Getting to Loango

There is no simple public route. Most visitors let a lodge or specialist operator arrange each stage.

Boat on a river through green mangrove forest

The usual route

1. Fly to Libreville

Léon-Mba International Airport is the main gateway to Gabon.

2. Continue to the coast

Most routes use a domestic flight to Port-Gentil or a charter to an airstrip near the park.

3. Transfer to the park

Expect a boat through the lagoons, a 4x4 section, or both, depending on where you are staying.

Northern and southern access

The northern side of the park is approached around Omboué and the Iguéla Lagoon. Operators have used combinations of boat and 4x4 from Port-Gentil, as well as charter flights to Iguéla.

The southern side around Sette Cama is reached through Gamba. One operator there reports weekly scheduled flights from Libreville to Gamba during its September to April booking season.

Can you travel independently?

It is technically possible to reach the area, but difficult. Transport is limited, transfers are expensive to arrange alone, and park visits require fees and guides. For nearly everyone, a package is the practical choice.

Schedules and domestic air services change often in Gabon. Confirm each leg shortly before booking your international flights, and leave a buffer day in Libreville.

Aerial view of a river winding through green jungle