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Provinces in Gabon : Estuaire, Haut-Ogooue, Moyen-Ogooue, Ngounie, Nyanga, Ogooue-Ivindo, Ogooue-Lolo, Ogooue-Maritime, Woleu-Ntem

The Gabonese Republic borders on Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and the Gulf of Guinea [ Atlantic Coast ]

Equator, the line imagined by man, crosses this little country of Central Africa

Capital City of Gabon: Libreville


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Car Rental Gabon

 Europcar - Libreville Airport and City; Port Gentil
Only new rental cars [ average age only 6 months ], All inclusive prices, 24 hours roadside assistance, 24/7 service most airports.

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Hertz

Hotels in Gabon

 InterContinental Libreville
 Le Meridien Re-Ndama
Set in the heart of Libreville, Le Méridien Re-Ndama is situated on the estuary of the Komo River and in front of the crashing ocean waves. The capital city of Gabon, Libreville features a variety of areas, including the Glass District, Oloumi industrial area, and Quartier Louis, famous for its lively nightlife. Discover the historic charm and contemporary luxury of the city at the classically elegant Le Méridien Re-Ndama.
 Hotel Atlantique
 Novotel Libreville Rapontchomb - located in the city centre
The hotel has sea views and is only 2 minutes from the business and shopping center. The hotel features meeting rooms and a large swimming pool with terrace. Offers excursions within Gabon. The hotel will be closed for refurbishment until September 2008.
 Hotel Monts de Cristal

National Parks

 Lopé Reserve
 Lekedi Park - Le site de la Société d'Exploitation du Parc de la Lékédi
The Lekedi Park, in south-east Gabon, welcomes you. Savanna, tropical rainforest, rivers, safari, wild fauna.

 Gabon National Parks
Parks: Akanda, Mont Birougou, Ivindo, Loango, Lopé, Mayumba, Minkébé, Crystal Mountains, Moukalaba-Doudou, Mwagné, Bateke Plateaux, Pongara, Waka; Protected Areas [ Wonga-Wongué, Ogooué Wetlands and Mont Iboundji ]

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Equasud - Agence de Tourisme, Libreville
 Destinations in Gabon: Corisco Islands Bay; La Nyonie, Libreville & Arounds; Iguela Reserve; Fishing in Sette Cama; Franceville, Bateke Plateau; Lambarene, Dr Schweitzer Museum, lakes; La Lope Natural Reserve



 ECOFAC - Ecotourism - see Lopé National Park (Gabon)
Situated on the equator in the centre of the vast central African forest block, Lope National Park in Gabon is located 350 km to the east of Libreville, a 7 hour ride by vehicle or 4 hours by express train.
It is a living witness of what central Africa used to be like 18 000 years ago.

Travel Guides Gabon / Related Books

 Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe - Bradt Travel Guide - Sophie Warne
Gabon is the ideal destination for naturalists, boasting easily accessible rainforests and reserves where an astonishing range of wildlife can be found and environmental conservation and research is being carried out. This guide offers introductions to the history, geography and culture of the region and covers all the hard facts a visitor needs to know, including activities such as fishing, watersports and whale and dolphin watching. Thorough sections on the independent volcanic islands of Sao Tome and Principe will help visitors to discover this archipelago of sugarloaf peaks, idyllic beaches and fertile rainforests, which hosts a range of endemic species. With extensive practical information on accommodation, restaurants and transport and sections on languages, from French to local dialects, this book offers an insight into one of the best locations in Africa for both birds and primates.
Paperback 256 pages (September 2003); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620734.
 The Rough Guide to West Africa - Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186.
 West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide - Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.

Transport / How do I travel to Gabon

 Libreville Airport

The national airline, Air Gabon has services from Libreville to Lambaréné, Port Gentil, Franceville, Oyem, Mitzic and other towns.

 Air Gabon - Societe Nationale Air Gabon

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Train

 Map of Gabon [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance

 Government - Republic Gabon

 Assemblée Nationale du Gabon
 Gabonese Embassy London UK 

 Libreville - Capital City
The city is a port on the Gabon River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade center for a timber region.
The area around the city was inhabited by the Mpongwé tribe long before the French acquired the land in 1839.

