Animal Paradise Between Jungle and Sea

Traveling to Gabon means embracing a piece of African serenity. The country directly on the equator is rich in tropical forests and wildlife, perfect for animal and nature enthusiasts. You explore impressive landscapes on foot, by train, boat and off-road vehicle. A highlight for every Africa lover! Forest elephants, sitatungas and mandrills during mating season in Lope National ParkBeginning with a train journey, you reach the heart of the Gabonese forest areas in Lope National Park. The lush green of the treetops in the tropical rainforests and the abundance of animals will inspire you just as much as the observation of mandrills and the visit to the Albert Schweitzer Jungle Hospital in Lambarene. On Gabon's lifeline, the Ogooue River, you embark on an adventurous boat trip downstream, where "surfing" hippos can be spotted on the banks for salt extraction.Switzerland's jungle hospital in Lambarene & western lowland gorillas in Loango NPAn arriving on the coast and in Loango National Park, dense rainforest meets wild, lonely beaches where buffalo, elephants and other mammals have found their home. The absolute highlight of the trip is certainly the gorilla tracking of the western lowland gorillas in Loango National Park. There is also the option of going on a humpback whale safari from Port Gentil or ending the tour with a day at the beach.