Gabon - Africa's Last Eden

Tour Code: GAB02

An exhilarating 15-day pioneering holiday to the little-visited country of Gabon in search of Western Lowland Gorilla, Mandrill and Chimpanzee, plus a wealth of birds, including the spectacular African River Martin, and a touch of culture too.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Gabon, also known as 'Africa's Last Eden', comprises an incredible 13 national parks which cover 11% of the country's land surface. It is perhaps no surprise that such an expanse of habitat supports a mouth-watering number of seldom-seen species, whether these are mammals or birds. On this pioneering 15-day holiday, we will be hoping to find such highlights as the Western Lowland Gorilla, Mandrill, Chimpanzee, Forest Buffalo and Forest Elephant, while birds will include surely one of Africa's most striking hirundines - the African River Martin, along with Rosy Bee-eater, Pel's Fishing Owl and the range-restricted Loango Weaver. Gabon is a country steeped in history and we will not ignore its culture, visiting the Albert Schweitzer Museum and enjoying fully-guided city tours of both Lambarene and Libreville. With so much on offer, we will not fail to be captivated by this little-visited west African country!

  • Tracking Western Lowland Gorillas at Loango National Park & possibly Mandrills at Lope National Park
  • A possibility of Chimpanzee too along with other seldom-seen primates
  • View nesting African River Martins - surely Africa's most striking hirundine!
  • An incredible array of West African birds
  • Visit the Albert Schweitzer Museum in Lambarene
  • Sail down the mighty Ogooue River
  • Forest Elephant, Forest Buffalo and Red River Hogs
  • A superb opportunity to visit this little-visited country, most of which is covered in unspoilt forest
  • Led by Gabonese wildlife experts and a Naturetrek tour leader

Grading

Grade B - There is little strenuous walking on this tour, however, when tracking for mammals or ascending Mont Brazza, these may prove difficult. The local climate, being hot and stuffy, can be exhausting too. 

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly London to Libreville, via Paris
Day 2
Drive to Lope National Park
Day 3/4
Lope National Park
Day 5
Transfer to Lambarene
Day 6
Tour on Lake Onangue
Day 7
Zile Lake and other sites in Lambarene.
Day 8
Transfer to Loango National Park
Day 9/11
Loango National Park
Day 12
Transfer from Loango to Libreville
Day 13
Akanda National Park
Day 14
A city tour of Libreville; transfer to airport
Day 15
Arrive London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    Please note in Loango National Park there is no single occupancy, only sharing available due to the limited availability of tented accommodation.

Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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