Gabon

Sean Connolly first travelled to Africa as a student in 2008 and has been returning to the continent regularly to research, teach English or simply soak up the ambiance in Africa's countless little-visited corners ever since. He's been poring over maps since before he could read them, and working with Bradt Guides since 2011, where he's updated or contributed to guides to Somaliland, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Uruguay, Sierra Leone, Gabon and two editions of Rwanda, along with authoring the new 1st and 2nd editions of the Bradt Guide to Senegal. When he's not updating guides or discussing the many merits of camel meat, you may find him hitching a lift on a grain truck, sampling questionable local delicacies, or seeking out a country's funkiest records. Raised in Chicago, Sean stays on the move whenever possible, though lately you'll find him most often in Berlin. ([instagram] shanboqol)

• Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, Education, People, Language, Religion, Culture, Sport Chapter 2 Natural History and Conservation Habitats and vegetation, Conservation, Wildlife Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Libreville and Estuaire History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information and local tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Libreville and Estuaire Chapter 5 Ogooué-Maritime Port-Gentil, Omboue and Lagune Fernan Vaz, Parc National de Loango, Gamba Chapter 6 Moyen-Ogooué Lambarene, Ndjole Chapter 7 Ngounié Mouila, Sindara, Fougamou, Massif du Chaillu Chapter 8 Nyanga Tchibanga, Parc National de Moukalaba-Doudou, Mayumba Chapter 9 Ogooué-Lolo Koulamoutou, Lastoursville Chapter 10 Haut-Ogooué Franceville, Moanda, Mounana, Bakoumba and Parc de la Lekedi, East of Franceville, Okondja Chapter 11 Ogooué-Ivindo Parc National de la Lope, Makokou, Parc National d'Ivindo, MekamboChapter 12 Woleu-Ntem Oyem 214, Bitam, North of Bitam, Mitzic, Parc National de Minkebe Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index