Lopé National Park, National park in central Gabon.
Lopé National Park spans 4,913 square kilometers, featuring dense rainforest meeting savannah landscapes with multiple rivers crossing through the protected area.
Archaeological findings within the park reveal continuous human occupation dating back 350,000 years, with evidence of Neolithic settlements from 4,000 years ago.
The park contains numerous archaeological sites with tools and petroglyphs depicting ancient human activities, representing multiple periods of human development.
Visitors require special permits and should arrange guided tours through official channels, with accommodations available at the park's dedicated hotel facility.
The sun-tailed guenon, discovered in 1994, exists only within this region of Gabon, adding to the park's collection of 84 mammal species.
Location: Ogooué-Ivindo
Inception: 2002
Part of: Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda
Address: HG5F+GWM, Gabon
GPS coordinates: -0.52533,11.54280
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
The national parks and reserves of Gabon protect rainforests, savannas, and coastal areas. These natural spaces are home to elephants, gorillas, buffalo and marine turtles. The country also includes cultural sites like the St. Louis Cathedral in Libreville built by the Eiffel workshops and the Raponda Walker Arboretum with its collection of local plants.
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