The highlight of this trip includes, Tracking the lowland Gorillas, Explore the river Loango Base Camp with the possibility to see elephants, buffaloes among others, Visit Mpivié river to visit the crocodile river, Explore Tassi Region, Hike through e Bamboo forest ecosystem.
Day One: Arrival in Libreville
Upon arrival at the Airport, you will be welcomed by the guide from Afrikan Wildlife Safaris and then transfer you t the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day Two: Libreville to Franceville
This morning, your guide will drive you to Léon Mba airport for the domestic flight scheduled at 7:30 am to Franceville. Then you will go to Port Omboue for a boat ride on gorilla island, meet scientists who will explain the program of habituation, gorillas, Proceed to Evengué and have lunch at Olako hotel. Later take a boat to visit the Catholic mission of St, Anne, in the heart of a vast bamboo forest to see the Church built by Gustave Eiffel at the end of the 19th century. Hiking through the incredible Bamboo forest ecosystem where sometimes traditional ceremonies take place, with its vegetation, its many species of birds… and its Church of Saint Anne is a pretty fantastic place. Return to the hotel Olako for dinner and overnight.
Day Three: Evenghe, Mpivie River and Loango
For this day, you will take a boat to Mpivié river to visit the crocodile river and check out for several species of birds. Explore the river Loango Base Camp for a beautiful landscape with the possibility to see elephants buffaloes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day Four: Tassi Region
Today you will head to Tassi, one of the spécial places prized by éléphants to travel by sea during the rainy season (from October to April). The camp is ideally located between the beach, savannah, and forest. Dinner and overnight at Camp Tassi. In turtle season (October to February), venture out at night with our expert guide to search for nesting marine turtles. Four species of marine turtles can be found nesting on Gabon’s beaches.
Day Five: Tassi to Loango
On this day, you will return to Loango Lodge, lunch at Loango Lodge. Visit St. Catherine’s. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day Six: Loango National park to Port Gentil and Libreville.
After an early breakfast, go on a final safari or boat ride to see the aquatic animals. Depending on your flight time from Port Gentil, go on a morning safari either by boat or in a safari vehicle before you depart by road to Port Gentil. On arrival in Port Gentil, board for the 30 minutes flight to Libreville. On arrival in Libreville, optional international departure or overnight to enjoy what Libreville offers.