Northern Gabon
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Positives
- Mellow waves
- No crowds
- Sandy left pointbreaks
- Calm winds, warm water
- Fishing paradise
Negatives
- Inconsistent swells
- Malaria and diseases
- Small mushy waves
- Few flight connections
- Expensive local prices
Northern Gabon surf travel guide
In North Gabon French expats and oil industry workers surf the beachbreaks around Port Gentil.
Surf spots in Northern Gabon
Research the 9 surf breaks in Northern Gabon and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 9 breaks in Northern Gabon.
When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Northern Gabon
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Library
Helpful surf travel videos and articles featuring Northern Gabon.
Travel Information
General
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- Tourists
- 269,000
- Population
- 2,225,734
- Tourist Info
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Security
Health
Money
- Currency
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- Exchange rate
- $1 = 508 XAF XAF
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
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- Dialing out
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- Language
- French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Electricity
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Visas
Get an e-Visa before arrival. Prices are variable and are not cheap. You also need a yellow fever vaccine certificate.
Getting There
While it is easy to fly from West Africa to Libreville, access from Europe is slightly more difficult; Paris has the widest choice of flights (Air France is the best). No departure tax. National carrier, Air Gabon is good by African standards. Locally the Cessna planes don’t take boards so use the Mandji Express (4h, $70) to get to Port-Gentil.
Getting Around
With so many rivers and lagoons travelling overland is a nightmare. Use a boat to get from Libreville to Port-Gentil, as there are too few paved roads to drive it. Outboard canoes leave from Port Mùle to Ekwata. Cheap taxis can be hired in Port-Gentil to get to Cap Lopez (20km, $10 r/t). Speedboats are rented from Olendè for $400/d.
Accommodation
Stay in the bungalows at Ekwata Village or Port-Gentil. Novotel is $50/d. L’Hirondelle is the cheapest at $35/dble. Ozuri or Iguela fishing camps from $1200/wk. $20 for a Western meal, $5 for a local one. Regab beer is $0.6.
Activities
There’s plenty of African wildlife (chimps, birds, elephants). Port-Gentil has more restaurants, nightclubs and shops per capita than any other African city and also a casino. The fishing is excellent.
Hazards & hassles
Yellow Fever immunisation is a must. Malaria is rife with lots of Nivaquine-resistant mosquitoes. Port-Gentil has a decent hospital. Water dangers include sharks, hippos and the strong equatorial sun.
Handy Hints
Bring all your gear with you as local surfers may buy it for a fair price. You won’t need a gun as longboards/hybrids are ideal.
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.