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Primary Rainforests

Step deep into the dense forests of the Congo Basin, a sanctuary for rare species such as forest elephants and mandrills.

Primary Rainforests

Nearly 88% of Gabon is covered by the tropical rainforest of the Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical forest after the Amazon. These forests are home to incredible biodiversity and play a crucial role in regulating the global climate.

Iconic wildlife and plants

  • 88% of the territory covered by forest
  • Home to forest elephants and great apes
  • More than 8,000 plant species
  • Canopy reaching 40 to 60 metres
  • A global carbon store
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Explore unique coastal ecosystems where aerial roots shelter teeming marine life and migratory birds.