Loango National Park

Loango National Park is the best destination of Gabon, as well as of Africa. It is the place to preserve many tens of kilometers of pristine beaches near freshwater lagoons and equatorial jungle.

What makes the beaches in Loango unique are the animals that walk along the sand – hippos, wild elephants, buffalo, leopards, gorillas, leatherback turtles crawling into the sand to lay their eggs. Sometimes tourists can even see humpback whales spewing water along the coast. At night, crocodiles make tiny trips to the water's edge. From July to September, dolphins and humpback whales will swim into the coastal waters.

With the abundance of wildlife, especially the baboons, and the rich and unique vegetation of the African rainforest, tourism is key to Gabon's poor economy. Most people consider Loango is the number one hunting destination on planet Earth.

Loango National Park is declared a tourist territory that does not violate the ecology. It means you can only go there as part of a tour, which you can buy at any of the tour agencies of Libreville, Igela, and other major tourist centers. It is better to register in advance as the number of visits may be limited due to the seasonal migration of animals and their breeding period.

Location: West of Gabon