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Gabon
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For the first time, we offer a superb opportunity to experience this country while there are still huge tracts of unspoiled wilderness, with excellent primates and the best lowland forest birdwatching in Africa!The vast Congo Basin forests are Africa's answer to the Amazon. Boasting the best accessible lowland forest birding in Africa, Gabon offers a unique opportunity to get to grips with an array of alluring Congo forest species that are extremely difficult to see elsewhere.Encompassing a rich diversity of habitats, this splendid tour will focus on three key sites: the famous Lope National Park (with its fine mix of forests and grasslands); the Ivindo Basin near Makokou (for superb forest birding); and some fine coastal areas near the capital, Libreville. Forest Francolin, Congo Serpent Eagle, Long-tailed Hawk and Gabon Helmetshrike are among a host of specialities. We might also see migrating flocks of the enigmatic African River Martin, as they congregate along the rivers at this time of year. Straddling the Equator, Gabon's pristine forests - newly protected in 13 national parks - abound with life of all kinds, including a riot of butterflies and some quite wonderful primates. In particular, we stand a chance of encountering Mandrill, and (depending on the schedule of the researchers) we hope to be able track these rare primates. We might even be lucky to encounter a Western Lowland Gorilla, although sightings here are by no means as reliable as they are in Uganda.
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Price: £ 4,895
The price is per person and includes return flights from London to Libreville, accommodation as outlined, all meals, excursions as outlined above and the services of the leaders.
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