Safari Package From $5,080 per person, per tour
Loango National Park is located in western Gabon and offers a magnificent experience in the African wilderness. Nestled between the Nkomi and Ndogo Lagoons, the National Park is considered a true treasure on Africa’s western coast.
OVERVIEW
This 6-day Gabon gorilla trekking tour is one of the greatest primate safari packages designed to give you an in-depth look at Loango National Park’s western lowland gorillas. This tour includes game watching and a boat ride around the Lagoon, where you may see a variety of aquatic creatures. Your 6-day gorilla trekking trip in Gabon will start and end in Libreville.
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Package Includes:
✓ Boat ride
✓ Gorilla permit
✓ Flights between Libreville and Port-Gentil
✓ Road transportation to and from airport and hotels
✓ 5 nights and meals
✓ All activities in the travel plan apart the optional ones
Package Excludes:
x International flights
x Tips and gratuities
x All insurance (travel and/or cancellation)
x Hotel fees after your trip
x Optional activities
x Beverages
x Telephone calls
FLY TO
Libreville Airport
WHEN TO GO
Anytime of year
TIME ZONE
UTC+1
Itinerary
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 05
Day 06
Day 01
Day 01: Arrival at Libreville
On the first day of your 6-day Gabon gorilla trekking tour, you will fly from your home country to Libreville airport. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by your tour guide, who will give you a quick rundown of what your gorilla safari package entails. After that, he’ll bring you to your hotel, where you may unwind, dine, and spend the night.
Accommodation in Libreville:
Budget: Dream House
Mid-range: Etoiled d’Or
Luxury: Hotel Re-ndama
Day 02
Day 2: Transfer to Loango National Park
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and meet up with your safari guide to board your flight to Port-Gentil from Libreville airport. You will be picked up at Port-Gentil by a tour guide who will then drive you to your chosen Loango National Park lodge. After checking in, enjoy a delicious lunch and relax. After that, you have two options: go on a boat excursion along the Iguela Lagoon, where you can see fantastic views of the magnificent mangrove forests, or enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation in Loango National Park:
Budget: Camping (Tassi Savannah Camp, Louri Wilderness Camp)
Mid-range: Gavilo Lodge
Luxury: Loango Lodge
Day 03
Day 3: Gorilla tracking/excursion in Loango National Park
The third day of your 6-day gorilla trekking tour in Gabon begins with an early morning meal, followed by a transfer to the Max Planck Gorilla Habituation and Research Project. You’ll be instructed on the rules to follow when searching for western lowland gorillas, and then an experienced pygmy master tracker will lead you through a full day of learning about these amazing primates and their daily habits. When you come across a family of western lowland gorillas, you must remain a distance of about 10 meters from them for the duration of the spectacular encounter, which involves snapping pictures and learning more about their habits.
The duration of the entire encounter may vary depending on where these species are located, but it is a truly unforgettable experience. Later, you will walk or ride a boat around the lagoon to Yatouga Base Camp, where researchers live. Expect to learn a lot about western lowland gorillas and the ongoing research while you’re here.
In the afternoon, you’ll go on a game drive through the park’s beautiful savanna grassland in a 4WD safari vehicle. This allows you to see a wide range of species such as leopards, duikers, birds, elephants, and many others. After that, return to the accommodation to unwind, eat, and sleep.
Accommodation in Loango National Park:
Budget: Camping (Tassi Savannah Camp, Louri Wilderness Camp)
Mid-range: Gavilo Lodge
Luxury: Loango Lodge
Day 04
Day 4: Game viewing around Tassi Camp
Enjoy your morning breakfast before departing on a trip to Tassi Camp, which is surrounded by savanna and is located near the ocean. Tassi is notable for its vast number of large mammals that may be seen roaming freely along the beach. You may also see hippos swimming, and if you visit during the wet or rainy season, you may see numerous monkeys, buffaloes, and forest elephants grazing along the coastal grassland.
If you want to see turtles, the best time to visit is between October and February. You will be guided by an experienced guide at night to look for nesting marine turtles, which comprise four different species on Gabon’s beaches.
Accommodation in Loango National Park:
Budget: Camping (Tassi Savannah Camp, Louri Wilderness Camp)
Mid-range: Gavilo Lodge
Luxury: Loango Lodge
Day 05
Day 5: Return to Libreville
The fifth day of your 6-day Gabon gorilla trekking tour will begin with an early morning meal, followed by either morning game watching or a boat ride to see a variety of aquatic creatures. Take a flight from Port Gentil to Libreville after that.
Accommodation in Libreville:
Budget: Dream House
Mid-range: Etoiled d’Or
Luxury: Hotel Re-ndama
Day 06
Day 6: Libreville city tour and departure
Get up early enough to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before meeting your tour guide and embarking on your Libreville city exploration. You will see the unique church of Saint Michel, which has around 31 massive wooden columns shaped by a blind Gabonese artisan. Other places to see include the Musee des Arts et Traditions, where you can learn more about Gabonese culture, the famed Louis Quarter, which has some of the city’s best clubs, bars, restaurants, and more, as well as the neighbouring markets. After that, link to the airport to take your trip home, and your 6-day Gabon gorilla tracking tour concludes.