Central Africa

CENTRAL AFRICA

GABON

Overview

Many nature lovers well acquainted with the African continent consider Gabon a rare and exotic tropical gem, yet tourism here still remains relatively undeveloped. Wildlife rich forests cover 70% of Gabon’s landmass, its vast picturesque coastline is predominantly wild and unspoiled, and its inland and coastal waters teem with myriad species of fish, reptiles and marine mammals.

Gabon offers verdant tropical rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife such as chimpanzees, elephants and gorillas; the vast green savannahs of Lopé-Okanda Reserve; 500 miles (805km) of deserted sandy beaches, lagoons, and estuaries; and breathtaking African sunsets.

Visitors to Gabon enjoy the thrill of discovery and exploration in a country which has not yet commercialised its many wonders.

When to go

It is hot and humid during most of the year and is typically equatorial. High temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C (75° to 82°F) in the dry seasons and from 30°C to 34°C (86° to 93°F) in the rainy seasons. Four distinguishable seasons are evident, although they vary somewhat each year: the long dry season from late May until mid-September; the short rainy season from mid-September until mid-December; the short dry season from mid-December through January; and the long rainy season from February until late May. The summer months, as in the southern hemisphere, are the coolest time of the year.

Best time to go: May to September and Mid December to mid Janaury
High Season: May to September and Mid December to mid Janaury
Low Season: February to April (Heavy rainfall, warm)
Best Weather: May to September (Covered sky, no rain, smooth mornings)
Worst Weather: February to April
Whale Watching: Mid-July to mid-September (Humpback whales)

Fast Fact

The Ogoouee (or Ogowe), some 1,200 kilometres long, is the principal river of Gabon in west central Africa and the fourth largest river in Africa by volume of discharge, trailing only the Congo, Niger and Zambezi. Its watershed drains nearly the entire country of Gabon

Electricity / Voltage
Plugs / sockets are usually an issue when it comes to traveling, so always make sure you travel with a universal plug adapter

The voltage is 220 V
The plug used is C
The electrical frequency is 50 Hz