Loango National Park

Loango National Park is in the Coastal Plain region of Gabon. Understand Loango National Park is a coastline park that encompasses some 1,550 square kilometres of land and is famous for its variety of unspoiled landscapes. Africa’s Last Eden – that is how the ecologist and conservationist Mike Fay referred to Loango National Park in 1997 when he walked 3000 km along the forest corridor between Congo and Gabon to shine a global spotlight on Africa’s most pristine rainforests and the need to protect them. History Loango National Park is one of the 13 national parks created in 2001 by Gabon’s President Omar Bongo Ondimba. Landscape The habitat types in Loango National Park vary from marine, seashore, coastal lagoons, mangroves, salt marsh, coastal forest, swamp forest, rain forest, savannah, rivers until papyrus swamp Flora and fauna Gabon is home to western lowland gorillas and nearly 200 other mammal species and 600 species of birds. In Loango National Park, you have a chance to see amongst others: the smaller forest elephant, red forest buffalo, red river hogs with furry ears, the slender snouted crocodiles, sitatunga, duikers, a variety of monkeys, a huge array of birds, whales (in season), hippos, western lowland gorillas and chimpanzees. Climate Temperatures vary from 28 to 31 °C. The rains fall between October and April, with a short dry season in December and January. Get in You can arrive from Omboué Evengué Island by boat up the Mpivié River or fly directly to Iguela, close to Loango National Park. Africa’s Connection (sister company of Africa’s Eden) provides scheduled and charter flights between Iguela and the major capitals in the region such as Libreville / Port Gentil (Gabon). Fees/Permits You have to pay a daily park fee when visiting the national park. Get around In Loango National Park, the operator has created a circuit that allows you to see and experience all the park’s highlights and ecosystems. The starting point for most visitors is Evengué Island, just outside the park. From there, you can travel to Loango Lodge and their eco-camps in the jungle, the savannah, and on the beach. See - forest elephants and buffalos on the beach - gorilla sanctuary - church built by Gustav Eiffel - pristine nature - jungle, savanna, wild beaches, lagoons, mangroves Do - Safaris in Loango National Park - Cultural excursions - Walking safaris - Whale-watching - Birding expeditions - Fishing - Kayaking - Expeditions to: Akaka Bush Camp Evengué Lodge & Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project Tassi Savannah Camp Pte. Ste. Cathérine Beach Camp Buy Loango Lodge sells souvenirs produced by locals. Eat Loango Lodge serves international cuisine, and supplies Evengué Lodge and the eco-camps with the same high-standard cuisine. Drink Sleep Lodging Africa's Eden (Loango Lodge & eco-camps), Loango National Park (From Libreville with Africa's Connection or Air Service to Port Gentil; from Port Gentil by boat or plane to Omboué / Iguéla), ☎ +31(0)263705567 or +241564818, [1]. From Loango Lodge, you can launch expeditions into different areas of Loango National Park, and camps such as Pte. Ste. Cathérine Beach Camp, Tassi Savannah Camp, Akaka Bush Camp and Evengué Lodge. From €235 per person per night, full board, including excursions.  edit Camping Camping is not allowed inside the national park, unless you are visiting the park with an official operator in the park. Backcountry Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!