At the doorway of one of the largest deltas of river water on the
African continent - the Ogooué Basin, Lambaréné
is a quiet little town, between an island and the river banks, that
Dr. Albert Schweitzer made world famous. You can visit the former
hospital as well as the apartment of Dr. Schweitzer now transformed
into a museum (closed on Sundays). The interest of this area is obviously
the lakes and the broad river. It’s a labyrinth of small islands
surrounded by streams of the river, which sometimes become big lakes.
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Evaro Lake
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Greenery’s curtain |
In addition to the varied lush vegetation, the Ngomo Protestant
Mission is an interesting excursion. You can rent a dugout canoe
with a guide, however, knowing that no safety rules have been applied
and that there is no insurance!
Stay in Lambaréné
Ogooué Palace is a beautiful Hotel with comfortable air-conditioned
rooms, including shower and bathroom. Outside you have a swimming
pool and pretty gardens. If you have a vehicle, you can easily
go to Lambaréné on your own after about a 3.5-hour
trip by road.
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If not, you can also rent a car with a driver from Libreville.
For groups, there is a complete two-day programme with bus transportation
to the Ogooué Palace included, plus food and excursions on the
lakes and river with a safe catamaran which respects safety standards.
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Lac Evaro |
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African Darter
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Onangué Lake |
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