Tailor-made Gabon
This prosperous and stable country in central West Africa is a 'must' for any serious wildlife enthusiast. 13 new national parks now protect a huge range of wildlife including sizeable populations of western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys, forest buffalo and much more. Low visitor numbers, unique wildlife viewing and pristine wilderness areas make this a true wildlife paradise, although visitors should remember that with parks in their infancy, transportation and infrastructure are still developing and a spirit of adventure is needed.
Things to see in Gabon
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Loango National ParkIn this scenic 1550 square kilometre mosaic of primal forests, grassy savannahs, empty bea... 
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Lope National ParkLope National Park is a wonderful patchwork of open savannah and dense rainforest and is p...
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Sao Tome & PrincipeOff the coast of Gabon lies the Democratic Republic of Sâo Tomé and Principe,...
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Places to stay in Gabon
Loango - Akaka Bush Camp (dry season) [Mid] |
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A spectacular two-hour boat trip from Loango Lodge, this camp is right at the riverside, overlo... |
Loango - Evengue Lodge [Mid] |
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A visit to this small island lodge is a must as it is the base for an interesting gorilla rehab... |
Loango - Loango Lodge [High] |
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This is an exclusive and comfortable hideout with spectacular views of the lagoon, savannah and... |
Loango - Point St. Catherine Beach Camp [Mid] |
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The endless empty beach here is perfect for relaxing, taking extended walks, shell collecting o... |
Loango - Tassi Savannah Camp (wet season) [Mid] |
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An hour's drive from the main lodge, Tassi is spread out along a savannah ridge, with views of ... |
Lope National Park - Lope Hotel [Mid] |
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The Lope Hotel sits in a beautiful location high above the mighty Ogooue River, with air-condit... |
Lope National Park - Mikongo Conservation Centre [Mid] |
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A visit to Mikongo is the highlight of any visit to Lope. |
Sao Tome & Principe - Bom Bom Island Resort [High] |
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This is a haven of luxury and calm, offering the ultimate in comfortable and secluded accommoda... |
Wanderlust editor Lynn Hughes travelled to Gabon with Wildlife Worldwide. "Gabon's visitor infrastructure might not be perfect - yet - but it has the top-class wildlife and wilderness to make it one of the dream safari destinations of the future" Read more >>