14 days in Gabon Itinerary

The capital of Gabon and home to almost half of the country's residents, Libreville differs from many African cities, with paved roads, clean streets, and luxurious residences.

Get some historical perspective at Hassane II Mosque and Cathedrale Saint Pierre. Get a sense of the local culture at Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon (Museum of Art and Culture) and St Marie Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of L'Eglise St-Michel Libreville, get a sense of history and politics at Palais Presidentiel, shop like a local with Marche du Mont-Bouet, and try to win big at Casino Croisette.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Libreville day trip planning tool.

Stockholm, Sweden to Libreville is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Stockholm in March; daily highs in Libreville reach 36°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lambarene.

Lambaréné is a town and the capital of Moyen-Ogooué in Gabon. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Museum Albert Schweitzer.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Lambarene itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Libreville to Lambarene takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Lambarene, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Oyem.

Oyem is the capital of Woleu-Ntem province in northern Gabon, lying on the N2 road and the River Ntem.GeographyThe town lies on a plateau at an elevation of about 3000ft. Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): admire the striking features of Diocese d'Oyem.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Oyem trip planner.

You can drive from Lambarene to Oyem in 7 hours. When traveling from Lambarene in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Oyem: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 27°C at night. On the 9th (Tue), you're off to Lope Wildlife Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Reserve de la Lope.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Lope Wildlife Reserve online vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Oyem to Lope Wildlife Reserve with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Omboue.

Omboué is a town located in Ogooué-Maritime province, Gabon.GeographyIt is the departmental capital of Etimboué Department. Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sainte-Anne du Fernand Vaz.

To find reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Omboue travel route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lope Wildlife Reserve to Omboue. On the 12th (Fri), you'll travel to Port Gentil.

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and its leading seaport. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint Louis.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Port Gentil trip itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Omboue to Port Gentil with the Route module. March in Port Gentil sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.