The largest and capital city of Central African Republic owes its tourism strength to its natural beauties and interesting people.
Bangui is a city located at the northern banks of the famous Ubangi River. Cheap flights to Bangui are coursed through Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF). As the capital city, this city is also the center for trade, commerce, and administration.
There are many interesting attractions located within and around the city. You will not have a hard time finding the best places to stay or have an adventure on because there are a number of them available.
For the best experience of the local lifestyle, take your trip not to the city center but to the residential areas where the main markets and most nightlife hotspots are located. For a good exploration of nature, go farther north. That’s where you will be able to experience the beautiful landscape of rolling hills.
Bangui places high regard to the visit of the Pope many years ago. To commemorate such a significant milestone, that day is declared a national holiday. Factory workers, who are also on a holiday, usually weave a special cloth to celebrate such a wonderful time.
In terms of food, there are also many amazing things that are worth taking cheap flights to Bangui. Game meat is popular, and so are rice, cassava, peanut, pumpkins, Okra, and fish. There are many interesting dishes that you can find in an array of African restaurants populating the city.
There are also hotels in Bangui that serve either the local fare or an ample amount of foreign dishes, mostly French and Lebanese cuisines. For the best experience of Bangui food, make sure to take your gastronomic adventure towards the street stalls where a variety of food can be found. It is also a sin not to try an ice cream parlor in the community of French expats. It is considered as the best in town.
Bangui is one interesting city. With its autonomy comes its individuality. It has varied ways to let you in on the local lifestyle without force and it’s pretty interesting.