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There are more national parks than big cities in this country. There is a nice transition from the busy capital to the quiet South. The country is flat to hilly, with good roads.

Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit

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Visa

Most nationalities need a visa.

Visa policy of Gabon

Gabon

Visa free access

Visa on arrival and eVisa

eVisa

Source: Wikipedia.

Last updated 15 Mar 2021 by Bas IdsingaEdit

Where to get a visa for Gabon (3)

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  1. Embassy1. Embassy for Gabon in Benin (Cotonou)Gabon, CotonouQuite an easy place to get the visa with friendly officials who speak English quite well. Bring 2 passport photos, passport copy and hotel booking. You can… 1
  2. Embassy2. E-visa for GabonOnline visaWe don't have experience with obtaining the e-visa. Please share yours if you have recent experience.
  3. Embassy3. Embassy for Gabon in Congo, Republic (Brazzaville)Gabon, BrazzavilleWe don't have experience with getting this visa. Please share yours if you have recent experience.

Border crossings (1)

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  1. Border crossing1. Nyanga (Congo, Republic) – Doussala (Gabon)To Congo, RepublicRelatively quick and easy border crossing. On Congo side you have to show your passport three times, and on Gabon side you have to go to the next big village… 1

See and do (3)

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  1. See & do1. LambareneSee & doAccording to Lonely Planet this is nice city, made famous by Albert Schweitzer, but I didn’t discover so much special places here as I passed through it…
  2. See & do2. Lope National ParkSee & doHere you can spot elephants and gorillas in between an amazing area.
  3. See & do3. Pointe DenisSee & doOn the other side of Libreville awaits a quiet area where you might spot wild elephants walking on the beach.

Bike shops (3)

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  1. Bike shop1. Franceville- Mechanic LerisBike shopLeris: +24102715378
  2. Bike shop2. Mechanic - ZoultBike shopZoult: +24107510791
  3. Bike shop3. Mechanic LerisBike shopLeris: +24102715378

Sleeping

Staying with locals

Not very common, only big cities offer CS hosts.

(Formal) camping

A great way of meeting locals and sleeping in your own comfortable bed. Ask anyone in a village and they will search a spot for you.

Ho(s)tels

Most cities have accommodation. Room with fan should be around 5.000 CFA, with AC a bit more. Expect bucket showers.

Wild camping

Possible, but in the North there are lots of people everywhere, so consider asking permission first. In the South there are more opportunities.

Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit

Safety

Generally safe to cycle, be cautious in big cities.

Last updated 4 Sept 2020 by Bas IdsingaEdit

Food and drink

Onroad: Omeltte+bread / Spaghetti (±1100CFA)  Local food: Rice, fufu Local drink: Palm wine

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