Gabon / République gabonaise – Let’s explore here
Gabon is a comparatively rich country that sits on the boundary between Central Africa and West Africa. It is comprised of savannah, mountains and plains by the coast. Ten percent of the country has been given over for natural parks. Gabon joined the Commonwealth in 2022. The country shares land borders with Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo.
What currency do they use in Gabon?
In Gabon they use the Central African CFA franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of the capital. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.
The Central African CFA franc is used in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Gabon?
They speak French in Gabon, although Fang is also widely spoken. English is becoming more widely spoken, in particular among the younger generations.
What time zone is Gabon in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Gabon?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Gabon?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
Our current planned route takes from Equatorial Guinea via the capital, Libreville, before heading on to Congo Brazzaville. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Gabon?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Gabon.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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