Gabon: Africa's Last Eden of Rainforest and Wildlife

Why Visit Gabon?

Gabon protects nearly 90% of its land in forest, much of it within national parks where elephants, gorillas and hippos roam right down to the Atlantic beaches — earning it the nickname 'Africa's Last Eden.'

Top Attractions

1. Loango National Park

Famous for 'surfing hippos' and forest elephants that wander directly onto Atlantic beaches.

2. Lopé National Park

A UNESCO-listed reserve of rainforest and savanna, home to mandrills, gorillas and ancient rock art.

3. Pongara National Park

Coastal rainforest near Libreville with nesting leatherback turtles and forest elephants.

4. Ivindo National Park

Home to the thundering Kongou Falls, deep in pristine equatorial rainforest.

5. Libreville

Gabon's coastal capital, blending French colonial heritage with modern high-rises.

Unmissable Experiences

Loango Beach Wildlife Safari

Watch elephants, buffalo and hippos on beaches beside the Atlantic.

Lopé Gorilla & Mandrill Trekking

Search for primates in one of Central Africa's most biodiverse parks.

Leatherback Turtle Nesting Tour

Witness one of the world's largest nesting populations at Pongara.

Kongou Falls Rainforest Expedition

Trek through dense jungle to Ivindo's dramatic waterfalls.

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More information about Gabon

Gabon has committed nearly 90% of its territory to forest cover and roughly 11% to national parks, making it one of the most ambitious conservation models in Africa.

Its unique coastal rainforest ecosystem allows for the rare spectacle of forest elephants, hippos and buffalo moving freely along Atlantic beaches.

Wildlife tourism here is still emerging, offering a genuinely untouched, low-crowd alternative to more established East African safari destinations.

Oil revenues have historically shaped Gabon's economy, though conservation and eco-tourism are increasingly promoted as part of the country's future.

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