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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 an impressive 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, 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 enjoy a guided city tour of 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 
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  • A possibility of Chimpanzee too along with other seldom-seen primates
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  • View nesting African River Martins
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  • An incredible array of West African birds
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  • Visit the Albert Schweitzer Museum in Lambarene
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  • Travel down the mighty Ogooue River
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  • Forest Elephant, Forest Buffalo and Red River Hogs
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  • A superb opportunity to visit this little-visited country, most of which is covered in unspoilt forest
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  • Led by Gabonese wildlife experts and a Naturetrek tour leader
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The west African country of Gabon straddles the equator and is still swathed in lush tropical forest, home to some of the most exciting and rarely-seen mammals and birds on the planet. With a population of only 2.4 million people and 11% of its land area protected within 13 national parks, this little-visited country is often referred to as the continent's 'Last Eden' and offers a rare glimpse into the Africa of old. This pioneering 15-day holiday explores the very best of Gabon's unspoiled forests, rivers and coastline and includes visits to two of its finest national parks, namely Lopé, and Loango, in which live such sought-after creatures as Western Lowland Gorilla, Mandrill, Chimpanzee, African River Martin and many more.


We begin our holiday with a flight to Libreville, Gabon's bustling capital, where we spend one night before travelling on to Lopé National Park for a 2-night stay. We will make several stops during the long drive to observe the birdlife and scenery we pass en route, and will break the journey with an overnight in Ndjolé. On arrival in Lopé, we will settle into our accommodation by a large lake, where we can enjoy watching the abundant birdlife all around us and listening to the exotic sounds of the African rainforest. Lopé is an important refuge for the spectacular and fearsome-looking Mandrill and is home to around 1,400 individuals, however they have wide ranges and it can be difficult to find this impressive primate, so sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also home to the gingery-coloured Forest Buffalo, the characterful Red River Hog and a host of range-restricted primates, plus over 400 species of birds. Among the latter, the localised Dja River Scrub Warbler is the most sought after, but the colourful range of weavers, barbets and bee-eaters will be equally impressive.


After an exciting couple of days exploring Lopé, we will drive south west to the small city of Lambarene for the next two nights. Here we will enjoy a mix of cultural and birdwatching excursions, including a visit to the Albert Schweitzer Museum (a Nobel Peace Prize winner who founded one of the first hospitals in Gabon) and a boat trip on Lake Onangue to enjoy the range of birdlife. Wherever water is present in Africa you can usually find of an abundance of birdlife and our time on these lakes may well be a highlight of the tour. Our accommodation sits beside the Onangue River, and each evening we will enjoy a welcome sundowner while watching nightjars and a variety of bats hawking over the water. 


Moving on, we spend four nights at Loango National Park on Gabon's scenic coastline. To access the park, we will travel by boat down the tree-lined Onangue River and then travel the remainder of the distance on dirt roads. For many, our time in Loango will be the ultimate highlight of this holiday, for it offers the opportunity to join trackers in search of the magnificent Western Lowland Gorilla. Although sightings are far from guaranteed, we stand a good chance of laying eyes on these gentle giants. We also hope to encounter the characterful African River Martin — surely the continent's most striking hirundine — which nests along the park's remote sandy banks. Away from its breeding grounds, this unusual species forms flocks along the remotest waterways of the Congo Basin, meaning Gabon is the most accessible place to find this iconic bird! Flocks of Rosy Bee-eaters, plus Black-headed Bee-eater and Forbes's Plover join the martins along the river. Nocturnal forays may also reveal a Pel's Fishing Owl or the striking Vermiculated Fishing Owl, while a thermal camera may pick up the presence of some very elusive and seldom-seen species, with Giant Pangolin being an outside possibility! Other highlights of our time in Gabon's premier national park may include Hippos 'surfing' in the breakers and Forest Elephants wandering on the reserve's sandy beaches. We will stay at two separate lodges within the heart of this spectacular reserve, increasing our diversity of wildlife sightings and the amount of the park we can explore.


We end the tour with one night near Pongara National Park to enjoy the birdlife of its forests and mangroves. Our time here will offer a final finale of species, perhaps including Gabon Woodpecker and Fiery-breasted Bushshrike, before we must make our way back to nearby Libreville to catch our return flight home.

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A mix of tourist style hotels and simple lodge/camp accommodation. Please note in Loango National Park there is no single occupancy, only sharing available due to the limited availability of tented accommodation.

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All meals in country are included.

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Gabon's Natural History, especially its larger mammals and incredible diversity of birds. An interest in both birds and mammals is highly recommended for this tour.

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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
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  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
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  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.
Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
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• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age
Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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Gabon - Africa's Last Eden

Tour Code: GAB02

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

£12,995

Flight Inclusive

£11,995

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1147.6kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Tracking Western Lowland Gorillas at Loango National Park 
  • A possibility of Chimpanzee too along with other seldom-seen primates
  • View nesting African River Martins
  • An incredible array of West African birds
  • Visit the Albert Schweitzer Museum in Lambarene
  • Travel 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

Summary

The west African country of Gabon straddles the equator and is still swathed in lush tropical forest, home to some of the most exciting and rarely-seen mammals and birds on the planet. With a population of only 2.4 million people and 11% of its land area protected within 13 national parks, this little-visited country is often referred to as the continent's 'Last Eden' and offers a rare glimpse into the Africa of old. This pioneering 15-day holiday explores the very best of Gabon's unspoiled forests, rivers and coastline and includes visits to two of its finest national parks, namely Lopé, and Loango, in which live such sought-after creatures as Western Lowland Gorilla, Mandrill, Chimpanzee, African River Martin and many more.

