Bangassou

Bangassou lies about 500 km east of the capital Bangui, on the banks of the Ubangi, the border river between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It used to be a busy border crossing point with a ferry shuttling people between the two countries. But traffic is shifting to Mobaye 190 km to the west.

There is a market in Bangassou where all different sorts of meat are sold, including anteater, buffalo, bush pig, gazelle, monkey and warthog. Wild animals such as leopards, lions and elephants can come within the vicinity of town. The 500 km between Bangassou and the capital take about 2 days to cover by minibus.