Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Libreville - City Tour

   • Upon arrival at the Airport in Libreville, you will meet with our representative, who will help you clear any customs and formalities and transfer you to your accommodation.
   • If you arrive early, you will have a chance to have a city tour of Libreville.
   • Your day tour starts with a stop at St. Michael Catholic Church, built in 1964 by the Gabonese artist Zéphyrin Lendogno.
   • Then continue to the National Museum of Arts, Rites, and Traditions, which beautifully showcases Gabon’s cultural heritage.
   • Of course, if you are within the city, it is a must to stop at the Market.
   • Here, we will stop at Mont-Bouet, the largest African Market in Gabon, with many stalls selling jewellery, Clothing, and fruits.
   • Interact with the locals on a daily life basis.
   • End your day with a stop at Notre Dame de Lourdes, located on the hill above the town, which serves as a favourite place of worship for local Catholics.

   Back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

   Accommodation: Raddison Blue Hotel
   Meal Plans: Dinner.

2. Day 2: Libreville to Loango Camps

   • After breakfast, you will meet our driver at your hotel reception for a transfer to the Afrijet terminal to catch your morning flight to Port Gentil. The flight is about 35 minutes, and upon landing, you will meet with our representative, who will escort you to board your 4*4 vehicle for a drive to the camp.
   • You will drive through the scenic bushveld of Gabon for about 3.5 hours before reaching your accommodation camp in Laongo.
   • Check-in at the camp for refreshments and lunch.
   • Late afternoon you will go for an evening game drive and a sundowner at Laongo National Park in search of the Big five.

   Accommodation: Laongo Camp.
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

3. Day 3-7: Exploration of Laongo National Park

   • Morning/Evening Game drives at Laongo National Park.

   • Boat Safaris.

   • Gorilla Trekking: Witness the close proximity of these animals to humans, though spotting them can be challenging due to their wariness and aggression towards human interaction.

   • Whale Watching: Capture vivid experiences with these playful mammals as they surface and dive.

   Accommodation: Laongo Camps.
   Meal Plans: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4. Day 8: Return to Libreville

   • Today, you have the option for a morning game drive before returning to the camp for breakfast.
   • After breakfast, check out and depart for the city.
   • Drive to Port Gentil Airport to catch your flight to Libreville.
   • Upon arrival in Libreville, meet with our driver who will transfer you to the hotel.
   • Spend the remaining hours at leisure.

   Accommodation: Radisson Blue Hotel
   Meal Plans: Breakfast and Dinner.

5. Day 9: Marina Michel Marine to Pongora National Park

   • After breakfast, you will drive to Marina Michel Marine.
   • Take an hour’s boat ride to Baie des Tortues from the pier on the right.
   • Enjoy the refreshing breeze in the air during the journey.
   • Later, proceed to Pongora National Park.
   • Arrive late afternoon and check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. An optional evening game drive will be available.

   Accommodation: Pongara Lodge
   Meal Plans: Breakfast and Dinner.

6. Day 10-11: Wildlife Immersion in Pongora National Park

   • Spend the two days immersing yourself in wildlife experiences at the heart of Pongora National Park.
   • Engage in unlimited bush walks, boat safaris, and whale watching activities.
   • Explore the turtle patrol, an essential part of visiting the park.

   Accommodation: Pongara Lodge

   Meal Plans: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

7. Day 12: Return to Libreville

   • Wake up to a morning game trek, searching for monkeys, sitatungas, crocodiles, and forest elephants.
   • Return to the lodge for breakfast and to rejuvenate after an amazing experience.
   • Check out of the lodge for a transfer to Michel Marine in the afternoon.
   • Board your boat back to Libreville from Michel Marine.
   • Upon arrival, meet with our driver, who will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport in Libreville.
   • End of our services!

   Meal Plans: Breakfast