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Gabon is located along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa. The country boasts significant areas of protected parkland. The coastal terrain of famous Loango National Park in Gabon is home to a variety of wildlife, from hippos and whales to gorillas. Another beautiful parkland in the country, Lope National Park features mostly rainforest while the popular Akanda National Park is well-known for its mangroves and tidal beaches. The capital of Gabon, Libreville, offer myriad cultural attractions for the tourists such as the National Museum of Arts and Traditions, which includes an assortment of masks and other wood-carved artifacts. The lovely beach resort town of Point Denis is a habitat for leatherback turtles and is located across an estuary from Libreville. The picturesque riverfront town of Lambarene is home to a museum dedicated to the famous doctor Albert Schweitzer. In the eastern part of the country are located the foaming Kongou Falls of Ivindo National Park, the western part is home to the surf spot Cape Lopez.

Popular Destinations in Gabon

Libreville

Libreville is the capital city of Gabon. The beautiful seafront boulevard of the city boasts several parks and sculptures. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Libreville is the National Museum of Arts and Tradition. The museum puts on show tribal crafts such as masks and wood-carved artifacts. Mont-Bouet open-air market is an excellent place to visit for shopaholics. The market sells a wide array of goods, from souvenirs and household items to local produce. Located in the farther east of the city, St. Michel Church is popular for its tall wooden columns with decorative carvings. To the northeast of the center is Sibang Arboretum preserving a lot of indigenous tree species. Pongara National Park, located to the south of the city, is a breeding ground for leatherback turtles and offers an opportunity for humpback whale watching.

Lambarene

A town on the Ogooue River in western Gabon, Lambarene is well-known for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital constructed by the famous German doctor in the early 20th century to cure patients of tropical diseases. There is also a museum in the hospital boasting paintings, photographs, and personal items that belonged to the doctor. Tourists can enjoy riding the motorized canoes on the Evaro, Ezanga, and Onague lakes. These lakes also support birdlife like herons and pelicans.

Port-Gentil

Gentil is a hub for the petroleum industry. The city is located on the Cape Lopez peninsula and boasts a sheltered harbor and beaches among which the most popular one is the Plage du Dahu Beach. St. Louis Church of Port-Gentil is among the city’s significant landmarks. Located at the tip of the peninsula is the 20th-century Cape Lopez Lighthouse and to its south is the Ogooue River famous for being home to several fish species.

Best Time to Visit Gabon
Gabon experiences typically equatorial climate with extreme levels of humidity. The driest season here is between the months of June and August while the rainy season is between October and May. The maximum rainfall occurs in April and November. Weather-wise, the best time to take Gabon flights is between May and September (it is also the peak tourist season). It is advisable to book tickets in advance to get cheap flights to Gabon as during peak season, airfare tends to rise.