Gabon

An equatorial country in Central Africa with vast rainforests and many national parks, a hidden gem for seeing gorillas and forest elephants.

Gabon lies on the west coast of Central Africa, straddling the equator, with the Atlantic to the west and Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo as neighbors. The capital is Libreville, and the official language is French. Most of the country is tropical rainforest, with more than ten national parks. Lopé National Park is a World Heritage Site, Loango National Park is known for forest elephants and hippos on the beach and for whale watching, and the Ogooué is the major river system. Tourist infrastructure is relatively limited, making it best suited to experienced ecotravelers. June to September is the dry season and the better time to travel. Libreville's Léon M'ba International Airport is the main gateway, and the Transgabonais railway links the interior.

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