Loango Adventure - An 8 day safari - From £1,650 per person

Day 1
Arrive in Libreville the coastal capital of Gabon and catch your connecting flight down the tropical coastline to Loango Lodge. O/N Loango Lodge

Day 2
After breakfast in the lodge, you will visit Loango National Park by 4x4, kayak or on foot. You will discover the beauty of the reserve and its diversity of landscapes and wildlife. Other activities that we offer include sport fishing with our professional equipment and trained guides, or a village tour through the nearby Ntchongerove village and the Okoume Forest. Our eco-guides will explain how to survive in the forest and you will see how the local population manages to live alongside nature. Myths, the medical uses of plants and trees and other hidden treasures will all be revealed to you during this special experience.
We also offer you the unique experience of joining one of the research teams while conducting their research into whales, leatherback turtles and crocodiles (depending on the time of year).

Accommodation: Loango Lodge has 7 bungalows with ensuite bathroom with shower and 3 suites with an ensuite bathroom with bath. There is also a 2-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms and a living area, ideal for families. All bungalows and suites have a fan, safe, mini-bar, air-conditioning and screen windows. The restaurant has a large sun terrace and a library with an extensive collection of books on Gabon, birds and other wildlife. The paillotte in the lagoon gives the option of dining privately.

Day 3
After breakfast one of our 4x4 jeeps will take you southwest to the Tassi / Louri area, which will take approximately 1.5 hours. During this drive you may see animals such as elephants, red river hogs, buffaloes, birds and sitatunga. Tassi bush camp is situated on the savannah, surrounded by primary and secondary forest. Here you may be lucky enough to spot gorillas and chimpanzees. In Tassi Sud, 30 minutes from Tassi Bush Camp, is the Max Planck Institute which carries out an important habituation programme with these primates.
     From Tassi you can easily go on excursions to Louri. Here you will have a good chance of seeing buffalo and elephants on the beach: a truly remarkable sight and characteristic for Loango National Park!

Accommodation: Tassi has 5 tents on sundecks with private bathrooms with bucket showers and toilet. Each tent has comfortable beds, chairs and a private terrace. The tents are placed far enough away from each other to ensure your privacy. The restaurant is built on a platform, which gives you fantastic views of your surroundings while having breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Day 4
Options as previous day. Excursions throughout the Tassi and Louri area to see the wildlife native to this area.

Accommodation: Tassi has 5 tents on sundecks with private bathrooms with bucket showers and toilet. Each tent has comfortable beds, chairs and a private terrace. The tents are placed far enough away from each other to ensure your privacy. The restaurant is built on a platform, which gives you fantastic views of the surroundings while having breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Day 5
After your return from Tassi around lunchtime, your guide will discuss with you how you would like to discover other parts of the park; on foot into the mangroves, by kayak over the lagoon or by 'houseboat' to Bat and Bird Island and its flocks of birds. 
We also offer you the unique experience of joining one of our research teams as they conduct their research into whales, leatherback turtles and crocodiles (depending on the time of year).

Accommodation: Loango Lodge has 7 bungalows with ensuite bathroom with shower and 3 suites with an ensuite bathroom with bath. There is also a 2-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms and a living area, ideal for families. All bungalows and suites have a fan, safe, mini-bar, air-conditioning and screen windows. The restaurant has a large sun terrace and a library with an extensive collection of books on Gabon, birds and other wildlife. The paillotte in the lagoon gives the option of dining privately.

Day 6
After breakfast you have a 45-minute drive by 4x4 jeep, after which you will arrive at a debarqadere. Here you will board a Gabonese 'peroque' for a 2.5-hour boat tour on the beautiful Mpivie River. This 'black water' river runs through some very dense rainforest. Sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views. You will see monkeys, crocodiles and all kinds of birds, Hartlaubs Duck, Finfoots and Fishing owls in particular.
     En route to the island you will visit the small town of St. Anne, where Gustav Eiffel built an iron church in the late 1800s. The story goes that it was a gift from the first priest's mother. Designed and built in Paris, it was shipped in sections to Gabon. Transported over the water, elephants were eventually used to pull it out of the water. The church is still intact and if you are lucky you can even attend mass. Other features of interest are the missionary post, the boarding school and the 'bamboo cathedral', where, on rare occasions, ceremonies are held.  Around lunchtime you will arrive at Evengue Island, a small island where there is a gorilla sanctuary. Here our eco-guides and experts on the island will explain the gorilla programme. Afterwards one of the guides will accompany you on a short bush walk that leads to the gorilla family that currently consists of eight gorillas. As their living area is enclosed, you are assured of the privilege of seeing these impressive primates from close by. The rest of the day is up to you. You can discover the island on foot or by kayak, or simply enjoy the tranquillity and fantastic views from the terrace.

Accommodation: Evengue has 2 bungalows with ensuite bathroom, a fan and a private terrace with views over the lagoon. There are 2 tents on sundecks with private bathroom with bucket shower and toilet. Each tent has comfortable beds, chairs and private terrace. The tents are placed more towards the jungle. The wooden restaurant is cosy and friendly. You can eat inside or on the large terrace outside, and if you like, start off the evening with an aperitif by the campfire.

Day 7
After breakfast you will transfer back down the river from where you will catch your connecting flight back to Libreville.

Accommodation: Hotel Intercotinental. An internationally renowned hotel chain, this particular hotel is located with views out over the coast.

Day 8
Flight from Libreville back to the UK.