Trip to Gabon: Moukalaba- Doudou, Waka and Loango Parks

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Lambaréné: history, culture and the legacy of Albert Schweitzer

We will begin our trip to Gabon in Lambaréné, a city located in the heart of the country. Here, we will visit the famous hospital founded by Dr Albert Schweitzer, a key figure in Gabon’s history. During the journey, we will cross rural landscapes and discover places of cultural interest. Upon arrival, we will relax by the Ogooué River and enjoy the local atmosphere. Waka National Park and the Babongo people: ancestral rituals and traditions We will continue our trip to Gabon towards Sindara, where we will cross the L’Ngunie River to enter Waka National Park. This remote area is home to the Babongo ethnic group. Here, we will experience something truly unique, as we witness traditional ceremonies and share meals prepared by women from the community. We will explore a rarely visited region that preserves ancient spiritual practices and a deep connection with the forest.

Meeting with the Punu people

Later, we will travel to Mouila, cultural capital of the Punu people. This stage of our trip to Gabon will allow us to better understand Punu identity, known for their white masks and rich artistic heritage. During this trip to Gabon, we will witness the Mukudjo mask ceremony, an ancestral expression of Punu culture.

Moukalaba-Doudou: deep forest and great apes

From Tchibanga we will take 4x4 vehicles into Moukalaba-Doudou National Park. This park is home to one of the highest densities of great apes in the world. We will move through the park by canoe and on foot, searching for lowland gorillas. After exploring the jungle, in the evening we will attend a traditional Bwiti Dissoumba ceremony.

Setté Cama: lagoons, Atlantic coast and night safari

We will then visit the Gabon Untouched cooperation projects in Doussala before returning to Tchibanga. From there, we will travel to Setté Cama by combining road and river navigation. This remote enclave lies between Ndougopu Lagoon and Loango National Park. In Setté Cama we will embark on a night safari along the lagoon, an ideal setting for silent wildlife observation under the African sky. Here we will feel the raw power of the Atlantic coast.

Akaka: deep jungle and forest elephants

We will set off early for the most demanding hike of the trip to Gabon, several hours through the Loango forest until we reach Akaka. Once there, we will explore the heart of the park by boat and on foot, searching for elusive forest elephants. During the dry season, vast grasslands emerge from the vegetation. These landscapes provide excellent opportunities to observe herbivores, primates, crocodiles and numerous bird species.

Northern Loango: wild beaches and untouched nature

We will continue our trip to Gabon with a morning boat safari through the Loango lagoons towards Iguela. From there, we will travel by road to Loango’s northern beach, a remote coastline of extraordinary beauty. We will spend time in a completely wild environment where the jungle meets the ocean.

Omboué and Port Gentil: historic mission and humpback whales

We will travel by road to Omboué and visit the historic Sainte Anne Mission, an iconic structure designed by Gustav Eiffel. Afterwards, we will continue to Port Gentil. Here, we will have the opportunity to take a marine safari in search of humpback whales, as Gabon hosts one of Africa’s largest whale migrations.

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