Pointe Denis
A sandbar beach resort across the estuary, where Librevillois come by boat on weekends to swim and eat seafood, and the gateway to Pongara.
Pointe Denis sits on a sand spit on the south bank of the Gabon Estuary. The Atlantic side has a long stretch of white sand, while the estuary side is calm and good for swimming. Speedboats from Libreville port take about 20–30 minutes to get here. There are a few resort hotels and beachside restaurants, so you can visit as a day trip or stay overnight. From July to September, whales can be seen offshore, and hotels can arrange whale-watching boats. This is also the main base for entering Pongara National Park. Bring sunscreen and insect repellent, and book boat tickets in advance for weekends.
Opening hours
All day (boat sailings about 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Arts, Rites and Traditions of Gabon
- Hassan II Mosque, Libreville
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Libreville Seafront & Baie des Rois
- Mont-Bouët Market
- Église Saint-Michel de Nkembo
- Sibang Arboretum
- Raponda Walker Arboretum