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Let’s Go to Gabon – A Safari in 2027

A Scheduled Trip to Gabon

Gabon Wildlife

Highlights

Of Birds & Bees, and Forest Elephants, Mandrills, Gorillas & even a Bwiti…

Gabon is a wild place of pristine old-growth forests where there are almost no human settlements, and where wild animals live protected within the thick foliage of the Congolese rainforest, nestled between the many rivers that traverse this west African country. This is a trip for those of you who want to see something new, something different. It is a place for the intrepid Africa enthusiast who will be thrilled by the sight of a red river hog in a wallow, or a wary lowland gorilla in a forest clearing. On this trip, timed to coincide with the gathering of humpback whales off the shores of Gabon, and the troops of the fabulously colorful Gabon mandrill, we will enjoy a truly epic African adventure, moving by boat, and plane through the heart of Africa.


Scheduled group tour from
July 1, 2027 - July 10, 2027

Starting from
EUR 10,260
per person sharing

Duration
10 days / 9 nights

Transport
Fly-in Safari

Accommodation
Lodge or Hotel

Exploring
Libreville, Loango National Park, Lopé National Park


About this Safari

Dear Adventurers,

One of the big draws of Gabon is its ability to allow visitors to track wild mandrills in Lopé National Park. But mandrills and gorillas and forest elephants? Only in Gabon.

  1. One of the most intriguing & authentic cultural activities on the continent is the psychedelic Bwiti Ceremony. Only in Gabon.
  2. That jewel of Gabon, Loango NP, a unique biodiversity hotspot and home to so many charismatic and enigmatic species. Only in Gabon.

Question: Where in the world can you be relatively sure of seeing African forest elephants, Western lowland gorillas, mandrill, red-river hogs, humpback whale congregations, slender-snouted crocs, dwarf crocs, grey-cheeked and red-capped mangabeys, grand murmurations of African River Martins and Rosy Bee Eaters on one and the same trip?

Answer: Nowhere in the world, except perhaps in Gabon!

So if you are intrigued by the idea of exploring virgin rainforests, boating down broad African rivers and lagoons, tracking mandrills with pioneering researchers, walking in the footsteps of lowland gorillas or sleeping on a bed at Dr Albert Schweitzer’s hospital, I hope you will decide to join us on this extraordinary adventure to the Congo Basin where a different type of safari awaits you…

We have tweaked this itinerary to make it flow smoother, but it is still an adventure in every sense of the word. This is not your typical glamping safari for which sub-Saharan Africa is famous. It requires a certain level of physical fitness and mental fortitude to truly enjoy the experiences that Gabon has to offer. But if you are up to the challenge, then I promise that your rewards will be tremendous.

Sangeeta

Sangeeta

Dates: July 1 – July 10, 2027

Costs –

  • The cost of this 10-day Gabon trip is EUR 10,260 per person sharing
  • Early bird discounted price is EUR 9,995 per person sharing

Request for the Full Itinerary

or call our African safari specialists at
+1 703 220 6393 or +91 9717 275237


Day By Day Itinerary

DAY 1, July 1, 2027: ARRIVE IN LIBREVILLE, GABON

Today we will assemble in Libreville, where you will be met and transferred to your……….

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DAY 2, July 2, 2027 : LIBREVILLE to LOPE NP BY ROAD

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll start our road trip to Lopé National Park which is located about 300 kms due east of the city. Although the………

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DAYS 3-4, July 3-4, 2027: LOPÉ NP – MANDRILL TREKS

On each of the 2 full days here, groups of 4 guests per day will accompany the mandrill research team and head out to track the
mandrill troops of……..

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DAY 5, July 5, 2027: LOPÉ TO LAMBERENE BY CAR (about 6 hours)

After an early breakfast, we’ll head out by car to Lamberéné, the site of Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s hospital that he founded in 1913 on the Ogooué River, and get acquainted with……..

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DAY 6, July 6, 2027 LAMBERENE to LOANGO BY BOAT (8-9 hours)

After breakfast, we will hop onto a motorized boat by 7 am for a thrilling 4-5 hour ride down the Ogooué River to Omboué, where we will……….

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DAY 7 & 8, July 7-8, 2027: LOANGO NP, AKAKA CAMP

Akaka Camp is a very special place, perched as it is in the backwaters of Loango NP. During the dry season, it becomes a magnet for forest
elephants, all sorts of……..

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DAY 9, July 9, 2027: LOANGO NP – PORT GENTIL – LIBREVILLE

After an early breakfast today, we’ll transfer by car to Port Gentil and head off directly to the pier for a 2-3 hour whale………

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DAY 10, July 10, 2027: LIBREVILLE – BRAZZA/HOME

We have a city/market tour this morning for those of you who are not joining us in the Congo. You will be transferred to the……..

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Tour Accommodation

Akaka Camp Dining Deck

Akaka Camp, Loango National Park, Gabon

  • Type: Tented Camp
  • Location: Loango National Park

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Costs

The cost includes:

  • Meet and greet + all transport within Gabon – car, boat and flights as indicated
  • Fuel, drivers, and local guides everywhere
  • Accommodation and meals as indicated
  • Daily activities as indicated – 1 x Mandrill permit & 1 x Gorilla permit included
  • House drinks are included only at Akaka
  • Gorilla permit for Akaka habituated gorilla tracking is included at EUR 550 per permit; price subject to change

The costs do not include:

  • International flights to and from Libreville
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary (in Libreville & Lopé)
  • Any applicable visas
  • Visas on arrival (Euro 250)
  • Travel insurance
Notes
  • The itinerary and activities are subject to change in accordance with local conditions
  • Please travel with a single ‘soft’ suitcase/duffle bag (not a ‘hard’ suitcase) and one backpack
  • We recommend that you bring a hiking pole, torch, sunscreen, and dark clothes for the forest
  • Guests should bring along an extra EUR 300 to cover non-included food and drinks, and EUR 250 for tips, shopping & miscellaneous expenses (per person).
  • Payment means that you have read, understood, and accepted our Terms and Conditions: https://www.chaloafrica.com/docs/terms-and-conditions.pdf

ALSO REQUIRED

  • Compulsory vaccinations – Yellow fever vaccination is needed; please ensure that you carry your yellow book with you for random inspections
  • Scanned passport photos – with a clear photo of the face
  • Medical certificate for ages 60 yrs and over (up to Age 59 certificate not required)
  • Travel insurance copy

Gallery

  • Gorilla
    Gorilla
  • Akaka Camp
    Akaka Camp
  • A Forest Elephant In Loango Np
    A Forest Elephant In Loango Np
  • Rainforests
    Rainforests
  • Great Blue Turacao
    Great Blue Turacao

Gabon Safari 2027 Map

Libreville, Gabon - Marker: 1

Lope National Park Entrance, Boléko, Gabon - Marker: 2

Loango National Park, Gabon - Marker: 3


Best Time to Visit

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This tour begins and ends at Libreville, Gabon.


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