It is a frontier kind of place, the last vestige of what could be called civilisation in an area overwhelmed by dense forest swamps and small villages.

Soldiers from DR Congo have been known to cross and harass the population on occasion, making people here more on edge than usual.

[2][needs update] Due to persistent flooding and proximity to the border with the DRC, Impfondo is considered a high risk zone for Ebola.

Large animals are still found across the area, including lowland gorillas, hippopotamus, forest elephants, crocodiles and numerous monkeys.

There is a highly undeveloped dirt trail heading north from Impfondo along the river into the Central African Republic.