Réserve de la Lopé

Réserve de la Lopé is a national park in central Gabon. Although the terrain is mostly monsoon forest, to the north of the park, there are the last remnants of grass savannas created in Central Africa during the last Ice Age, 15,000 years ago. Smack-dab on the equator is the Réserve de la Lopé, complete with savannas, rolling hills, and rainforest, where you can see buffalo, elephants, gorillas, and mandrills.

It was the first reserve in Gabon when the Lopé-Okanda Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1946. In 2007, the Lopé-Okanda landscape was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The biggest attraction of the Sanctuary de la Lope is the spinning shafts that you will see. You will love it for sure. However, this is not a place for everyone unless they have been to Africa before.

You'll find a research station run by the Zoological Society of London there. You could be at the station, less than five meters from the rainforest. For wildlife and adventure lovers, it is always a pleasure to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the exciting environment. Make sure to go with your guide and always follow the rules.

Location: central Gabon