Destination: Gabon

WHY VISIT GABON

Located in the west of Africa, Gabon is still little known to tourists, despite its natural riches like its well-preserved equatorial forest where rare animals (including gorillas) live and very varied plant species. There are 13 national parks, such as La Lopé with its forests and savannahs, Pongara with its mangroves, and the Waka with its mountains.

Libreville, the capital, was built in 1849 and then welcomed slaves who became free, hence its name. There is the market of Mont Bouet, but also some monuments such as the Church of St. Michael and its columns, the National Museum of Arts and Traditions whose exterior walls are covered with traditional masks, or the presidential palace and its amazing architecture Overpriced materials. It is also on the beaches of Libreville that you can reach the sea.

Another city to visit, Port-Gentil, located on the island of Mandji, southwest of Libreville, which also has beautiful beaches, and many establishments for entertainment, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Also stop in Mayumba, a small town south of the coast, with its bays where you can see leatherback turtles.

But the highlight of your trip is nature: the lakes region is a must in this area, which you can explore by motorboat. The vast lakes of the south will allow you to discover the traditions of the myenated peoples, through their dances and their music.

WHAT TO SEE IN GABON

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WHEN TO GO TO GABON

The best period to visit Gabon is from June to September.

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The country experiences an equatorial climate, with temperatures between 22 and 32 ° C, and high humidity due to heavy precipitation. The year is divided into four distinct seasons: a small dry season from December to January, with little rain and a clear blue sky; A great dry season from May to September, without rains, with mild temperatures and a rather gray sky; A rainy season in October and November, with alternating sun and heavy rains; And a major rainy season between February and April, where heavy rains are accompanied by tornadoes.

The most pleasant time to visit Gabon is between June and September when the sweetness dominates, and where the rains are absent despite a dark sky.

Following is a list of typical festivals and celebrations of Gabon.

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HOW TO REACH AND TRAVEL THROUGH GABON

by plane, the main airports are:

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON GABON

health tips & vaccination: be aware that vaccination against yellow fever is obligatory. Also be up-to-date with your conventional vaccinations, and in addition you are advised to take care of hepatitis A and B, typhoid and rabies. Also, take treatment for malaria. Do not bathe in stagnant water, drink bottled water exclusively, do not consume ice cubes, and eat only well-cooked food.

local currency: CFA Franc

local time zone: GMT+1

electricity: type C (220 V – 50 Hz)

WHAT TO DO IN GABON

typical food in Gabon

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souvenirs from Gabon

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