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Built
in 1887, the Mission's claim to fame is its association with architect Gustave
Eiffel who designed the plans and arranged for the shipment of the necessary
material to
Gabon all the way from Paris.
A blend of colour and visual contrasts -
the deep rusty red and simplistic frame of the church nestled amongst the greenery
of palms and loosely tendered grounds makes a visit here worth it for the for
the photo opportunity alone. Remotely situated on the edge of a lagoon, visitors
approaching by water catch their first glimpse of the Mission's steeple rising
high alongside the canopy. One is immediately struck by the surrounding air of
peace and tranquillity attributable in part to its sheer isolation.
For those who like ecotourism, Gorilla Island is
a gorilla sanctuary accessible to visitors. Its mission is to improve the
lives of this species
endangered
by human activity, and to enable them, if possible, to be re-introduced
into the wild. You will enjoy this enriching experience and discovering
the secrets of these primates.
| Tour
Details: Daily | | | Time
of Departure: 10.00 a.m. | Mode
of Transport: Motorboat / Walking |
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cross the lagoon of Fernan Vaz by motorboat, a journey of approximately 30 minutes
and then access the grounds of the Mission from the jetty.
We'll begin
our tour of the Mission with the church led by the Priest and then finish with
a stroll through the ancient forest where wild orchids abound. We'll enjoy a
packed
lunch on the grounds with fabulous views overlooking the lagoon before continuing
to
Gorilla Island.
We'll head
back to Omboué at the end of the afternoon.
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 Photo
by David Harwood | 
Tel/Fax:
(241) 54 00 23
Tel/Fax: (241) 54 01 50
Cel.: (241) 07 58 32 75
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