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 Reserve, 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 majority of the reserve is dominated by forest, while the rest of the park consists of savanna, mangrove and wetland vegetation. The park 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. 

This is how your trip would look like:

On day 1 we meet in Libreville 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? We offer basis, 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 calmth. 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, antilopes, 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 with another delicious meal. 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! 

Price: 
1 person: 559 usd
2 persons: 470 usd pp
3 persons: 445 usd pp
4 persons: 429 usd pp

Trip includes: 
– Transport from Libreville Michel Marine to the site and back. (boat and 4×4)
– 1 safari
– 1 morning walk
– All meals
– Simple accommodation with air conditioning and running water

Please bring soap, shampoo and towels, adequate clothing, good walking shoes, enough socks, swimming clothes, light rain jacket, backpack, sun cream, mosquito repellent, torch, plenty of water and medication. Be sure that you have good insurance as we’re not responsible for any accidents.