Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Gabon
You'll land at the International Airport where staff will greet you and help with customs and currency exchange. Your guide then takes you to the Radisson Blu hotel for your first night.
- Start point
- Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon (Accommodation/Airport)
- Day 2
Libreville to Loango Lodge
An early 6 AM pickup gets you to the airport for a 7 AM flight to Port Gentil. From there, it's about a 3-hour drive by 4x4 to Loango Lodge. Lunch comes with your arrival. You can choose from optional activities in the afternoon like a 4x4 safari, beach tour, boat safari, walking safari, or kayaking. Evening options include guided hikes to spot nocturnal wildlife or crocodile-spotting boat trips.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch at Loango Lodge
- Guided hike to search for pots and galagos (evening)
- Crocodile-spotting boat trip (evening)
Optional Activities
- 4x4 safari
- Beach tour
- Boat safari
- Walking safari
- Kayaking
- Pool relaxation at lodge
- Turtle patrols on beach (rainy season: November to February)
Landmarks Loango Lodge - Day 3
Gorilla Trekking at Loango
Start with continental breakfast overlooking the Iguela River. At 07:30, you leave Loango Lodge and arrive at the Gorilla Tourism Camp by 08:30-09:00. After a safety briefing, you trek with guides to find habituated gorillas for about an hour of observation. You'll return to camp for refreshments and discussion. An optional boat activity is available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast with view of Iguela River), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Continental breakfast at Loango Lodge
- Gorilla trekking with briefing and guided trek
- One hour gorilla observation time
- Refreshments and debrief at Gorilla Tourism Camp
Optional Activities
- Boat activity in evening after lunch
Landmarks Gorilla Tourism Camp Iguela River - Day 4
Forest Hike and Boat Tour
The morning brings an educational walk through the forest with an eco-guide to see wildlife and birds. Back at the lodge, you have lunch and time to rest. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat ride on the Mpivie river to spot crocodiles and bird species. The evening offers a sunset tour of the lagoon or a close encounter with forest elephants on the Akaka River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning forest hike with eco-guide
- Afternoon boat tour on Mpivié river
Optional Activities
- Sunset tour of lagoon
- Forest elephant encounter on Akaka River
Landmarks Mpivié River Akaka River - Day 5
Game Drives and Wildlife
Spend your day on 4x4 game drives through the park looking for buffalo, elephant, red river hogs, and sitatunga. If you're visiting during rainy season (November to April), large mammals roam freely on the beach. You'll have sundowners while touring the lagoon or get close to forest elephants on the Akaka river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4x4 game drives
Optional Activities
- Sundowner tour of lagoon
- Forest elephant encounter on Akaka river
Landmarks Loango Park - Day 6
Full Day Akaka Excursion
This full day excursion takes you to Akaka, sometimes called 'the Okavango of Gabon'. Located in southern Loango Park, this boat-based safari lets you observe forest elephants, birdlife, crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife. You'll likely see elephants bathing in the river. You return to Akaka Bush camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day boat safari at Akaka
Landmarks Akaka Loango Park - Day 7
Akaka Exploration
You'll explore the Akaka region with experienced guides throughout the day. Morning and afternoon include boat rides and forest hikes to appreciate the scenery and calm atmosphere. Basic equipment is recommended for forest exploration. The rest of your day is spent relaxing at camp before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning boat rides
- Morning forest hikes
- Afternoon boat rides
- Afternoon forest hikes
Landmarks Akaka - Day 8
Departure
Pack your belongings and enjoy an early lunch before heading out for a 4-hour drive to Port-Gentil. Once you arrive, ground staff will help with check-in for a short flight to Libreville and your transfer to the hotel.
- End point
- Libreville, Estuaire, Gabon (Accommodation/Airport)
- Meals
- Lunch (Early lunch at Akaka Bush Camp)
Included Activities
- Early lunch at Akaka Bush Camp
