Travel and transport agencies Gabon

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Gabon is based in Libreville. It is attached to the Central Africa Regional Directorate. The agency is located on Boulevard de l'Indépendance, BP 64, in Libreville. The agency manager is Marie Sennequier.

The Embassy is the diplomatic representation of the Gabonese Republic in France and has been headed by Ambassador Liliane Massala since 2020.

Provider of Internet access.

Specialized in hiking and trekking, Echanges-Voyages designs customized trips off the beaten track. Its team of specialists offers a particular approach to your destination, in complete safety and with a desire to make your experience unique. For this reason, the agency favours small groups. An appreciable approach, Echanges-Voyages is not satisfied with making you discover a destination, it engages in development projects, such as the installation of professional training or the design of excursions.

Run half an hour before departure. Call before confirming the time of departure. The shuttle may not work in the dry season, when the sea is more eventful. It serves the Gombe lighthouse ("Chez Mustache", cf. "Accommodation, Restaurants") and also makes a stop at the Gabon Environment site.

The boats are not regular. Their departure depends on the demand for freight transport. For West Africa, there is about one boat per month; for Cameroon, sometimes two per month. 

Castel puts two boats at the disposal of the passengers: a large catamaran, the most comfortable of both, but slower: 25 min; and a small shuttle that runs in 15 minutes. The company offers a snack on the catamaran and a Castel beer on return. The catamaran, reserved for large groups, can rent for half a day or a day of trekking on the Komo. As far as the rate is concerned, you must call and agree with the company.

There is no Permanent British Consul for Gabon. Contact the Consulate of Cameroon if necessary.

ASF is an organization primarily involved in the Pongara site for the study and conservation of the species of leatherback turtles.

ECOFAC is a programme funded by the European Union and managed by the European Commission. It has partnered with the Association of the Central African Protected Areas Network (PARC) to preserve and enhance the natural resources of the forests of Central Africa. In 2007 ECOFAC IV covers seven countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Congo-Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Príncipe, for a phase ending in 2010. In 2008, the Global Environment Facility allocated an envelope of more than 18 billion CFA francs, mainly for the support of protected areas management institutions. In Gabon, the programme ends in the Lopé Park.

South Africa Airways provides direct flights between Libreville and Johannesburg at a reasonable rate.

Direct flights daily between Libreville and Abidjan. From there, you can reach Bamako, Dakar (every day), Niamey (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), Conakry (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), Freetown (Tuesday, Thursday), Monrovia (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), Brazzaville (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), Ouagadougou (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), Pointe-Noire (Monday, Thursday). and Kinshasa (Wednesday, Saturday).

He is involved in the study and protection of marine turtles, particularly leatherback turtles in Pongara park.

Born at the time of the creation of national parks, this local body specializes in research on marine turtles. In partnership with ANPN, it works to identify fauna and flora, protect endangered species and develop controlled ecotourism. It intervenes in the parks of Pongara, Akanda and Conkouati.

Travel agency present in Gabon since 1975, Eurafrique Voyages is a family business, but very professional, which has the ambition to offer tailor-made trips with a maximum of security and reliability. But you can also make classic tours: Nyonyé, Pongara... The agency also organizes whale watching excursions from Michel Marine as well as fishing trips in the N'Dogo lagoon. It also takes care of air and train tickets, hotel reservations and car rental.

Approved agency IATA. Serious provider who proposes, in personalised service, the organisation of stays and excursions in the Haut-Ogooué (Lékédi, Léconi, bridge de de, Franceville, visit of CIRMF).

Ngos since 1985 in Gabon, for conservation and protection of the environment, but also widely involved in ecotourism.

The French Red Cross is a humanitarian organization based in Libreville. Their website offers a range of information and services. The French Red Cross offers first-aid training courses, with durations ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours. They are also active internationally and in France, and work in partnership with institutions. It is possible to make an online donation, find a volunteer mission, donate clothing or request a first-aid post. The French Red Cross also has an international movement, with a history and archives. They are active on social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

You can hook up with your laptop. Also provides an office automation service.

The hotel has 1 000 posts and offers ADSL for hour or a subscription.

Hotel Olako runs a tourist structure that enables visitors, accompanied by a guide, to explore the tourist sites around Omboué. It offers walks on the lagoon, visits to the Sainte-Anne mission, outings on the M'Pivié river... Stop off at Evengué's Gorilla Island, where the site is part of a scientific project. You can also plan 4x4 discovery trips to the wild beach for a picnic, or to the Nzaloungou garden.

This car rental agency works in partnership with Hotel Guiéma. It only has a small car park and vehicles are rented with insurance to the third party, with unlimited mileage. Sedan (Peugeot 206): 50 000 FCFA per day, 45 000 beyond 7 days, plus a bond of CFAF 250 000. 4 X 4 Mitsubishi L 200, double cabin: 70 000 FCFA per day, 65 000 beyond 7 days, plus a bond of CFAF 300 000.

Rental of sedan and 4 x 4 unlimited mileage.

To rent a car on site.

Offers rental services on the same conditions as in Libreville. Vehicles cannot travel outside Franceville's surfaced roads.

Insurance to third parties, discounted rates from 10 days. Vehicles must not circulate outside asphalted roads.

A dry cleaning at the Materials crossroads and one in the Dakar district.

Also known as the Cyber of Aziz, opposite Gabon Post.

On the main street. Mainly takes charge of the air transport box, as in Libreville.

Contact the POG Quay Port office.

It is a merchant boat that runs between POG and Libreville. There is a new port in the evening and we spend the night in a cabin of 50 seated passengers. Choose as a last resort because the crossing lasts at least 13 hours and is not pleasant.

Principle by charter flight for Operation Loango clients, but envisages a regular line that is expected to come into service soon. Get information.

Twintour offers motorcycle tours to more than 50 destinations on the world's greatest roads. This Harley travel specialist is one of the few agencies to organize "Free Ride" packages that allow you to leave with your own motorcycle on many destinations in France but also in Europe: Sardinia, Sicily, Portugal, Balkans, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Balearic Islands, Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, etc. The road books are provided, the accommodation in half-board and the ferries reserved, you do the rest!

Ngos involved in Gabon in a partnership for conservation and development.

Ngos since 1985 in Gabon, for conservation and protection of the environment, but also widely involved in ecotourism.

Ecotour Lopé is an operator of the park of Lopé since many years which also works in the other parks of the country. It brings together eco-guides and eco-guards who have been trained in guiding, monitoring and protecting visitors. They offer, among other things, walking tours (ridge walks), great ape sightings and bivouacs in the forest. It rents vehicles from the parks or in Libreville to organize 4x4 safaris in one of the national parks of Gabon.

Commonly called the "Orangina shuttle", the boat makes round trips between Libreville and Pointe Denis on weekends. It is usually crowded with people, including Librevillois who like to escape to this little corner of paradise that is Pointe Denis, far from the hustle and bustle of the capital. It takes about half an hour to get there. Possibility of adapted rates for groups of more than 50 people, or to transport freight: ask the company for information. We recommend that you reserve your seat in advance.

High quality Internet access service with about 20 posts and the possibility of connecting with USB cable on its own machine.

Sending of letters and parcels. Western European Union service and national and international mandates.

Mail forwarding service, safe and fast.

All the postal services and Western Union.

On the street of administrative buildings: prefecture, town hall, gendarmerie.

Two offices: one in the city centre, not far from the River Museum, on the street that links to the right from the roundabout Poto-Poto; the other heading towards Moanda, next to UGB bank.

About a 30-minute drive from Franceville, the airport is located south of the village of M'vengue. It is served by the Afrijet airline, which operates daily flights between Libreville and Franceville. It's a small airport with a bar-restaurant on the second floor, complete with smoking area, and a breathtaking view of the tarmac. Check-in is fairly rapid, as is boarding. Be sure to check in at least one hour before departure.

Created in 2014, the association brings together a dozen Gabonese from the country's first professional ecoguide training course. Some guides are specialized in a particular field such as archaeology or botany, but all of them will be able to accompany you in the parks where they have privileged access. Possibility to visit other sites of interest. The association also works in schools where the eco-guides educate students about nature protection.

The Jeanne-Thérèse, Saint-Raphaël and Ibekelia pirogues - long, covered but uncomfortable boats with powerful engines - all make the Port-Gentil - Lambaréné trip in an average of 5 to 6 hours. They are picked up at the old port of Port-Gentil. If you have a fixed travel date, it's wise to buy your ticket at least 48 hours in advance. Bring plenty of fresh water and a snack to satisfy a small hunger. All along the way, you'll enjoy superb, lush landscapes.

Two boats, the Dolphin and the Maria Galanta, operate between Port-Gentil and Libreville several times a week. Timetables depend on the tides. With the Dolphin, the crossing takes around 3 hours 45 minutes, while with the Maria Galanta it's just 2 hours 45 minutes. However, double the price! You'll need to arrive early to check in your luggage. Drinks and sandwiches are sold on board. Beware of seasickness, as the boat sails against the current towards Port-Gentil, making for a rough ride. The return to Libreville is more peaceful.

Based in Port-Gentil, this shipping company offers several round trips between Libreville and Port-Gentil per week, aboard the MV Evongue or the Victoria Jet. Luggage of 20 kg is included in the fare. Remember to check in early if you have several pieces of luggage. The journey is made inside on comfortable seats. The service on board is professional and a small bar allows you to refresh yourself or to cut a small hunger with a snack. Allow about 3 hours to reach Port-Gentil or Libreville.

Departure point for boats to Port-Gentil. Created in 1952, it's a lively place where restaurateurs and small traders stock up on wholesale supplies. Only a few restaurants remain, the others having been relocated in view of the forthcoming rehabilitation of the port, which is now in an advanced state of disrepair. The Office des Ports et Rades du Gabon (Oprag) plans to modernize the port by renovating the lanes, building a shopping center and developing a mini logistics base. It's a project that could change the face of the city, but it's a long time coming.

Franklin, very friendly and considerate, can pick up his clients at the airport and concoct for them a tour in the province of Haut-Ogooué: from Leconi to Bakoumba, passing by Franceville and its centers of interest in the surroundings (bridge of lianas in Poubara, vineyards of Ngoumi...). We can bivouac in the villages, we share authentic moments of celebration and we soak up the nature as well as the culture of Haut-Ogooué. The program can be adapted along the way depending on the hazards or motivations. Reservations are recommended.