Raponda Walker Arboretum
Arboretum Raponda Walker
A coastal arboretum in the Mondah Forest, with trails leading through the woods to the beach and hundreds of Gabon's native tree species to discover.
Arboretum Raponda Walker lies about 25 km north of Libreville, within the Mondah protected forest. It is named after Gabonese botanist André Raponda Walker. Several marked trails wind through the coastal primary forest, where you can spot okoumé and other tree species unique to Gabon, along with plenty of birds. At the end of the trail is a quiet beach, from which you can continue on to Cap Sainte-Clare. Entry is inexpensive, and you can ask the park guides for explanations. A one-way walk takes about 1–2 hours. Pair it with Cap Estérias for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cap Estérias
- Akanda National Park
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Église Saint-Michel de Nkembo
- Mont-Bouët Market
- Libreville Seafront & Baie des Rois
- Hassan II Mosque, Libreville
- Sibang Arboretum