Tourist offices 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.

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.

Africa's Eden offers excursions to the different sites of the Loango Park, where this réceptif has satellite camps (besides the main lodge in Iguéla, on the edge of the lagoon). It also offers extensions from POG to Dzanga Sanga Park.

You can contact the GPRS, who works on the site. Ask a village guide to accompany you at the entrance to the park.

In Kessala, an association has set up an eco-tourism project to support visitors and allow them to stay in the village. A 4 x 4 vehicle is required to go to the village (1 hour 30 min). At the moment it is possible to accommodate 4 people (2 double beds) on the floor and 2 people downstairs under the tent. The project no longer seems operational: find out. Possible excursion in dry season: the Chutes falls, 10 km south of Franceville and not far from the village of Kessala. Find out about the existence of this benefit.

The organisation of tourist reception in Gabon is still in its infancy, but the current dynamic management team is working to structure and value the tourism sector through concrete actions that should bear fruit in the years to come.

The GabonTour agency is an office of tourism. It is a small agency located in the city centre on the plateau, on the same sidewalk as the UGB bank at 50 m. Some brochures will be delivered to you. An official guide, updated in 2007, lists the main destinations, but the information provided at the counter is still succinct.