DAY ONE : LIBREVILLE
Arrival at Libreville airport when you will be met, assisted and transferred through customs and immigration to your guest house or hotel.
Libreville is the capital and commercial hub of Gabon. The “Libre” (before “ville”) recalls the legacy of freed slaves who settled here in 1848. Situated on the Gulf of Guinea in Northwestern Gabon, Libreville is home to around 450,000 people.
Overnight at Hôtel Alizé
DAY TWO: NYONIE
By boat from Libreville through beautiful sceneries crossing the Estuary and mangroves, you will land at the small village of Matek Mavie from which you will finish the trip in a 4×4 vehicle. Nyonié Camp is situated south of Pointe Denis, very close to the border of the Wonga-Wongué Presidential Reserve. You will be welcome by Bruno who has created a very familial atmosphere in this forest camp. Nyonie is completely surrounded by the forest and the ocean and people there live in an almost complete autarkic way, the boat you will come with being their only link with the rest of the world. Go on a safari in a 4WD vehicle to observe the wildlife at close quarters (elephants, buffalo, monkeys, birds…).
Overnight at Nyonié Camp
Bungalows at Nyonie's forest camp
Nyonié's beach
Bruno and his grey parrot wet from the rain
DAY THREE: NYONIE
A walk in the forest might be organised upon request very early morning from 6am to 9am. The breakfast area is open for self service from 5.30am to 11am. The lunch is taken around a big familial table and Bruno rings the bell around 12.30 pm. The vast deserted beaches, stretching for miles and miles, invite you to take a leisurely stroll day or night; or just relax and take it easy. Nyonié is truly an extraordinary experience and a unique site in Africa.
Departure at 2.15 pm
Overnight at Alizé Hôtel
elephants during the afternoon safari
buffaloes
Black stork
Mandrill
DAY FOUR WINGOMBE
Situated on the Atlantic coast of Pongara, just at the point, Wingombe Village benefits from some of the most beautiful beaches. The Lodge is concealed in a small forest reaching high up into the air which gives it a picturesque aspect. The sea in one side and the river on the other make this place enchanting and ideal for nautical activities and for relaxing.
From Wingombe Village, many excursions are available upon request:
- Leartherback turtles tour (on egg-laying areas from December until April)
- Whales boat trip in July, August and September
- 4X4 vehicle drive in the savannah
- 3-5 hours hike in the forest to discover fauna and flora
- 2 hours botanical walk
Overnight in Libreville at Wingombé Village
Arrival with the "schweppes" transfer boat
Bridge to the restaurant
bungalows on stilts
DAY FIVE WINGOMBE
Depending on the season, here are the wildlife you are likely to see in Wingombé and surroundings:
- Leatherback turtles (from December to April)
- Whales (From July to September)
- Elephants (in October and November)
- Chimps (in July)
- Small monkeys (all along the year)
Wingombé is also a good place for fishing and a special fishing excursion can be organized for you upon request.
Overnight at Sunset Beach Hotel in Libreville and return trip
