Three-Day Budget Safari around Wonga Wongue Reserve

Libreville is a nice, enjoyable city and close to the ocean. However, sometimes it’s important to take a break from city life and go back to the roots. Luckily in Gabon we are spoiled with a rich variety of natural wonders and plenty of opportunities to enjoy some peace and serenity. This trip is ideal for weekends and if you want, you can also add another day!

Our site is located on the beach with outstanding views of the ocean in front of you and close to the Wonga Wongue National Park, a walk away from the elephants who frequently visit the area. The Wonga Wongue Presidential Reserve is located on the northwest coast in between Libreville and Port Gentil and does an outstanding job preserving its biodiversity and wildlife. With its 500.000 hectares it consists of a sand plateau with hilly dunes which can reach up to 300 meter. Beside it’s white beaches, the reserve also has a lake: Lake Eliwawanyé and home to the several rivers, which attract tons of wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds.

The region is surrounded by forest, savanna, mangrove and wetland vegetation. The place is a haven for many mammals such as elephants, buffalos, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, mangabeys, colobus monkeys, leopards, sitatungas, duikers and red river hogs. On the beach we can also find turtles who come to breed as the park is an excellent place for animals to hide from poachers.

Programme

Day 1: Morning transfer from Libreville to the Lodge 

Meeting in Libreville at the Michel Marina at 8.30 am, where you are picked by our boat. We will have a nice ride along the coast before we dive into the mangroves. At the coast, we will pick you up to bring you to the site. It’s a bit of a bumpy road for 45 minutes, but that’s part of the adventure, right?

The site offers basic, simple, but clean and air-conditioned accommodation, surrounded by an incredible natural environment. At noon you’ll have a tasty lunch and you’ll have some time to walk on the beach, swim and discover the area or just simply relax and enjoy the calm. Later in the afternoon you’ll go on a safari by jeep and have a really good chance to see animals such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, a wild variety of birds and it's even possible to see a chimpanzee! We’ll head back in the evening and you’ll be treated to another delicious meal.

Day 2: Safari 

Full-board stay with two safari-activities today. Enjoy! 

Day 3: Back To Libreville in the late afternoon

The following morning we offer a morning walk which will give you a different perspective to see the animals. Not from a vehicle, but this time on foot. After a hearty lunch, you will be then brought back to Libreville, satisfied after a relaxing time in paradise! 

Includes: 

- transport to the reserve by boat and car and back 

- full-board stay 

- safari activities 

Doesn’t include: 

- drinks 

- visa 

- transport to Michel Marina

Please bring: 

-  Soap, shampoo, towels, adequate clothing, good walking shoes and socks, swimming clothes, a light rain jacket, backpack, sun cream, mosquito repellent, torch, plenty of water and medication.

Gabon E-visa: 

The e-visa for Gabon hasn't been working since the beginning of the website. It is possible to get the e-visa for Gabon with the help of our local travel agency from Libreville for 270 usd per person. It usually takes two to five days to get it. If you want to apply for the e-visa for Gabon, we can help you out as long as you book a multi-day tour with our travel agency. 

After booking your tour and your visa, please send us: 

- A clear scan of your passport (pdf only) 
- A hotel booking (pdf only) 
- A flight ticket / itinerary (pdf only) 

And the following information filled in: 

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