Omboué provides an excellent touring base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.

Photo: A. Avaro

A charming 19th century mission with its red facade offers the perfect accompaniment to a backdrop of lush tropical forest and slate coloured swells of the lagoon. If true solitude is what you are seeking, take a dugout canoe along the Mpivié at dusk or twilight. A river of immeasurable beauty, where basking crocodiles compete with overhanging trees to cast their image on its mirrored surface.

Visitors can explore the world of tropical plants at Nzaloungou botanical garden - being hailed as the first of its kind in Gabon. Learn why hallucinogenic Iboga is making headway in the U.S. research field, how medicinal plants influence our well-being and discover a vast array of exotic and endemic fruits and flowers.

There's no shortage of history either. Find out what sealed the fate of three young British men entombed on the nearby island of Domé, how a bell with Queen Victoria's insignia found its way to the village of Ralié and where the first American settled.

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For the birdwatcher, the area is paradise boasting no less than twenty rare or restricted range species. Heading the list are the Black-Headed and Rosy Bee-Eaters, followed closely by the River Martin, Grey Pratincole and the Vermiculated Fishing Owl.

If fishing is your forte, we're renowned for tarpon and saltwater fish of record size. Sea and lagoon compete on isolated shorelines to offer a myriad of catch.

Photo by David Harwood

Further afield is Loango National Park and considered by many to be the most beautiful spot on Africa's west coast. Elephants, monkeys, gorillas, hippos and bush pig number amongst many of the animals wildlife enthusiasts may expect to see on safari.

Photo by David Harwood

Those in search of something spectacular should look no further than a night of traditional Gabonese music and dance. Watch as Bwiti initiates, liberated by Iboga, dance exhaustively in the purest of tribal spirit, their trance like expressions captured by the flickers of the village fire.

Photo by J.G. Collomb, Wildlife Conservation Society

For an example of how nature hangs in the balance, spend an evening by the coast and witness the endangered giant Leatherback Sea Turtles come ashore to deposit their eggs before returning to the sea several hours later.

Last, but not least, take a stroll around Omboué and experience life in an African coastal fishing village. Whatever your pursuits, whatever your interests, we can offer you plenty of things to do - away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. We invite you to spend a day, stay a week.

If this is your first time to Africa, we'll take good care of you. If you've been before, welcome back.

Photo by David Harwood

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