Two-Day Budget Safari at Wonga Wongue Reserve

Libreville is a nice, enjoyable city and close to the ocean. However, sometimes it’s important to take a break from city life and go back to the roots. Luckily in Gabon, we are spoiled with a rich variety of natural wonders and plenty of opportunities to enjoy some peace and serenity. This trip is ideal for weekends and if you want, you can also add another day!

Our site is located on the beach with outstanding views of the ocean in front of you and close to the Wonga Wongue Reserve, a walk away from the elephants who frequently visit the area. The Wonga Wongue Presidential Reserve is located on the northwest coast in between Libreville and Port Gentil and does an outstanding job preserving its biodiversity and wildlife. With its 500.000 hectares, it consists of a sand plateau with hilly dunes which can reach up to 300 meters. Besides its white beaches, the reserve also has a lake: Lake Eliwawanyé, and is home to several rivers, which attract tons of wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds.

The majority of the reserve is dominated by forest, while the rest of the park consists of savanna, mangrove, and wetland vegetation. The park is a haven for many mammals such as elephants, buffalos, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, mangabeys, colobus monkeys, leopards, sitatungas, duikers, and red river hogs. On the beach, we can also find turtles who come to breed as the park is an excellent place for animals to hide from poachers. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

On day 1 we meet in Libreville where you are picked by our boat. We will have a nice ride along the coast before we dive into the mangroves. At the coast, we will pick you up to bring you to the site. It’s a bit of a bumpy road for 45 minutes, but that’s part of the adventure, right? We offer basic, simple, but clean and air-conditioned accommodation, surrounded by an incredible natural environment. At noon you’ll have a tasty lunch and you’ll have some time to walk on the beach, swim and discover the area or just simply relax and enjoy the calm. Later in the afternoon you’ll go on a safari by jeep and have a really good chance to see animals such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, a wild variety of birds and it's even possible to see a chimpanzee! We’ll head back in the evening and you’ll be treated to another delicious meal. The following morning we offer a morning walk which will give you a different perspective to see the animals. Not from a vehicle, but this time on foot. After a hearty lunch, you will be then brought back to Libreville, satisfied after a relaxing time in paradise! 

Includes

• Roundtrip transfers from Libreville Michel Marine (boat and 4x4 vehicle)
• All meals
• Basic accommodation with air-conditioning and running water
• Safari and morning walk

Excludes

• Visa and visa application
• Travel insurance and immunizations
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses

Please Note

• Please bring soap, shampoo and towels, adequate clothing, good walking shoes, enough socks, swimming clothes, a light rain jacket, backpack, sun cream, mosquito repellent, torch, plenty of water and medication.