Tourist Attractions & Monuments Gabon

The main interest of this region is to discover the riches of the National Park of Moukalaba-Doudou.

The Mbani site: river to the atypical and magnificent landscapes that offer conditions for observing the species emblematic of the park (elephants, buffalo, cobes Defassa, crocodiles of the Nile, hippos and even great apes with luck).

The Caves of La: for amateurs, it is possible to organize river outings on the Nyanga to visit the biggest caves that house impressive populations of bat (and sometimes you can observe the picatharte of Cameroon). The inventory of caves is being carried out in the park by ANPN.

:: discovery of the lunar landscape of «open marble». Karst training that looks (smaller) to the famous Tsingy of Madagascar (really smaller!).

:: possibility of discovering the village and customary activities. Or experience a tropical forest and primate tracking experience in Doussala Forest, managed by Program. Discovery of specific natural heritages in the vicinity: Mikandi Falls (very entertaining), the rapids Igotsi (river balade on the river Moukalaba over 8 km), the Kossipo (physical circuit, but relic trees of impressive logging: 4 m in diameter!). Mikandi Falls and Igotsi Rapids are programmable in half a day. For the Kossipo, plan a full day.

In project: a loop in PNMD that would make Tchibanga-Doussala-Mbani-Dighoudou-Tchibanga.

A tourist organization, Itineris Gabon works with Foreign Partners to include Gabon in towers with Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon. In Gabon, this travel agency organizes interesting price stays based on points of interest in the provinces of the Estuary, Middle Ogooué, Ogooué-Maritime, Ivindo, Plateaux plateaus and newly in Waka Park in Sindara; On the map, made by operators who know the terrain and at very competitive prices. Airport reception and transfer included in rates.

Idea of rate for a 9-day stay (group of 2 to 10 persons) on the basis of 2 persons: 860 €/pers. (Lopé with 2 nights of bivouac between Lopé and Mikongo, vision of mandrills and gorillas for the lucky, visit of the salt and ascent of Mount Brazza). Example of stay 14 days: 2 800 €/pers. (Makokou, fall of Kongou, Franceville, canyon in Léconi, Pont bridge, Poubara, Bakoumba-Mikongo, Lambaréné - A. Schweitzer Foundation) with possibility of extension.

50 km from Léconi, on the road to the green canyon. We cross the village of Sayé, also to visit.

15 km from Léconi.

The association, chaired by its founder, Jean Rémy Emane, known as the Italian, has been in existence for four years with, for ambition, promoting the tourist sites of Lambaréné and protecting nature. The association has two canoes and two engines, and also works as a provider for the Hotel Ogooué Palace (currently undergoing renovation). The piroguiers organise the visits of the lakes, picnic, nights in the villages and can provide for a trip to Ndjolé by way of the river, with visits to missions, palm and villages but it must be considered two days in advance. Accommodation is either under tent (take its camping equipment if possible). For illustrative purposes: for 6 persons, count CFAF 200 000 for 2 days, 300 000 FCFA for 3 days.

The members of the association are for the most part piroguiers who, after being trained in tourism and on-site guidance, are planning excursions on the lakes and Ogooué in the context of tourism development. Furthermore, they are working to sensitize villagers living around the lakes in the interest of cultural exchange through the promotion of tourism.

537 km ². Located in the northeast of Libreville, between Corisco Bay and the Mondah forest, the Akanda Park brings together the largest concentration of migratory birds in Gabon and some manatees seen by researchers. The marine Grasses of Corisco Bay are feeding areas that explain the very strong presence of marine turtles. The Véritable Bay, a real nursery, abounds in fish.

1 070 km ². A deep forest hole of 100 km in the heart of the Mitsogo country, south of Lopé. Prior to the creation of the national parks in 2002, Waka belonged to a forest area and remains schizophrenic for the visit.

870 km ². Pongara Park runs along the left bank of the Komo estuary in front of Libreville. Large tracts of mangrove trees cover the waterfront side of the estuary, west of the park. The region has a varied coastal landscape, including mangroves, forests and coastal savanes. Despite its very high attendance, the park is still rich in wildlife, such as buffalo and small elephants of the forests (assala). In addition, each year from November to February, these beaches become the sanctuary of leatherback spawning.