About Your Tour of Gabon GABON is located in the western part of Central Africa.  GABON's largest city and capital is LIBREVILLE. GABON is world-renowned for its eco-tourism. Trek on EVENGUE ISLAND and get up close with gorillas.  Drive through TASSI SAVANNA CAMP and see elephants, red river hogs, buffaloes, and an abundance of birds.  Explore LOANGA NATIONAL PARK by car through the savanna, on foot into the mangroves, by kayak over the lagoon or by boat along the shore. MIKONGO CAMP provides viewing of a number of wildlife including six species of monkeys, along with gorillas, chimpanzees, crocodiles and snakes.  Discover the archaeological value of LOPE NATIONAL PARK.

Gabon Facts

Full country name: Gabonese Republic

Area: 267,670 sq km (103,350 sq mi)

Population: 1.515 million (2009)

Capital city: Libreville (pop 578 156) (2005)

People: About 40 Bantu groups, including four major tribes (Fang, Eshira, Bapounou, Bateke), plus about 100,000 expatriate Africans and Europeans (27,000 French)

Language: French (official), Fang, Myene, Bateke, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi

Religion: Roman Catholic (75%), Protestant (20%), indigenous beliefs (4%), Muslim (1%)

Government: Republic

President: Ali Bongo

Visas: All visitors need visas, proof of onward travel and an invitation from a resident or citizen of Gabon (though these last two requirements may be waived at embassies in adjoining countries). Gabonese authorities rejected some valid visas on a seemingly arbitrary basis during the elections in December 1998; this practice may still be in effect.

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric