Ecosystem and Relict Cultural Landscape of Lopé-Okanda

The Lopé-Okanda landscape combines dense tropical rainforests and savannahs, creating natural corridors for numerous animal species including forest elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees.

Ancient rock carvings and stone tools found throughout the area demonstrate continuous human occupation spanning over 400,000 years in the Ogooué valley.

The archaeological sites contain 1,800 petroglyphs that document the migration patterns of Bantu peoples through Central Africa during prehistoric times.

Visitors can stay in accommodations at Lopé village and participate in guided tours to observe wildlife and explore archaeological sites throughout the protected area.

This region serves as a living laboratory for studying the transition between forest and savannah environments over the past 15,000 years.

GPS coordinates: -0.50000,11.50000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:00