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A natural paradise between jungle and sea, home to 64,000 elephants, 35,000 chimpanzees, 25,000 gorillas, up to 3,000 humpback whales, and hundreds of bird species: this is Gabon. This central African country on the Atlantic coast is one of the last untouched spots on the continent. The diverse landscape ranges from savannah and beach to pristine tropical forests, which cover more than 70% of the country's surface.
Gabon has become famous in Europe thanks to Franco-German doctor Albert Schweitzer: the memory lives on even today in the hospital in Lambaréné created by the Nobel Peace Prize winner. Visit the jungle hospital on a tour of Gabon, discover the country's natural beauty, and get to know the dynamic capital Libreville.
Best time to visit: June to September, December to March
Flight time from Germany: approx. 8 hours