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Gabon
Loango National Park - Tarpon, Barracuda & Cubera Snapper
Gabon has some very exciting gamefishing and a variety of incredible wildlife, including gorillas, hippos, elephants, buffalo, predators and much more. You can enjoy a fishing holiday or a combination of fishing, safari and gorilla watching. It is an ideal destination for fishermen with non fishing partners.
The fish in Gabon are large. There have been 250lb tarpon landed, monster snapper to 100lbs and huge barracuda, not to mention the jacks, threadfin and other species that are found here. The fly can be worked in the surf or from the boat, depending on your choice. Alternatively you may wish to fish with bait or lures. Your fishing will be on the waters around the coast where you will experience some exhilarating adventures.
Fishing Seasons: Barracuda - January to March; Cubera Snapper - November and December
Recommended stays:
Loango Lodge
Loango Lodge is very comfortable and has air conditioned rooms. During the week, you are likely to be joined by elephants on the beach, hippos yawning in the morning mist and a variety of rare birds. You can choose to spend your stay at Loango Lodge or a combination of three nights at the lodge and a further three nights in Point St. Catherine Camp which is a tented camp with sundecks and private bathrooms.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1 - Fly from London Gatwick to Gabon with Air France, where you will spend the night.
Day 2-4 - Fish for a variety of species, in the sea either by boat or wading from the beach.
Day 5 - Today you will go on safari and be guided by a local guide who will show you the magnificent sites and wildlife around the area.
Day 6 - Travel to the outpost camp for one night to see the gorillas where you will enjoy watching these wonderful creatures.
Day 7 - Transfer to Point St. Catherine camp for your last three nights.
Day 8-9 - Fish for a variety of species
Day 10 - There will be time to fish in the morning before your flight to Gabon and your connecting flight home.
Other Activities
You will have the opportunity to go on a day's safari and see the spectacular selection of wildlife and spend a night in an outpost camp to watch the Gorillas. This will give you the chance to get very close to them. Don't forget the camera!
| Dates | Contact us for further information. |
| Prices From | £3325 per person sharing a twin room for 9 nights |
Price Includes: 9 nights on full board at the lodge, 6 days' saltwater fishing, 1 day gorilla watching with guide and 1 day safari with guide.
Not Included: International flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature.