Gabon's Loango National Park

Loango National Park protects 1,550 square kilometers of incredibly diverse habitats along Gabon's coast, earning the nickname 'Africa's Last Eden.' This unique park features the surreal sight of elephants, buffalo, and hippos on pristine beaches, while the adjacent forests and lagoons support exceptional biodiversity. The park represents one of the last places where African megafauna reaches the ocean. The park harbors forest elephants, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, forest buffalo, and hippos that famously surf in ocean waves. Over 400 bird species include rare coastal forest specialists. Humpback whales breed offshore while leatherback turtles nest on beaches. The combination of marine, coastal, savanna, and forest ecosystems creates unparalleled diversity. Conservation faces challenges from historical oil exploration but benefits from Gabon's commitment to protecting 13% of its territory. Limited tourism infrastructure preserves wilderness character while research programs study unique behaviors like surfing hippos. The park demonstrates Central Africa's incredible biodiversity potential when properly protected.

Water Features

Atlantic Ocean, lagoons, rivers

Ecosystem

This destination features a coastal & marine ecosystem.