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Gabon

Getting around

Boat

There are passenger boats between Lambaréné and Port-Gentil (US$20, about five hours) and between Port-Gentil and Libreville (US$40, about three hours). Inquire at the Maritime Express office on Port Môle.

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Car & motorcycle

Cars are available for hire within the city, but not for trips on the dirt roads that lead to destinations outside of the city. Renting a 4WD is difficult without also renting a driver.

Europcar (745845), Hertz (732011) and Avis (724251) have offices in Libreville.

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Train

Taking the Transgabonaise train line that crosses the country is a cheaper, faster and far more comfortable option than taking a taxi-brousse.

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Local transport

Comically over-packed taxis-brousses, minibuses and pick-up trucks are options for travelling outside Libreville.

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Air

Regional flight operators include:

Air Service (747092)

La Nationale (06669077, 031903)

SCD Aviation (564100, 885666; scd-aviation@inet.ga)

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