16 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hassane II Mosque and Pongara National Park. Visit Cathedrale Saint Pierre and L'Eglise St-Michel Libreville for their historical value. There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Musee des Arts et Traditions du Gabon (Museum of Art and Culture), admire the landmark architecture of Institut francais, get a sense of history and politics at Cour Constitutionnelle, and pause for some serene contemplation at Notre-dame de Lourdes.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Libreville holiday planner.

Stockholm, Sweden to Libreville is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Stockholm in March, with highs in Libreville at 36°C and lows at 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lambarene.

Lambaréné is a town and the capital of Moyen-Ogooué in Gabon. Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Museum Albert Schweitzer.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Lambarene trip planner.

Drive from Libreville to Lambarene in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Lambarene sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C at night. On the 10th (Wed), you're off 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. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): admire the striking features of Diocese d'Oyem.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Oyem trip tool.

You can drive from Lambarene to Oyem in 7 hours. While traveling from Lambarene, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Oyem, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 27°C. You'll set off for Lope Wildlife Reserve on the 12th (Fri).

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Reserve de la Lope.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Lope Wildlife Reserve tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Oyem to Lope Wildlife Reserve. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) 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. On the 14th (Sun), admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Anne du Fernand Vaz.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Omboue road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lope Wildlife Reserve to Omboue. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Port Gentil.

Port-Gentil or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and its leading seaport. On the 15th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint Louis.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Port Gentil road trip planning site.

Explore your travel options from Omboue to Port Gentil with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in March, and nighttime lows around 30°C. On the 16th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.