It might be just another city for rest of the world but for Gabonese, Libreville is more than a city. It is the place, where common citizens go to work, study and make it big into the city. The city is a place to common aspiration for the Gabonese. Riding on the wave of oil economy, it unveils like one of the finest capitals on the earth. And sometime people find it hard to believe they are visiting an African capital. Well maintained roads lined by pavements, popular hotels, scrumptious dining hubs and plethora of shopping options. Its work and leisure potentials inspires travellers to book business class flights to Libreville where they have so much to see do and explore.
Useful Information
- The best time to visit Gabon is from June to August and September to January.
- A large part of population speaks French and English speakers might face difficulty.
- Use of bottled mineral water is prescribed to avoid waterborne diseases.
Those who come to the city have a lot of options to explore but seafront is certainly its biggest draw card that attracts a large number of visitors. A large number of locals and foreigners come here in the evening to relax. During your visit to the seafront you will find a large number of Gabonese sculptures that gives a commanding view of the city. On your visit to Nzeng-ayong you should go to the Arboretum de Sybang which is a huge sanctuary housing a variety of local species. If you are interested in museum hopping, then visiting Musée des Arts et Traditions could be a great idea where artefacts on tribal craft and culture are on display.
The city is well known for its laidback charm and those visiting the city for the first time are often seen extending their trip. They explore its attractions, walks through streets, enjoy shopping and gorge its delectable cuisines. There are hotels and accommodations of every range and budget where you can enjoy quality hospitality.