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A Glimpse of Gabon
7 Days Starting in Libreville and ending in Libreville
Visiting: Libreville, Wonga Wongue National Park, Lope, Lopé National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TBA
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 12
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Tour Overview
A small country in an African scale with just one and a half million inhabitants. It is located right on the equatorial line in western Africa. After the independence from France in 1960, the country has introduced a national pension, health insurance and support for families with children. These social landmarks are due to extraction of raw materials and oil since the sixties and today the average income is four times higher than for the other countries south of the equator.The capital Libreville appears prosperous with relatively good roads, neat and tidy the African way and virtually no slums. The cars are relatively new and people are well-dressed. And when it comes to gourmet, you will find here one of West Africa's top-10 restaurants. Only here it is still possible to see elephants at the water's edge. Gabon is home to huge nature reserves and forest areas, with up 20% of the plants endemic to the region. There are buffaloes and hippos, elephants, leopards and gorillas. In the Lope National Park, which is one of the most pristine rainforests, live 3-5000 free-living gorillas, in addition to countless white-nosed monkeys, chimpanzees and mandrills. An exciting and in many ways different African country.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Libreville
Location: Libreville
Accommodation: Hotel
Pick-up at the airport and transfer to our hotel for overnight.
Day 2 : Libreville -Nyonie
Location: Wonga Wongue National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our guide will pick us up after breakfast and transfer us to Michal Marine dock. From here it is a 45-minute boat ride to Matek-mavi. Our trip continues with 4x4 vehicles until finally reaching the Nyonie camp. We will settle here, take a short break and have lunch before going for a game drive in the reserve in the afternoon. During the drive we will have the chance to see elephants, buffalos and many more wildlife species. Overnight at Nyonie Camp.
Day 3. Nyonie Reserve
Location: Wonga Wongue National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we will trek through the beautiful forests of Nyonie Reserve. You can spend the afternoon relaxing on the beautiful beach near the camp. Overnight at Nyonie Camp.
Day 4 : Nyonie Reserve - Lopé
Location: Lope
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you can spend another day relaxing at the beach before returning to Libreville in the afternoon. From here we will take the night train to Lopé. Upon arrival at Lopé, we will be met by local guides and transferred to the hotel for overnight.
Day 5 : Mt. Brazza
Location: Lope
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you can spend your morning relaxing at the hotel. In the afternoon we will go for an extraordinary climb to the beautiful mount Brazza and enjoy the epic views from the top. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Lopé National Park
Location: Lopé National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is full of adventures and wildlife watching. We will start by sailing on the local river and then explore the park further with a 4x4 safari. We will get back to the hotel for dinner, before catching the night train to Libreville.
Day 7 : Departure
Location: Libreville International Airport
Accommodation: No accommodation
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to airport for departure
What's Included
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Accommodation
Overnights in standard hotels/lodges in rooms with private facilities
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All meals acc. itinerary
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Local English-speaking guides
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Entrance Fees
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Personal expenses
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, they are
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Is the train ticket included in the price?
Yes, train tickets Libreville - Lope vv.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
There will be Penguin tour leader at min. 8 people
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No,they are not
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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