Gabon

Landscape

Gabon faces the Atlantic and has a low coastal belt backed by a hilly interior. Much of the country is forested, but savannas also occur, especially in parts of the east and south. The Ogooué River and its tributaries connect large areas of the interior.

Coastal landscapes include lagoons, beaches and wetlands. Inland, rivers such as the Ivindo pass through dense forest and over falls and rapids. These contrasts are visible between the coast around Loango and the forested river systems farther east.

Climate & seasons

Gabon has a humid equatorial climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. Rainfall is abundant, with seasonal wetter and drier periods.

Habitats

Gabon’s protected areas include rainforest, savanna and coastal environments. Forest clearings and river margins provide different conditions from the closed canopy. Protecting connected habitats is important because wildlife moves across these boundaries.