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Gabon’s National Parks by Luxury Safari

Libreville, Lopé National Park, Lambaréné & Loango National Park

Best time to travel
Dec - Jan and May - Sep
Ideal length
10 nights
Perfect for
Couples

At a glance

  • International flights from Dublin to Gabon
  • All private transfers, internal flights and guiding requirements.
  • 10 nights’ luxury accommodation in Libreville, Lopé National Park, Lambaréné, Loango National Park
  • Allow us to arrange exciting activities for you, including wildlife tracking and night safaris in Lope National Park
  • Fascinating visit to a listed UNESCO World Heritage site to view Palaeolithic and Neolithic rock carvings
  • Enjoy picturesque river cruises and Gorilla trekking through the verdant forests of Loango National Park
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Introduction

Gabon, a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, is home to significant areas of protected parkland making it a unique part of the world to observe native wildlife. Explore all that this wonderful country has to offer in our specially tailored itinerary of jungle exploration. Journey by train to the rainforests of Lopé National Park and explore a pre-historic UNESCO World Heritage site before continuing to colonial Lambaréné. During your trip, rest your head at welcoming bush camps and allow the sounds of the forest lull you into slumber. Complete your journey with a five night stay in the coastal Loango National Park and watch as resident elephants graze along the seashore or observe a range of animals from gorillas and hippos to several species of migrating whales.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Libreville.

Your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury accommodation for your overnight stay in Libreville.

The following day, transfer to Lope National Park via an overnight rail journey.

You will be collected from your hotel in the late afternoon and transferred to Libreville’s Owendo Train Station. Sit back, relax and travel through the night in first class along the Transgabonaise railway.

Start your luxury Gabon holiday in Libreville
Welcome to Lope National Park.

Upon arrival at Lope Train Station after midnight, a private 4×4 safari vehicle will whisk you away to your luxury camp accommodation in Lope National Park. Get a good nights sleep before your adventure continues.

Start your luxury Gabon safari holiday in Lope National Park
Observe Old World primates during private wildlife safari.

During your stay at Lope National Park, you will have plenty of exciting activities to choose from. Track wildlife alongside an expert guide and spot collared mandrill or take part in a night safari to see the park’s nocturnal inhabitants.

Track collared mandrill on private safaris in Lope National National on your luxury Gabon holiday
Spend the day exploring the pre-historic sites.

Set out with a guide and trek to Mount Brazza or cruise along the Ogooué River visiting UNESCO World Heritage-listed pre-historic rock carvings, Stone Age and Neolithic sites.

Cruise along the Ogooué River during your luxury Gabon safari holiday
Transfer to Lambaréné and visit the Albert Schweitzer Hospital & Museum.

A private 4×4 safari vehicle will transfer you to your next destination, Lambaréné where you will be staying in rustic cottage overnight. Take a tour of the hospital founded by Albert Schweitzer, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to humanity.

Transfer to Loango National Park via Omboue.

You will travel to Loango National Park by scenic boat ride along the Ogooué River as far as Omboue where you will then continue by vehicle. The Ogooué River itself is a sight to behold and consists of undisturbed rainforest with some savanna grassland. The area is home to a high biodiversity with several species of crocodile inhabiting its waters.

Spot elephants along the banks of the Ogooué River during your luxury Gabon safari holiday
Experience close encounters with wildlife during guided safaris.

During your 5-night stay in Loango National Park take part in a range of thrilling activities including gorilla trekking, fishing, birding and whale watching. Or if you would prefer to sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic river cruise at sunset.

Embark on a whale watching excursion in Loango National Park during your luxury Gabon holiday
Transfer back to Libreville.

You will be returned by private car to Gabon’s capital for your flight home to Dublin.

Return to Libreville where you will fly home from at the end of your luxury Gabon holiday
Depart from Libreville to Dublin.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Hotel le cristal

Hôtel Le Cristal

In the heart of Libreville, within walking distance of the business district, Hôtel Le Cristal is a perfect oasis of comfort and calm amongst a bustling cityscape. The hotel offers the intimate service of a luxury boutique hotel.

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Moabi Tented Camp

Moabi Tented Camp

At the exclusive Moabi Tented Camp, embrace a truly bespoke safari experience amidst the rolling savanna of northern Lopé National Park. Six luxurious, low impact guest tents have been tastefully created.

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Loango, Gabon

Loango Lodge

Based in Africa’s “Last Eden”, Loango Lodge is the ideal base from which to explore the Loango National Park. The lodge offers comfortable guest bungalows decorated in authentic African woods and textiles.

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Akaka, Gabon

Akaka Forest Camp

The Akaka Forest Camp is perfectly situated within the tropical rainforest on the Rembo Ngowe River and offers complete immersion into the wild bush setting. Accommodation comprises comfortable mounted tents.

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Louri, Gabon

Louri Wilderness Camp

Immerse yourself in the natural splendour of Loango National Park at Louri Wilderness Camp, an intimate, safari-style tented camp constructed by nearby villagers and nestled in the forest on the banks of Louri Lagoon.

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What people are saying

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