the more intrepid, guided night walks in the forest.
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Sangha Lodge is the brainchild of safari pioneers Rod and Tamara Cassidy, who continue to manage the lodge along with their son, Alon. The lodge is composed of seven guest chalets, each with an en-suite bathroom and private deck overlooking the river. Each room features hot-water showers, flushing toilets, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, charging stations, and limited wifi.
The lodge’s main area also overlooks the river and is the perfect place to relax after a day of remarkable activities in the area.
Located in the Central African Republic, Sangha Lodge is most often accessed from the Republic of the Congo via a boat journey up the Sangha River. Sangha combines well, both geographically and experientially, with the Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park. Like Odzala, this part of the Central African Republic is covered by dense lowland rainforest occasionally broken by natural meadows known as “bais.” Expect an experience more reminiscent of the Amazon or Borneo than of the stereotypical African safari.
Sangha Lodge first opened in 2009 as a key part of the development of the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve. This reserve is centered around legendary Dzanga Bai, which boasts perhaps the best forest elephant experience in the world. Vast herds of elephant, as well as forest buffalo and rarer species such as bongo, giant forest hog, and red river hog, are drawn to the bai by its mineral-rich waters.
The other main draw is gorilla tracking, as, like Odzala, this region is a sanctuary for western lowland gorilla. Further diverse activities include forest exploration, cultural experiences (like net hunting!) with the local Ba’Aka, kayaking or boat cruising on the Sangha River, interaction with the unique Pangolin Project, and, perhaps for the more intrepid, guided night walks in the forest.
