Gabon

Exercise increased caution when traveling to Gabon due to crime, civil unrest, and health concerns. Some areas may present increased risks.

Short-term visitors to Gabon are permitted to stay up to 90 days. Visitors planning to remain longer must obtain a residence permit (carte de séjour). Exit visas are no longer required for U.S. residents with a carte de séjour.

Gabon is internationally recognized for its environmental and biodiversity preservation policies, making eco-tourism a national priority. The country offers high-level infrastructure that respects environmental standards, providing tourists with a setting that is both wild and comfortable.

People visit Gabon to experience its unparalleled, untouched biodiversity and eco-tourism in Africa's 'Last Eden.' Visitors can witness unique wildlife like beach-going elephants and surfing hippos, observe the largest concentration of forest elephants on the continent, and explore dense rainforests and pristine coastlines. Gabon offers less crowded parks and a unique blend of safari, rainforest, and beach experiences.

Gabon is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including forest elephants, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, and the striking mandrill. A unique phenomenon to witness is elephants and hippos on sandy beaches, a spectacle rarely seen elsewhere. You can also observe hippos riding the waves in Loango National Park.