Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park covers over 1.7 million hectares and represents a major transition zone between East and West African savannas. Historically, the park was renowned for its significant populations of black rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. The extensive floodplains in the northern sections also provide crucial habitat for countless waterbirds. Due to severe poaching and armed conflict in the surrounding regions, the park has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger since 1997. The security situation remains volatile, making conventional tourism virtually impossible. There is no standing tourist infrastructure, and any travel to the area requires complex permits, heavy security escorts, and thorough expeditionary planning. The climate features a distinct long dry season and an intense rainy season occurring from June to October.

Nearby cities

Ndélé

The capital of the Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture is located in the north near the Chad border.

Nature

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Bangoran River

A northern river that, along with the Bamingui, forms a significant natural region.

Bamingui River

A river in the north that is part of the Chari River basin and flows through wildlife reserves.

Chari River

This river in the north of the country flows toward Lake Chad and feeds the local ecosystem.

More places

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Mont Gounda

An isolated inselberg in the north of the country, rising from the flat savanna plain.

Sultanate of Senoussi

In Ndélé once sat the powerful Sultanate of Senoussi, which dominated northern Central Africa in the late 19th century.

Bamingui Wildlife Corridor

A living corridor that allows migratory herds to travel safely between northern protected areas.

Port of Mobaye

This river port on the Mbomou River serves as an important border trade post and loading station for agricultural products.