Loango is a protected rainforest and coastal region in western Gabon, combining dense forest, savanna, lagoons and long Atlantic beaches. Elephants, buffalo, primates and marine wildlife occupy habitats that are rarely found together. Away from the principal landmarks, lagoon gives way gradually to savanna across the wider area. Away from the principal landmarks, lagoon gives way gradually to rainforest across the wider area.
Access requires specialist guides and careful logistics, while wildlife sightings depend heavily on season and patience. The unusual meeting of rainforest, wetlands and open coast gives the region an exceptional ecological character. Routes through rainforest lead naturally towards wetlands, so the experience changes without requiring long transfers. Routes through rainforest lead naturally towards lagoon, so the experience changes without requiring long transfers.
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