We begin our holiday with a flight to Libreville, Gabon's bustling capital, where we spend one night before travelling on to Lopé National Park for a 2-night stay. We will make several stops during the long drive to observe the birdlife and scenery we pass en route, and will break the journey with an overnight in Ndjolé. On arrival in Lopé, we will settle into our accommodation by a large lake, where we can enjoy watching the abundant birdlife all around us and listening to the exotic sounds of the African rainforest. Lopé is an important refuge for the spectacular and fearsome-looking Mandrill and is home to around 1,400 individuals, however they have wide ranges and it can be difficult to find this impressive primate, so sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also home to the gingery-coloured Forest Buffalo, the characterful Red River Hog and a host of range-restricted primates, plus over 400 species of birds. Among the latter, the localised Dja River Scrub Warbler is the most sought after, but the colourful range of weavers, barbets and bee-eaters will be equally impressive.

After an exciting couple of days exploring Lopé, we will drive south west to the small city of Lambarene for the next two nights. Here we will enjoy a mix of cultural and birdwatching excursions, including a visit to the Albert Schweitzer Museum (a Nobel Peace Prize winner who founded one of the first hospitals in Gabon) and a boat trip on Lake Onangue to enjoy the range of birdlife. Wherever water is present in Africa you can usually find of an abundance of birdlife and our time on these lakes may well be a highlight of the tour. Our accommodation sits beside the Onangue River, and each evening we will enjoy a welcome sundowner while watching nightjars and a variety of bats hawking over the water. 

Moving on, we spend four nights at Loango National Park on Gabon's scenic coastline. To access the park, we will travel by boat down the tree-lined Onangue River and then travel the remainder of the distance on dirt roads. For many, our time in Loango will be the ultimate highlight of this holiday, for it offers the opportunity to join trackers in search of the magnificent Western Lowland Gorilla. Although sightings are far from guaranteed, we stand a good chance of laying eyes on these gentle giants. We also hope to encounter the characterful African River Martin — surely the continent's most striking hirundine — which nests along the park's remote sandy banks. Away from its breeding grounds, this unusual species forms flocks along the remotest waterways of the Congo Basin, meaning Gabon is the most accessible place to find this iconic bird! Flocks of Rosy Bee-eaters, plus Black-headed Bee-eater and Forbes's Plover join the martins along the river. Nocturnal forays may also reveal a Pel's Fishing Owl or the striking Vermiculated Fishing Owl, while a thermal camera may pick up the presence of some very elusive and seldom-seen species, with Giant Pangolin being an outside possibility! Other highlights of our time in Gabon's premier national park may include Hippos 'surfing' in the breakers and Forest Elephants wandering on the reserve's sandy beaches. We will stay at two separate lodges within the heart of this spectacular reserve, increasing our diversity of wildlife sightings and the amount of the park we can explore.

We end the tour with one night near Pongara National Park to enjoy the birdlife of its forests and mangroves. Our time here will offer a final finale of species, perhaps including Gabon Woodpecker and Fiery-breasted Bushshrike, before we must make our way back to nearby Libreville to catch our return flight home.

Focus

Gabon's Natural History, especially its larger mammals and incredible diversity of birds. An interest in both birds and mammals is highly recommended for this tour.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Fly London to Libreville, via Paris
Day
2
Transfer Ndjole
Days
3 - 4
Lope National Park
Day
5
Transfer to Lambarene
Day
6
Lambarene & Lake Onangue
Day
7
Transfer to Loango National Park
Days
8 - 10
Loango National Park
Day
11
Transfer Port Gentil & fly Libreville
Days
12 - 13
Nyonie Camp
Day
14
A city tour of Libreville; transfer to airport
Day
15
Arrive London

What's Included?

Food

All meals in country are included.

Accommodation

A mix of tourist style hotels and simple lodge/camp accommodation. Please note in Loango National Park there is no single occupancy, only sharing available due to the limited availability of tented accommodation.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£12,995

Land Only

£11,995

Single Supplement

£695

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Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Andy lives on the edge of Dartmoor in South Devon. He’s been a keen birder and naturalist for as long as he can remember and has enjoyed a varied career divided between conservation work in Britain and Ireland, school teaching and wildlife tour leading.
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2028

Flight Inclusive

£13,395

Land Only

£12,395

Single Supplement

£745

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Gallery

Western Lowland Gorilla, Gabon
Forest Elephants at Loango National Park, Gabon
African River Martin - by Michel Peltier.jpg
Forest Elephants, Gabon
Mandrill, Gabon
Malachite Kingfisher, Gabon
Lope National Park, Gabon
Sitatunga, Gabon
Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Gabon
Green Hylia, Gabon
Orange Weaver, Gabon
Goliath Heron, Gabon
Forbe's Plover, Gabon
Western Lowland Gorilla, Gabon
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