Gabon is one of the world's most pristine ecotourism destinations. Its dense forests, rolling savannahs and unspoiled coastlines are home to mammals ranging from whale to warthog. The beach south of Mayumba boasts the highest density of leatherback turtle nests in Africa, and Additional online content and updates at over 700 species of bird have been recorded in the country. Wildlife aside, there are majestic canyons and cascading waterfalls, Iron Age rock engravings, and forest-based communities whose way of life offers an invaluable insight into Gabon's timeless traditions.
Fully updated for this second edition, Bradt's Gabon remains the only English-language guide to 'Africa's last Eden'.
