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Gabon CENT RA L AF R I CA
On the west coast of Central Africa, deep in Gabonese rainforests, around a quarter of Africa’s gorilla population take shelter. Listen to the sounds of nearby mandrills and hornbills as our primate researchers lead you through jungle to some of the largest troops of lowland gorillas to walk the earth. With an adventure that puts conservation at its core, you can collaborate with our team to help stop the rapid decline of these gentle and critically endangered creatures and protect their unique ecosystem. This nation has only recently opened up to tourism, meaning our expertise is invaluable in coordinating the ultimate jungle experience with guaranteed comfort. Sink into Gabon’s culture with mask making and native facial painting, before exploring white sand beaches where elephants play metres away from breaching humpback whales. Gabon is a country of contrasts. Mangroves and savannahs, lagoons and mountains. With a private yacht as your base, fly by helicopter over some of the oldest human settlements on earth and take in the beauty of a land carpeted in rainforest and enigmatic African wildlife. And just an overnight sail from Gabon lie the exquisite volcanic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe which have been dubbed the ‘African Galápagos’, with more endemic species per square mile than anywhere else on earth.
Previous image: A herd of roaming elephants deep in a rainforest Clockwise from left: Twisted vines and branches act as a playground for primates | A western lowland gorilla playfully shows its strength
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