Arboretum de Sibang

The Arboretum de Sibang is a sixteen-hectare patch of primary rainforest preserved on the inland side of Libreville. Originally planted by the colonial forestry service in 1931 to study Gabonese timber species, it now functions as a small nature reserve where you can walk a network of trails through tall canopy.

You will see hornbills, mona monkeys, and a remarkable diversity of trees, most labelled with French and Latin names. Entry is cheap; a guide can be hired at the gate. Wear closed shoes and bring insect repellent.

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Sixteen hectares of rainforest preserved inside the city, with marked trails through equatorial canopy. Hornbills and monkeys come and go; the path is muddy in the rainy season and the silence is startling for somewhere ten minutes from downtown.

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