 Estuaire [ Libreville ]
 Haut-Ogooué [ Franceville ]
 Moyen-Ogooue [ Lambaréné ]
 Ngounie [ Mouila ]
 Nyanga [ Tchibanga ]
 Ogooue-Ivindo - [ Makokou ]
 Ogooue-Lolo [ Koula Moutou ]
 Ogooue-Maritime [(Port-Gentil ]
 Woleu-Ntem [ Oyem ]

 Batouala
 Bongo
 Ekata
 Lambarene - third-largest city - built on an island in the middle of the Ogooué River
Located on East of Gabon, in the Moyen Ogoue region, at 246 kilometres from Libreville, Lambaréné and its lakes is one of the destination of Gabon. Lambaréné si worldly famous thanks to the Doctor Schweitzer Hospital. The Hospital was created in 1924, and unoccupied buildings since 1965, death doctor's date, can be freely visited with a guide. Its house has been turned into a Museum since its death, where every things are still in place.
 Lastoursville - located on the southern banks of the Ogooué River, with rolling hills all around
Lastoursville is located on the southern banks of the Ogooué River, with rolling hills all around. Once a boomtown during construction of the Transgabonais, Lozo (as the locals call it) is now pretty sleepy, offering good restaurants and inexpensive accommodation. The main attractions are all outside of town, including hikes to the Boundji Waterfalls or the caves about an hour's walk from the centre. Lastoursville is about 400km (250mi) east of Libreville, on the Transgabonais.
 Makokou
 Mékambo
 Momo
 Port Gentil  - Oil town, built on an island [ Ile de Mandji ] at the mouth of the Ogooué River
The northern point of the island, Cap Lopez, is flooded with expatriates, top-end hotels and the only decent beach. Port-Gentil has more restaurants, nightclubs and stores per capita than any other African city and has expanded to include a casino and a decent hospital. The African quarters are cheaper than the top-end of town and offers a host of inexpensive restaurants, bars and clubs that are as lively and interesting as those in Libreville and even safer to visit [ info from the embassy - 2005 ]
Port-Gentil is about 200km (125mi) south-west of Libreville. The only way to get there is by air or water. There are flights from Libreville, a ferry between Port-Gentil and the capital, or a riverboat, which you can catch in Lambaréné or Ndjolé.
 Qvula
 Zoula

 Corisco Islands Bay
Settled in the Atlantic Ocean, close to the North Gabonese coast, after 45 minutes from Libreville by boat, the tree Corisco islands are named : Banie, Cocotier and Konga. The viewing is like a dream so that sea waters are blue and limpids, white sand beaches are marvellous, blue sky is intense.
The Corisco Bay is excellent place for scuba diving to observe sea wildlife [ from July to October, these months are recommended to observe Whales who have chosen these warm sea water of Corisco Islands Bay for their reproduction period. A spectacle to be absolutely seen in Gabon ]
 Lake Region
The Lake region is visited with motorised pirogues from North to South from Lambarene city. The Zilé Lake, close to Lambarene, is long of 7 kilometres and large of 2 kilometres, hardly populated. In the centre, the "Fetish Island" is a sacred wood where we are already in the ambience of green and dense vegetation. By the north The Deguiele Lake, the Lake Gome and the Azingo Lake, which are located close to the Wogua -Wongue reserve frontiers offering various and intense spectacles. By the South, most of lakes are vast, populated by hippopotamus, monkeys, varanus, eagles, pelicans and other fishing birds spices. The Evaro Lake is a real liana curtain's theatre. The Ezanga Lake, the Onangue Lake, The Ogoueme Lakes are also worth to be visited for their view.

 Assemblee Nationale de Gabon
 Dr Schweitzer Hospital, and Museum

Cuisine - Gabon Foods / Recipes

 South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa 
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail 

The Best of African Cooking 
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132

 African Recipes

History of Gabon

France occupied Gabon in 1885 but did not administer it until 1903. In 1910, Gabon became one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa, a federation that survived until 1959. These territories became independent on August 17, 1960.

 Gabon's History - Wikipedia
During the last seven centuries, Bantu ethnic groups arrived in the area from several directions to escape enemies or find new land. Little is known of tribal life before European contact, but tribal art suggests rich cultural heritages...
 Albert Schweizer - see Wikipedia and / or The Albert Schweitzer Page
Albert Schweitzer, OM, (January 14, 1875 - September 4, 1965) was a German theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize in 1953...

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Ethnic group boundaries are less sharply drawn in Gabon than elsewhere in Africa. French, the official language, is a unifying force.

 Music of Gabon [ Wikipedia ]

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Links to Gabon - Stanford University

 BBC Country Profile Gabon 

 Yahoo Gabon Directories 


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