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-night safari packages in
Pongara National Park
Pick your Season...
More than just a beachside camp, Pongara Lodge nestles in the heart of Pongara National Park, with its highly sought-after diversity of wildlife: elephants, buffalo, hippos, chimpanzees, monkey, plants, birds, and spectacular marine life.
Pongara’s marine reserve is without a doubt its highlight: Humpback whales and dolphins during the dry season, thousands of nesting sea turtles in the rainy season.
These packages intend to offer a choice of the following activities spread over 2, 3, or 5 nights. Timing & availability of activities is dependant many factors - weather, inter-seasonal variations, recent wildlife sightings, natural wildlife changes & migrations – which are unpredictable in this remote tropical paradise: two main seasons vary the activities so be sure to pick the right time of year!
There is a rainy season and a dry season...
Rainy Season
When
Mid October - May
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Best for
Turtles
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Activities
Night Time Turtle Tour (November - February)
Guided Turtle Hatchling Day Search (December - April)
Visit to Turtle Research & Information Centre
Full Day Marine Excursions
Savanna Safari Hike
Guided Nature Walk
Savanna Drive​
Kayaking
Evening Guided Walk for Galagos & Pottos
Beach Relaxation!
Dry Season
When
May - Mid October
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Best for
Whale Watching
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Activities
Whale Watching (July - September)
Full Day Marine Excursions
Savanna Safari Hike
Guided Nature Walk
Savanna Drive​
Kayaking
Evening Guided Walk for Galagos & Pottos
Visit to Turtle Research & Information Centre
Beach Relaxation!
All Inclusive Prices
Rates include accommodation at Pongara Lodge, food, 2 daily activities (hike, walk, drive, kayak), park fees, guides, return boat transfers from the capital, return hotel/airport city transfer.
Available to add-on are hotel stays in the capital. 1-night stay is often required, especially for those who travel from Loango to Pongara
Single supplement of 50% per night applies for solo travellers on all packages.
Rates Available from January 01st 2023 - December 31st 2023
Getting to Pongara National Park
Pongara is located just off the West Coast of Northern Gabon and reaching it entails the following easy journey:
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Step One Arrive in Libreville, Gabon’s capital city. We do not take charge of international flights but are always on hand to advise.
We do take charge of domestic flights from Port Gentil for those coming to Pongara from Loango. Most clients arrive in Libreville in the evening (either internationally or from Loango) and then spend the night by the beach in a luxury hotel. The above packages are intended for this itinerary.
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Step Two Boat transfer from Libreville to Pongara. Times vary dependent on weather and tides but, the boat journey to Pongara is less than an hour from the capital, Libreville.
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Check out our 2-Night Example Itinerary
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