Gorillas living on an island of a lagoon 10 kilometres from the Gabonese town of Omboué? Yes, it’s really true. The island is Evengué, a sanctuary and reintroduction centre for western lowland gorillas orphaned by the bush trade. Your experience in Loango National Park, Gabon can either start or finish with a trip to this island, which forms part of a circuit that includes the St. Anne’s Catholic Mission, designed by Gustav Eiffel, and the Mpivié River, whose dark waters are typical of the many small rivers that drain the coastal lowland forests. Fringed by a tangle of swamp forest, this river has a classic ‘jungle’ feel to it. A number of very rare bird species seldom seen anywhere else are often sighted along its banks including Pel's fishing owl, African finfoot, Hartlaub's duck and the white-crested tiger heron. On sunny days, slender-snouted crocodiles can also be seen basking on overhanging branches. The boat ride brings you to the charming settlement of Evengué Lodge, whose bungalows are either set in the forest or face the lagoon. At the centre of this quaint complex is a raised, wooden restaurant, lounge and waterside terrace.
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