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  1. louiseinsenegal avatar

    Re: Dec. 2011 trip report

    by louiseinsenegal 03 May 2012

    Do you know the cost of a taxi between the airport and central Bangui? I've been offered a private transfer for CFA25,000 (bookable in…

  2. ohnoyoko avatar

    Re: Dzanga Sangha

    by ohnoyoko 09 March 2012

    Hello. I was there three months ago and posted a detailed report [here|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2144082].…

  3. levelo avatar

    RE: What to do in Bangui

    by levelo 06 March 2012

    Hey MandMike, Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing!

  4. MandMike avatar

    Re: What to do in Bangui

    by MandMike 06 March 2012

    We are also just back - we would add: try out the patisseries - 3 in town and you can enjoy a long tasting session to work out the best…

  5. MandMike avatar

    Re: Does anyone know if Toumaï Air Tchad is still operating?

    by MandMike 06 March 2012

    News: Toumai Aur Tchad certainly flying - we flew N'Djamena to Bangui at the end of Feb, the flight was carrying on to Douala - this goes…

  6. overblood avatar

    RE: What to do in Bangui

    by overblood 04 March 2012

    Man those Lebanese are everywhere.

  7. 123worldtraveler avatar

    RE: Get visa before you arrive

    by 123worldtraveler 29 February 2012

    Dave, I offered a little (actually a lot $250) of "dash" with no success. A 2-day transit visa (free) was all that could be issued. …

  8. Kira avatar

    RE: Dzanga Sangha National Park, Central African Republic

    by Kira 18 February 2012

    Voyageur_2002 - you are not the only one this evening ...what is the matter with all the regulars????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the OP, sit…

  9. Patiken avatar

    Dzanga Sangha National Park, Central African Republic

    by Patiken 17 February 2012

    Dzanga Sangha National Park, Central African Republic Hey guys! We are two German ladies, looking for 2 or 3 more travel companions…

  10. MandMike avatar

    Re: Does anyone know if Toumaï Air Tchad is still operating?

    by MandMike 04 February 2012

    our agent in Chad says we are booked on them in a couple, of weeks, so I hope they are - N'Djamena > Bangui.

  11. JJCanuck avatar

    RE: Couple of Questions re: Itinerary

    by JJCanuck 03 February 2012

    My advice would be to spend some more time in Ilocos Norte instead of going straight to Vigan from Laoag. There are so many things to…

  12. deahh avatar

    Re: What to do in Bangui

    by deahh 26 January 2012

    Just returned from six days in Bangui- highights of the city included the Oubangui River and a canoe ride to touch Congo; the waterfalls…

  13. ohnoyoko avatar

    RE: Does anyone know if Toumaï Air Tchad is still operating?

    by ohnoyoko 14 January 2012

    Hello. I can't confirm either but there were still several signs for TAT at Bangui's airport when I was there last month. I'm guessing…

  14. ohnoyoko avatar

    RE: What to do in Bangui

    by ohnoyoko 12 January 2012

    Hello. Admittedly, I didn't see much of the city when I was there, but my impression is that there's not a whole lot to see. Most options…

  15. Simsy avatar

    RE: What to do in Bangui

    by Simsy 11 January 2012

    The Chutes de Boali ( Boali Falls) are just outside of town, well they were 30 years ago so suppose they are still there. haha. Its a…

  16. deahh avatar

    What to do in Bangui

    by deahh 11 January 2012

    I'll be in Bangui next weekend for a short visit- only 4 days so not enough time for a trip to the national park- can anyone advise some…

  17. twc avatar

    RE: Visa for Chad in Bangui..again

    by twc 11 January 2012

    Hi Sergi, Did you get the Chadian visa in Bangui in the end? Or did you get it in Cameroon? How easy was it? Thanks. Wee Cheng S…

  18. ohnoyoko avatar

    Re: Dec. 2011 trip report

    by ohnoyoko 07 January 2012

    Hello. I don't know but I'd assume something relatively cheap if an entire box shipped on a charter flight is 120€. (A scientist I met…

  19. fdemontigny avatar

    Sudanese visa in Bangui

    by fdemontigny 06 January 2012

    Hi everybody, I will be travelling in CAR in a few weeks and plan to go to Sudan after (don't worry, I'm planning to fly to Khartoum,…

  20. ohnoyoko avatar

    RE: Dec. 2011 trip report

    by ohnoyoko 03 January 2012

    Hello. Thanks for the comments, everybody! Much appreciated. I'll be sure to do a similar write-up when I travel to Chad later this year.…

  21. ohnoyoko avatar

    Dec. 2011 trip report

    by ohnoyoko 27 December 2011

    Hello. I just got back from the Central African Republic and wanted to update the info from LP's Africa book. There's not much to update,…

  22. Marocfan avatar

    Personal safety rankings

    by Marocfan 29 November 2011

    This is from the just-released 2011 Mercer survey. Mercer conducts the survey to help governments and multi-national companies compensate…

  23. gaelmartin avatar

    Re: CAR or Chad ?

    by gaelmartin 29 November 2011

    Looks like it's possible to cross to DRC from Bangui and Uganda. Take a look at this web site http://www.thebigafricacycle.com/the-jo…

  24. frankonia avatar

    RE: CAR or Chad ?

    by frankonia 24 November 2011

    I was in Chad/CAR last week and crossed the border at Bekay (also called Bemal) south of Moundou. I was told by locals and the police…

  25. riffmad avatar

    Re: CAR or Chad ?

    by riffmad 19 November 2011

    Hi, I was in CAR this summer, I passed from Rep. of Congo and then I travelled north up to Bouar (From Bayanga- Nola - Berberati route)…

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