Introducing Southern Gabon

Southern Gabon covers the lower half of the country, from the Ogooué River, south to the Republic of Congo border. Be sure to visit the riverside town Lambaréné, where the hospital set up by the great German humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, is still operational. The coastal Loango National Park is the area’s biggest drawcard. Home to the 'surfing hippos', it also offers the chance to see elephants getting sand between their toes. The waters off the coast in this area are a great spot to see humpback and killer whales.