Best time to visit Loango
For most travellers, the long dry season from June to September offers easier travel and the widest range of wildlife.
Seasons at a glance
June to September
Long dry season. Cooler, less rain and easier tracks. Whales from about mid-July.
October to November
Rains return. Greener landscapes and more difficult access.
December to February
Short dry spell within the wet season. Often chosen for nesting turtles and forest walking.
March to May
The wettest part of the year. Some camps close or reduce activities.
Best months by interest
Mid-July to mid-September.
Sources disagree. Many tour companies favour June to September, while operators based in the park report more elephants and buffalo on the beach between about October and April.
Turtles
The short dry season, around December to February.
Fishing
Guided sport fishing generally runs from September to April, with tarpon usually peaking from November to March.
Possible through much of the year where visits are operating.
What the weather is like
Loango is hot and humid, with temperatures usually in the mid to upper 20s Celsius and a cooler feel in the dry season, when skies are often overcast. Sources differ on exactly when the rains start and end, which reflects real year-to-year variation.
Some camps operate seasonally. Akaka was historically open only from May to October, and one camp in the south takes general bookings from September to April. Check opening months first.
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Getting there
Flights, boats and transfers.
Where to stay
Lodges and camps we could confirm.
Wildlife
Forest elephants, apes, hippos and more.