Straddling the equator on the west coast of Africa, this naturally stunning and prosperous sub-Saharan country is a mecca for adventurous nature lovers.

From the flat river plains, and dense rainforest on the Atlantic coast, to the Chaillu Mountains in the central highlands and the lush jungle interior of the eastern region, Gabon’s terrain is wild, rugged and teeming with African wildlife including panthers, elephants, chimpanzees, and mountain gorilla.

The nation is also blessed with an 800-kilometre-long stretch of coast dotted with isolated palm-fringed bays, exquisite hidden lagoons, and fertile estuaries brimming with birdlife.

With so much to see and do, Gabon has enough charm and diversity to appeal to travellers with a hearty sense of adventure and while it’s terrain can be challenging to navigate, the reward is certainly worth the effort.