Pongara National Park

The park extends across 929 square kilometers of land, containing mangrove forests, rainforests, sandy beaches, and grassy savannas along the Gabon Estuary.

People have lived in the region since Neolithic times, engaging in timber collection, growing cassava, bananas, and practicing hunting and fishing activities.

Local conservation groups monitor female leatherback turtles during nesting season, operating a hatchery and providing education programs for nearby communities.

The park welcomes visitors from September through December and February through May for optimal wildlife viewing of forest elephants and other mammals.

During winter, the estuary functions as a critical rest point for up to 10,000 wading birds during their migration routes.

Location: Komo-Mondah

Address: Gabon

GPS coordinates: 0.14318,9.61940

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:00