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Getting around in Central African Republic

Air: 

Scheduled flights sometimes operate to Berbérati. However, most domestic flying is limited to chartered planes. Contact Minair (tel: 21 61 22 38) for details.

Road: 

Incidents of roadside theft and robbery occur regularly, and armed gangs are known to operate in the outlying areas of Bangui. Road closures are frequent during the rainy season.

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

Good roads connect the few main towns (although few are paved), but the majority are often impassable during the rainy season and travellers should expect delays.

Most roads require a 4-wheel drive vehicles to render them passable.

Outside the urban areas, motor vehicles are rare and spare parts virtually impossible to find.

Car hire: 

Self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars are available.

Documentation: 

International Driving Permit required. Identification (e.g. residence permit or certified copy of passport) must be carried at all times. Failure to do so can result in detention by police.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Limited bus services run in Bangui on a two-zone tariff. Taxis are only available in the urban areas; they do not have meters and fares must be negotiated. Minibuses serve Bangui and other major towns.

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