Set on the equator, in western Central Africa, Libreville, the capital of Gabon is stunningly beautiful and is one of the world’s top destinations for ecotourism.
Gabon is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Congo.
Gabon is a land of astonishing wildlife, including lowland gorillas and chimpanzees, while endangered turtles and whales ply its unspoilt Atlantic coast.
Libreville is industrialized and is the educational centre for Gabon. It is the site of the the country’s top Universities like Omar Bongo University, and research institutes for tropical agriculture and livestock, geology and mining, and forestry. A modern hospital, Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, and a mosque also serve the community.
The official language in Libreville is French.
Libreville is a year-round destination. Climate-wise it is hot and humid all year. The dry season is May to September, while December and January tend to be a mini dry season with very little rain.
Where to Eat in Libreville
L’ODIKA in Libreville’s Louis Quarter mixes local Gabonese flavours with Creole and offers a good selection of vegetarian dishes
Where to Stay in Libreville
VISIT THE RESIDENCE HOTELIERE DU PHARE for a relaxing stay in a charming boutique hotel on the beach where the sound of waves lulls you to sleep. Guests are often treated to live jazz music
Attractions in Libreville
Take a boat or jet ski from Libreville to POINTE-DENIS BEACH on the peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Gabon Estuary. Explore the shore, take trip into the jungle, and see the endangered leatherback sea turtle.