Libreville: Close Encounters with Gorillas and Nature Adventures
Libreville, Gabon is the largest city and capital of the republic located in Africa. It serves as one of the major trading ports for timber in the Gulf of Guinea. The Mpongwe Tribe was the first inhabitants in the region before the French took possession of the lands in the area back in 1839. The region is served by the Libreville International Airport (LBV) that has been in the area since the 1950s functioning as one of the major international airports in the region. The city is now a well-known shipbuilding destination as well as an exporter of wood, cocoa and rubber.
Best Time to Visit
Anytime of the year would be a perfect time to explore and enjoy Libreville. However to avoid expensive Libreville, Gabon hotels, head to the region during the months of December to January. The Gabao Hip Hop Festival and Gabon's Independence Day are among the top celebrations hosted in the region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For a cultural experience in Libreville, visit the National Museum of Arts and Traditions. It is the home of a huge collection of tribal crafts and cultural masks in the region. The French Cultural Center offers a wide array of events, concerts, films and live shows regularly hosted in the area.
Sleek rooms and posh experiences awaits at the Radisson Blu Okoumé Palace Hotel, Libreville, a 4-star upscale hotel located near the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. The Park Inn by Radisson Libreville is an equally charming 4-star rated hotel also located near the downtown area.