History, geography and culture underpin a practical guide that covers everything a visitor might need to know: planning and preparation, where to stay, where to eat and what to see. Gabon boasts some of the most unspoilt rainforests in Africa, home to chimpanzees, gorillas and many other primates; it is also one of the continent’s best places for birdwatching. As yet almost unknown, its attractions range from idyllic sandy beaches along its 855km coastline to an interior made up of sugarloaf peaks, dense rainforests and savannah.

        2003       

256 pages

RRP £13.95